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Cisco engineer: Why we need more women in cybersecurity

Progress on the cybersecurity gender gap has been slow but steadier recently. Cisco engineer Michele Guel explains how to hack the gender gap. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity skills shortage prompts new hiring approach

Hiring managers are widening the pool of candidates in response to the cybersecurity skills shortage. Learn how a parks and recreation background can be an asset in threat hunting. Continue Reading
How does an island hopping attack work?

Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. Continue Reading
Building a threat intelligence framework: Here's how

A robust threat intelligence framework is a critical part of a cybersecurity plan. A top researcher discusses what companies need to know. 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
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

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
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
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