Information security risk management
A risk management program is a key component for enterprise security. This section offers insight on security risk management frameworks and strategies as well as best practices on conducting effective risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and more.
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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
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August 22, 2019
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New Everbridge CEO talks education, NC4 acquisition
Every company needs to be ready to respond in the event of a crisis. Everbridge's new CEO details why that's important and what a proper platform entails.
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August 19, 2019
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2020 election security to face same vulnerabilities as in 2016
Confidence in the security of the 2020 election spanned the gamut, depending on who you asked at DEF CON's Voting Village, with local officials more optimistic than technologists.
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August 14, 2019
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Latest news from the Black Hat 2019 conference
Learn the latest from this year's Black Hat conference, Aug. 3 to 8. Our team is in Las Vegas to report on what's new in information security risks, trends and defense tactics.
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August 13, 2019
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Intraprise Health platform strengthens healthcare security
Intraprise Health introduced new software designed to prevent healthcare security breaches by monitoring third-party risks across the enterprise and improving security management processes.
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a certification issued by ISACA to people in charge of ensuring that an organization's IT and business systems are monitored, managed and protected; the certification is presented after completion of a... Continue Reading
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How to build an enterprise penetration testing plan
Simulating an attack against your network is one of the best ways to remediate security holes before the bad guys find them. Here, learn penetration testing basics and how it can help keep your enterprise safe. Continue Reading
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Wireshark tutorial: How to use Wireshark to sniff network traffic
Learn how to use the Wireshark packet analyzer to monitor network traffic, as well as how to use the Wireshark packet sniffer for network traffic analysis and inspection. Continue Reading
Evaluate Information security risk management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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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
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to conduct proper AWS vulnerability scanning in 3 steps
Cloud vulnerability management can be complicated. Learn how to perform AWS vulnerability scans under the shared responsibility model. Continue Reading
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5 enterprise patch management best practices
It might not be the most exciting of responsibilities, but the value of enterprise patch management cannot be denied. Review these best practices to build a smooth patching process. Continue Reading
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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
Problem Solve Information security risk management Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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What's the best way to prevent XSS attacks?
To prevent cross-site scripting attacks, software developers must validate user input and encode output. Review characters to filter out, as well as sources and sinks to avoid. Continue Reading
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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
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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