Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• VMware AppDefense: How will it address endpoint security?

  VMware announced AppDefense, its latest effort to help improve endpoint security. Matt Pascucci explains how AppDefense addresses applications in vSphere environments. Continue Reading

• Deception in the Digital Age

  In this excerpt from chapter five of Deception in the Digital Age, authors Cameron H. Malin, Terry Gudaitis, Thomas J. Holt and Max Kilger discuss phishing and watering hole attacks. Continue Reading

• How does Google Play Protect aim to improve Android security?

  Google's new security platform, Google Play Protect, looks to decrease Android app security threats through machine learning. Michael Cobb explains how the new platform works. Continue Reading

• Securing endpoints with supplementary tools protects data

  Learn how network access control (NAC), data loss prevention (DLP) and robust data destruction tools secure the data in your corporate endpoints against data loss. Continue Reading

• How can peer group analysis address malicious apps?

  Google is using machine learning and peer group analysis to protect against malicious Android apps in the Google Play Store. Matt Pascucci explains how this works. Continue Reading

• Can the STIX security framework improve threat intelligence sharing?

  Can Structured Threat Information eXpression improve threat intelligence sharing? Nick Lewis breaks down the evolution of the STIX security framework.Continue Reading

• How to make a SIEM system comparison before you buy

  The current trend in SIEM systems involves machine learning capabilties. Even so, direct human management is still essential for SIEM to be effective.Continue Reading

• What SIEM features are essential for your company?

  On the hunt for the best SIEM tool for your company? Learn how to evaluate the capabilties of the newest security information and event management products.Continue Reading

• Machine learning in cybersecurity: How to evaluate offerings

  Vendors are pitching machine learning for cybersecurity applications to replace traditional signature-based threat detection. But how can enterprises evaluate this new tech?Continue Reading

• How will IEEE 802.11ax prevent IoT security vulnerabilities?

  Router security vulnerabilities become a bigger problem as IoT devices become more widely used. The IEEE 802.11ax protocol could help, as expert Judith Myerson explains.Continue Reading

• Are long URLs better for security than short URLs?

  Shortened URLs are weak on security and easy for attackers to inject with malware. Expert Judith Myerson discusses how long URLs are more secure, despite the inconvenience.Continue Reading

• Symantec Data Loss Prevention: Product overview

  Expert Bill Hayes checks out the Symantec Data Loss Prevention suite, featuring an architecture consisting of content-aware detection servers, endpoint agents and unified management.Continue Reading

• Research Methods for Cyber Security

  In this excerpt from chapter six of Research Methods for Cyber Security, authors Thomas W. Edgar and David O. Manz discuss the different types of machine learning.Continue Reading

• Cybercrime and Business: Strategies for Global Corporate Security

  In this excerpt from chapter three of Cybercrime and Business, author Sanford L. Moskowitz discusses the effects cybercrime can have on small- and medium-sized businesses.Continue Reading

• Top cybersecurity conferences for when Black Hat and RSA aren't right

  The big cybersecurity conferences can make attendees weary, but there are many alternatives to the big name shows that may be easier to get to and easier to handle.Continue Reading