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Information security risk management

• 3 tips for writing a quality penetration testing report

  Writing a penetration testing report might not be the most fun part of the job, but it's a critical component. These tips will help you write a good one. Continue Reading

• Put application security testing at the top of your do-now list

  It's time to take a new attitude toward application security. Learn what must be tested and the specific steps that will take your apps from vulnerable to fortified. Continue Reading

• Craft an effective application security testing process

  For many reasons, only about half of all web apps get proper security evaluation and testing. Here's how to fix that stat and better protect your organization's systems and data. 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

• Do you have the right set of penetration tester skills?

  Pen testing is more than just the fun of breaking into systems. Learn about the critical penetration tester skills potential candidates must master to become proficient in their career path. Continue Reading

• Enterprises feel the pain of cybersecurity staff shortages

  It's hard enough keeping up with today's threats on a good day. But when your IT organization is spread thin, especially in terms of cybersecurity staff, the challenges mount.Continue Reading

• CompTIA PenTest+ practice test questions to assess your knowledge

  Think you're ready to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam? Test your skill set with some of the sample multiple-choice questions you may be facing.Continue Reading

• 6 different types of hackers, from black hat to red hat

  Black, white and grey hats are familiar to security pros, but as the spectrum evolves to include green, blue and red, things get muddled. Brush up on types of hackers, new and old.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity frameworks hold key to solid security strategy

  Cybersecurity frameworks take work, but they help organizations clarify their security strategies. If you don't have one, here's what to consider, even for emerging perimeterless security options.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

• 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

• Incident response: How to implement a communication plan

  Communication is critical to an effective incident response plan. Here are five best practices an organization can use to gather and share information.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

• Why user identity management is a security essential

  Who's on your network and accessing your data? IT security teams must be able to answer these questions. A strong identity management strategy will help.Continue Reading