Network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS-IPS)
Find the latest information on intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and network intrusion detection systems (IDS), including tools and tactics, how to manage host-based and network-based IDSes, minimizing false positives, and how to use intrusion detection methods and devices.
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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.
Network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS-IPS) News
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August 20, 2019
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Aug'19
Why is patch management important?
Borderless networks present new challenges for security pros. Andrew Froehlich explains how this trend makes patch management even more important.
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August 05, 2015
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Aug'15
Security machine learning methods needed to adapt to evolving threats
Data science can sort through huge data stores in order to find and stop advanced attackers and malware, but new methods are needed to make sure the machine learning keeps up with evolving threats.
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June 03, 2015
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Adversaries never sleep: unknown malware downloaded every 34 seconds
In its 2015 Security Report, Check Point Software has found adversaries are exploiting the ease of creating unknown malware to boost the chance of a successful attack, and sandboxing adoption may be the best way to mitigate risk.
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May 21, 2015
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Too many false positives, security alerts inundate enterprise, study says
A new study shows enterprises with security analytics are confident in their threat detection capabilities, while those without are overwhelmed by copious false positives and alerts.
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How can I integrate cybersecurity and backup planning?
Your organization should integrate its cybersecurity and backup processes. It's easy for a cyberattack to affect backups, unfortunately, so be proactive about it. Continue Reading
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cryptographic nonce
A nonce is a random or semi-random number that is generated for a specific use, typically related to cryptographic communication or information technology. Continue Reading
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Diffie-Hellman key exchange (exponential key exchange)
Diffie-Hellman key exchange, also called exponential key exchange, is a method of digital encryption that uses a number raised to specific powers to produce decryption keys that are never directly transmitted, making the task of a would-be code ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS-IPS) Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What secure email gateways can do for your enterprise
Discover email security gateways in this buyer's guide that outlines architecture, cost and uses of email security products. Continue Reading
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Understand the basics of email security gateways
Email security gateways protect enterprises from threats such as spam and phishing attacks. This article explains how these products get the job done. Continue Reading
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5 best practices to choose the right email security software
Examine the five best practices and most important criteria for evaluating email security software products and deploying them in your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why is the N-gram content search key for threat detection?
Detected malware can now efficiently be tracked due to VirusTotal's enterprise version of its software. Discover what N-gram is and how it can be used with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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Why did a Cisco patch for Webex have to be reissued?
Cisco's Webex Meetings platform had to be re-patched after researchers found the first one was failing. Discover what went wrong with the first patch with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How was a black box attack used to exploit ATM vulnerabilities?
Researchers from Positive Technologies found flaws affecting NCR ATMs. Discover how these ATM vulnerabilities work and how a patch can mitigate this attack. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS-IPS) 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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How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit and attacks
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend against such attacks. Continue Reading
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Which is better: anomaly-based IDS or signature-based IDS?
Even as vendors improve IDS by incorporating both anomaly-based IDS and signature-based IDS, understanding the difference will aid intrusion protection decisions. Continue Reading
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2019's top 5 free enterprise network intrusion detection tools
Snort is one of the industry's top network intrusion detection tools, but plenty of other open source alternatives are available. Discover new and old favorites for packet sniffing and more. Continue Reading