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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Inside 'Master134': Propeller Ads connected to malvertising campaign

  A SearchSecurity investigation determined ad network Propeller Ads played a significant role in the early stages of the Master134 malvertising campaign.  Continue Reading

• Inside 'Master134': ExoClick tied to previous malvertising campaigns

  Online ad network ExoClick denied any involvement in the Master134 campaign, but the company has ties to similar malvertising threats.  Continue Reading

• 'Master134' malvertising campaign raises questions for online ad firms

  Malvertising and adware schemes are a growing concern for enterprises. Our deep investigation into one campaign reveals just how complicated threats can be to stop.  Continue Reading

• Inside 'Master134': Adsterra's history shows red flags, abuses

  Adsterra denied it was involved in the Master134 malvertising campaign, but a review of the company's history reveals many red flags, including activity in a similar campaign.  Continue Reading