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Information security risk management

• 10 tips for cybersecurity awareness programs in uncertain times

  Explore the winning tactics and tools CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders are employing in their programs to raise employee security awareness -- and consider how they might work for you.  Continue Reading

• How CISOs can deal with cybersecurity stress and burnout

  Being a paramedic and working in cybersecurity taught CISO Rich Mogull how to avoid stress and burnout. Check out his advice to maintain mental health in high-stress roles.  Continue Reading

• Guide to preventing coronavirus phishing and ransomware

  Malicious actors are taking advantage of coronavirus fears to wreak havoc on cybersecurity. Check out our guide to learn about phishing and ransomware threats and how to stop them.  Continue Reading

• How a security researcher spots a phishing email attempt

  When security expert Steven Murdoch spotted a phishing email in his inbox, the researcher in him decided to investigate. Here's what he learned about criminal phishing tactics.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Types of phishing scams

  IT teams must take proactive measures to address security awareness when it comes to email. Learn about the types of phishing scams to mitigate risk.  Continue Reading

• Mitigating ransomware and phishing attacks during a pandemic

  Where most see crisis, cybercriminals see opportunity. Learn how security leaders can meet the challenges of mitigating ransomware threats and phishing attacks during a pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity impact analysis template for pandemic planning

  This template from IANS Research can help IT and security professionals document and prioritize essential processes, staffing and systems when faced with a pandemic event.  Continue Reading

• Zero-trust networking adoption, management, complexities

  The zero-trust networking model makes sense to offset modern threats, IEEE senior member Jack Burbank advises, but it's not without adoption, deployment and management challenges.  Continue Reading

• How to implement zero-trust security, from people who did it

  Understanding zero-trust security is relatively easy in theory. Figuring out how to implement zero trust on the ground is more difficult. Here's how to make it work.  Continue Reading

• ITOps security requires attention to training

  Becoming fluent about IT security is critically important for numerous aspects of ITOps, yet many organizations fail to train their ITOps staff in security.  Continue Reading

• Security testing web applications and systems in the modern enterprise

  Security testing web apps with little budget and poor documentation is difficult. Ric Messier discusses building a security testing lab in the DevSecOps, cloud and automation age.  Continue Reading

• Software security testing and software stress testing basics

  In this excerpt from Ric Messier's book, learn why software security testing and stress testing are critical components of an enterprise infosec program.  Continue Reading

• Beat common types of cyberfraud with security awareness

  Hackers are taking deception to a new level, but security awareness programs are instrumental in helping employees detect various types of cyberfraud.  Continue Reading

• Cisco CISO says today's enterprise must take chances

  Cisco CISO Steve Martino talks about taking chances, threats, how the security leader's role is changing and what really works when it comes to keeping the company secure.  Continue Reading

• 'Computer Security Fundamentals:' Quantum security to certifications

  New topics, from security engineering to quantum computing, are covered in 'Computer Security Fundamentals,' but the book's author suggests readers review some basic topics, too.  Continue Reading

• The who, what, why -- and challenges -- of CISM certification

  Think you're ready for the CISM certification exam? Peter Gregory, author of CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, has some pointers for you.  Continue Reading

• Rise in ransomware attacks prompts new prevention priorities

  Officials predict that already widespread ransomware attacks will only grow in scale and influence, while urging organizations to act now to guard against them.  Continue Reading

• Build new and old strategies into insider threat management

  The risk of insider threat does not discriminate across industry lines. Learn how to build an insider threat management program that combines AI, zero-trust principles and a healthy security culture.  Continue Reading

• On a penetration tester career path, flexibility and curiosity are key

  Becoming a pen tester takes more than passing an exam. Learn the qualities ethical hackers should embrace to achieve success on their penetration tester career path.  Continue Reading

• Combat the human aspect of risk with insider threat management

  When it comes to insider threat awareness and prevention, enterprises would be wise to marry a people-centric approach with a technology-centric approach.  Continue Reading

• Netscout CSO speaks to third-party risk, security gender gap

  Veteran CSO at Netscout Deb Briggs recaps her fireside chat with Cisco CSO Edna Conway at FutureCon 2019, including their discussion on third-party risk and the gender gap in the security industry.  Continue Reading

• Your third-party risk management best practices need updating

  Organizations must modernize third-party risk management best practices to adapt to the changing technology landscape. Diversify risk assessments with these expert tips.  Continue Reading

• Top tips for using the Kali Linux pen testing distribution

  It's the best Linux distro for penetration testers' toolkits, but it's not just any Linux. Get tips on Kali Linux pen testing from project lead Jim O'Gorman.  Continue Reading

• Using DNS RPZ to pump up cybersecurity awareness

  Combining DNS with threat intelligence feeds could hold a key to improving cybersecurity awareness by educating users who attempt to access potentially malicious websites.  Continue Reading

• New evasive spear phishing attacks bypass email security measures

  Researchers identified a new email security threat: evasive spear phishing attacks, which take months of investigation and social engineering to coordinate.  Continue Reading

• How does AttackSurfaceMapper help with attack surface mapping?

  A new open source pen testing tool expedites attack surface mapping -- one of the most important aspects of any penetration testing engagement.  Continue Reading

• How to identify and evaluate cybersecurity frameworks

  Not all frameworks for cybersecurity are equal. ESG's Jon Oltsik explains what attributes make a cybersecurity framework and how to go about choosing and using one.  Continue Reading

• Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?

  Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals.  Continue Reading

• Lack of cybersecurity skills fuels workforce shortage

  Cybersecurity researcher Bob Duhainy discusses the cybersecurity skills shortage and provides suggestions about how companies can close the gap to avoid future risk.  Continue Reading

• For board of directors, cybersecurity literacy is essential

  For boards of directors to meet their business goals, CISOs need a seat at the table. Through her initiative BoardSuited, Joyce Brocaglia aims to pave the way.  Continue Reading

• Fitting cybersecurity frameworks into your security strategy

  Whatever an organization's culture, effective use of a security framework requires understanding business goals and program metrics, and demands leadership communication.  Continue Reading

• Tackling IT security awareness training with a county CISO

  A Michigan county CISO says government workers are under siege by cybercriminals. In this case study, he shares how his IT security awareness training strategy has evolved.  Continue Reading

• Digital transformation redefines cybersecurity skills, careers

  The move toward digital business processes has forced companies to reconsider how they find cybersecurity talent, but finding the right skills may be easier than CISOs think.  Continue Reading

• Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities

  Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.  Continue Reading

• How to become an incident responder: Requirements and more

  Incident response is a growth field that provides excitement and a good salary. Here's an in-depth look at requirements, salaries and the career path.  Continue Reading

• 10 types of security incidents and how to handle them

  Cyberattacks are more varied than ever. Learn the key symptoms that signal a problem and how to respond to keep systems and data safe.  Continue Reading

• How to build an incident response team for your organization

  The time to organize and train an IR team is long before a security incident occurs. Learn the practical steps needed to create an effective, cross-functional team.  Continue Reading

• Comparing EDR tools: Cybereason vs. CrowdStrike vs. Carbon Black

  Learn how tools from leading EDR vendors Cybereason, CrowdStrike and Carbon Black compare when it comes to helping security teams fight endpoint threats and respond to incidents.  Continue Reading

• How to fix the top 5 cybersecurity vulnerabilities

  Check out the top five cybersecurity vulnerabilities and find out how to prevent data loss or exposure, whether the problem is end-user gullibility, inadequate network monitoring or poor endpoint security defenses.  Continue Reading

• Incident response tools: How, when and why to use them

  The OODA loop can help organizations throughout the entire incident response process by giving them insight into which tools they need to detect and respond to security events.  Continue Reading

• 5 critical steps to creating an effective incident response plan

  With cyberthreats and security incidents growing by the day, every organization needs a solid plan for mitigating threats. Here's how to create yours.  Continue Reading

• Top incident response tools to boost network protection

  Incident response tools can help organizations identify, prevent and respond to malware exploits, ransomware and other targeted cybersecurity attacks.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 incident response vendors for 2019

  Leading incident response services include a variety of specialized tools to help organizations plan and manage their overall cybersecurity posture.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 types of information security threats for IT teams

  Common security threats range from insider threats to advanced persistent threats, and they can bring an organization to its knees unless its in-house security team is aware of them and ready to respond.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 incident response interview questions

  Job interviews are always nerve-wracking. But you can prepare now by honing your responses to the most likely interview questions for an incident response position.  Continue Reading

• Build a proactive cybersecurity approach that delivers

  Whether it's zero-trust, adaptive security or just plain common sense, IT leaders must embrace an approach to IT security that's proactive, not reactive.  Continue Reading

• SANS security awareness credential paves new career path

  The SANS Security Awareness Professional credential gives enterprises a new method to recognize and promote cybersecurity awareness in the organization.  Continue Reading

• Security awareness training for executives keeps whaling at bay

  Security awareness training for executives teaches an enterprise's biggest fish to recognize potential whaling attacks -- before they take the bait.  Continue Reading

• 10 ways to prevent computer security threats from insiders

  Whether via the spread of malware, spyware or viruses, insiders can do as much damage as outside attackers. Here's how to prevent computer security threats from insiders.  Continue Reading

• IT pros stress importance of security awareness training

  End-user naiveté can lead to costly data breaches, underscoring the critical importance of security awareness training. Learn how phishing simulation tools can help.  Continue Reading

• Huawei ban highlights 5G security issues CISOs must tackle

  Why worry over Huawei? A U.S. ban of this Chinese company's products should remind CISOs that now is the time to consider security issues related to the rollout of the 5G network.  Continue Reading

• CISO tackles banking cybersecurity and changing roles

  Over the course of his career in security, Thomas Hill has held varied positions that inform his views on both technological specifics and strategic roles in modern corporations.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 CISO concerns for 2019 span a wide range of issues

  From dealing with data and staffing shortages to adapting to an ever-expanding set of job responsibilities, CISOs face an array of serious issues in 2019.  Continue Reading

• CISOs face third-party risk management challenges

  Security professionals understand all too well what's at stake, and that's why more companies look to tighten up security with third parties.  Continue Reading

• Teramind CTO talks insider threat prevention, employee monitoring

  A fear of insider threats on Wall Street led one software engineer to start his own security company.  Continue Reading

• Bugcrowd CTO explains crowdsourced security benefits and challenges

  In part two of this interview, Bugcrowd founder and CTO Casey Ellis discusses the value of crowdsourced vulnerability research, as well as some of the challenges.  Continue Reading

• Bugcrowd CTO on the need for responsible disclosure policy, 'good faith'

  Bugcrowd founder and CTO Casey Ellis talks about his concerns that the era of 'good faith' between security researchers and enterprises is in jeopardy.  Continue Reading

• Endgame's Devon Kerr on what it takes to be a threat hunter

  Threat hunting goes beyond mere monitoring and detection. Endgame's Devon Kerr explains tomorrow's threat hunters and the keys to successful cyberthreat hunting.  Continue Reading

• The vulnerability management process after Equifax

  Cataclysmic security incidents highlight the importance of a vulnerability management program versus a patch management system. Here's how to implement a risk-based approach.  Continue Reading

• Passive Python Network Mapping

  In this excerpt from chapter two of Passive Python Network Mapping, author Chet Hosmer discusses securing your devices against network security threats.  Continue Reading

• Acquiring cybersecurity insurance: Why collaboration is key

  Cybersecurity insurance is becoming more important to enterprises as threats increase. Sean Martin explains why enterprise departments need to work together to acquire it.  Continue Reading

• Reviewing the threat intelligence features of VeriSign iDefense

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at VeriSign iDefense threat intelligence service for providing actionable, contextual data about today's top IT threats to organizations.  Continue Reading

• Threat Intelligence service overview of Infoblox ActiveTrust

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at the features and capabilities of the Infoblox ActiveTrust threat intelligence service for providing data on the top IT threats to organizations.  Continue Reading

• FireEye iSIGHT Threat Intelligence: Services overview

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at FireEye iSIGHT Threat Intelligence service for providing actionable, contextual data about today's top IT threats to organizations.  Continue Reading

• Detailing the features of LookingGlass Cyber Threat Center

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at the LookingGlass Cyber Threat Center service for providing organizations with intelligence on today's top IT threats.  Continue Reading

• RSA NetWitness Suite and its threat intelligence capabilities

  Expert Ed Tittel examines the RSA NetWitness Suite threat intelligence platform, which offers network forensic and analytics tools for investigating incidents and analyzing data.  Continue Reading

• SecureWorks threat intelligence and what it can do for your enterprise

  Expert Ed Tittel examines the features and capabilities of SecureWorks, which gathers its intelligence from thousands of SecureWorks global customers.  Continue Reading

• Five criteria for purchasing from threat intelligence providers

  Expert Ed Tittel explores key criteria for evaluating threat intelligence providers to determine the best service for an enterprise's needs.  Continue Reading

• Analyzing the capabilities of Symantec DeepSight Intelligence

  Expert Ed Tittel offers an overview of Symantec DeepSight Intelligence, which provides organizations with information and alerts on today's IT threats.  Continue Reading

• Comparing the top threat intelligence services

  Expert Ed Tittel examines the top threat intelligence services to understand how they differ from one another and address various enterprise security needs.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise scenarios for threat intelligence tools

  Expert contributor Ed Tittel explains which types of organizations need threat intelligence tools as part of a proactive, layered security strategy to protect against threats.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to threat intelligence platforms in the enterprise

  Expert Ed Tittel describes how threat intelligence platforms work to help in the proactive defense of enterprise networks.  Continue Reading

• Information Security Science

  In this excerpt from chapter 1 of Information Security Science, author Carl Young discusses information security threats and risk.  Continue Reading

• Information Security Analytics

  In this excerpt from chapter Z of Information Security Analytics, authors Mark Ryan Talabis, Robert McPherson, Inez Miyamoto and Jason L. Martin discuss security intelligence.  Continue Reading

• Data Breach Preparation and Response: Breaches are Certain, Impact is Not

  In this excerpt from chapter five of Data Breach Preparation and Response: Breaches are Certain, Impact is Not, author Kevvie Fowler discusses the key step to contain a data breach.  Continue Reading

• Google Earth Forensics: Using Google Earth Geo-Location in Digital Forensic Investigations

  In this excerpt from chapter five of Google Earth Forensics, authors Michael Harrington and Michael Cross discuss the process of digital forensics.  Continue Reading

• Critical Watch FusionVM: Vulnerability management product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines Critical Watch FusionVM, a vulnerability management tool that comes in cloud-based offering and virtual appliance or virtual scanner versions.  Continue Reading

• Tripwire IP360: Vulnerability management product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines vulnerability management products from Tripwire, including the rack-mounted IP360 appliance and the cloud- based PureCloud Enterprise service.  Continue Reading

• Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner: Product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines the Nessus vulnerability scanner series from Tenable Network Security, which includes client, cloud and on-premises vulnerability management products.  Continue Reading

• SAINT 8 Security Suite: Vulnerability management product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines SAINT 8 Security Suite, a product that scans operating systems, database applications and web applications to identify assets and find vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Rapid7 Nexpose: Vulnerability management product overview

  Ed Tittel examines Rapid7 Nexpose, a vulnerability management product for physical, virtual, cloud and mobile environments that discovers assets and scans for vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Qualys Vulnerability Management: Product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines Qualys Vulnerability Management, a product for organizations of all sizes that is designed to help admins identify, monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Core Security's Core Insight: Vulnerability management product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel takes a look at how Core Security's Core Insight accepts output from multiple vulnerability management scanners to present a single-pane view of vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Beyond Security's AVDS: Vulnerability management product overview

  Expert Ed Tittel examines Beyond Security's Automated Vulnerability Detection System, which scans IP-based network infrastructures to detect vulnerabilities and identify assets.  Continue Reading

• When to take a bug bounty program public -- and how to do it

  Bug-finding programs are valuable to enterprises, but they require a lot of planning and effort to be effective. Sean Martin looks at what goes into taking a bug bounty program public.  Continue Reading

• The security ratings game grades third-party vendors

  Can security ratings services patterned on consumer credit scores offer insight into the security postures of third parties and other business partners?  Continue Reading

• Automated Security Analysis of Android and iOS Applications

  In this excerpt of Automated Security Analysis of Android and iOS Applications with Mobile Security Framework, authors Ajin Abraham and Henry Dalziel discuss mobile application penetration testing.  Continue Reading

• Managing Online Risk

  In this excerpt of Managing Online Risk, author Deborah Gonzalez outlines the main steps of a risk management model.  Continue Reading

• Integrated Security Systems Design

  In this excerpt of Integrated Security Systems Design, author Thomas L. Norman explains the tools of security system design, the place of electronics in the process, how to establish electronic security program objectives and the types of design ...  Continue Reading

• Detecting and Combating Malicious Email

  In this excerpt of Detecting and Combating Malicious Email, authors Julie JCH Ryan and Cade Kamachi discuss the elements of an email structure and touch on how attackers can use these elements to trick unwitting victims.  Continue Reading

• Designing and Building Security Operations center

  In this excerpt of Designing and Building Security Operations Center, author David Nathans reviews the infrastructure needed to support a SOC and maintain SOC security.  Continue Reading

• Information security book excerpts and reviews

  Visit the Information Security Bookshelf for book reviews and free chapter downloads.  Continue Reading

• Bug bounty programs narrow the crowd

  Data shows that more companies are moving away from crowdsourcing and adopting invitation-only awards programs. Do higher-quality submissions result?  Continue Reading

• Comparing the top vulnerability management tools

  Expert Ed Tittel compares how the top-rated vulnerability management tools measure up against each other so you can select the right one for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Seven criteria for buying vulnerability management tools

  Expert contributor Ed Tittel describes purchasing criteria for full-featured vulnerability management tools for small organizations to large enterprises.  Continue Reading

• The business case for vulnerability management tools

  Expert Ed Tittel describes business use cases for vulnerability management tools and examines how organizations of all sizes benefit from these products.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to vulnerability management tools

  Expert Ed Tittel explores how vulnerability management tools can help organizations of all sizes uncover defense weaknesses and close security gaps before they are exploited by attackers.  Continue Reading

• Hacking and Penetration Testing with Low Power Devices

  In this excerpt of Hacking and Penetration Testing with Low Power Devices, author Philip Polstra describes "The Deck" -- a custom Linux distribution -- that breaks the traditional penetration model by providing pen testers an OS that runs on ...  Continue Reading

• Building an Information Security Awareness Program

  In this excerpt of Building an Information Security Awareness Program, authors Bill Gardner and Valerie Thomas discuss why lecturing is an ineffective method of security awareness programs and offer alternative measures enterprises should consider.  Continue Reading

• Choose the best vulnerability assessment tools

  This Buyer's Essentials guide helps InfoSec pros assess vulnerability management products by explaining how they work and by highlighting key features corporate buyers should look for so they can evaluate vendor offerings.  Continue Reading