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• Types of MDR security services: MEDR vs. MNDR vs. MXDR

  Organizations considering MDR security services should look into more tightly focused options hitting the market to find the best one for their security program's needs.  Continue Reading

• 6 SSH best practices to protect networks from attacks

  SSH is essential, but default installations can be costly. Auditing and key management are among critical SSH best practices to employ at any organization.  Continue Reading

• Threat intelligence frameworks to bolster security

  Organizations have many threat intelligence frameworks to work with, each with its own advantages. From for-profit to nonprofit, here's help to figure out which ones you need.  Continue Reading

• 12 Microsoft Exchange Server security best practices

  Exchange security has come under increased scrutiny since the recent exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. Review this list of activities to best protect your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• MDR vs. MSSP: Why it's vital to know the difference

  When assessing MDR vs. MSSP, the key is understanding why the two aren't interchangeable and how each handles response.  Continue Reading

• 5 endpoint security best practices to keep company data safe

  With an expanding company perimeter, it's time to implement these endpoint security best practices, from asset discovery to device profiling.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 SOAR uses cases to implement in enterprise SOCs

  Automating basic SOC workflows with SOAR can improve an organization's security posture. Explore six SOAR use cases to streamline SOC processes and augment human analysts.  Continue Reading

• Endpoint security vs. network security: Why both matter

  As the security perimeter blurs, companies often debate the merits of endpoint security vs. network security. However, it shouldn't be an either-or decision.  Continue Reading

• Building an incident response framework for your enterprise

  Understanding the incident response framework standards and how to build the best framework for your organization is essential to preventing threats and mitigating cyber incidents.  Continue Reading

• Technical controls to prevent business email compromise attacks

  Technical controls are at the heart of preventing successful business email compromise attacks. Learn about those and extra considerations to keep your business secure.  Continue Reading

• CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What's the difference?

  What's in a name? Parse the true differences between a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC, before you decide what's best for your organization.  Continue Reading

• 3 post-SolarWinds supply chain security best practices

  Following the devastating SolarWinds breach, IT leaders should renew their focus on third-party risk management. Start by implementing supply chain security best practices.  Continue Reading

• How to manage third-party risk in the supply chain

  From third-party risk assessments to multifactor authentication, follow these steps to ensure suppliers don't end up being your enterprise cybersecurity strategy's weakest link.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent supply chain attacks: Tips for suppliers

  Every company, large and small, must assume it is a target in the supply chain. Suppliers should follow these best practices to keep themselves and their customers protected.  Continue Reading

• 5 cyber threat intelligence feeds to evaluate

  Cyber threat intelligence feeds help organizations up their security game. While the 'best' feeds vary depending on a company's needs, here are five leading services to consider.  Continue Reading

• How to achieve security observability in complex environments

  Security observability is a novel approach to incident detection that goes beyond traditional monitoring. Read on to learn if this emerging strategy is right for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Use business email compromise training to mitigate risk

  Effective BEC training can prevent scams designed to exploit the brain's automatic responses. It starts by teaching employees to slow down and make the unconscious conscious.  Continue Reading

• How to address and prevent security alert fatigue

  An influx of false positive security alerts can lead infosec pros to overlook real threats. Learn how to avoid security alert fatigue and avoid its potential consequences.  Continue Reading

• Using content disarm and reconstruction for malware protection

  Content disarm and reconstruction is a modern approach to removing malicious code from files, key to detecting and thwarting successful phishing and malware attacks.  Continue Reading

• 7 privileged access management best practices

  Privileged access is a given in enterprise environments, but it presents many security issues if breached. Follow these seven PAM best practices to mitigate risk.  Continue Reading

• 5 key ransomware protection best practices to safeguard assets

  With ransomware expected to cost companies billions, incorporate these ransomware prevention best practices to keep attackers away.  Continue Reading

• Design a human firewall training program in 5 steps

  Follow these five steps to develop human firewall training that's not only effective at preventing social engineering attacks, but also relevant and accessible to employees.  Continue Reading

• Adopting threat hunting techniques, tactics and strategy

  Adopt threat hunting techniques that analyze the right data, detect anomalies, use frameworks and compare success metrics, combining manual techniques with AI and machine learning.  Continue Reading

• How to develop a cybersecurity strategy: Step-by-step guide

  A cybersecurity strategy isn't meant to be perfect, but it must be proactive, effective, actively supported and evolving. Here are the four steps required to get there.  Continue Reading

• Select a customer IAM architecture to boost business, security

  Not all customer IAM platforms are created equal. Will a security-focused or marketing-focused CIAM architecture best meet your organization's needs? Read on for help deciding.  Continue Reading

• Extended detection and response tools take EDR to next level

  Extended detection and response tools offer new capabilities -- among them greater visibility -- to enterprises searching for better ways to protect their endpoints.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity career path: 5-step guide to success

  Taking the lead from ISSA's framework, here's a guide to how you can map out a long and profitable career in cybersecurity.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 cybersecurity interview questions and answers

  Interviewing for a job in cybersecurity? Memorizing 100-plus security definitions won't cut it. Here are the 10 interview questions you should be ready for -- and how to answer them.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips for building a cybersecurity culture at your company

  As a company's cyber risks evolve, so must its culture. Here are five tips for creating a cybersecurity culture that protects the business and is meaningful for employees.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity best practices and tips for businesses

  Looking to improve your business's security program? Our top-10 list of cybersecurity advice breaks out best practices and tips for security professionals and for employees.  Continue Reading

• The human firewall's role in a cybersecurity strategy

  The human firewall is a crucial element of a long-term, holistic security initiative. Explore how human firewalls can protect your enterprise against attacks.  Continue Reading

• 10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success

  Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 essential open source cybersecurity tools for 2021

  Some of the open source tools highlighted in our top five list have been around for decades; others are relatively new. Each has proven to be highly useful and valuable.  Continue Reading

• How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment, step by step

  This five-step framework for performing a cybersecurity risk assessment will help your organization prevent and reduce costly security incidents and avoid compliance issues.  Continue Reading

• 6 common types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them

  To prevail in the battle against cybercrime, companies must understand how they are being attacked. Here are the six most damaging types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them.  Continue Reading

• 15 benefits of outsourcing your cybersecurity operations

  For companies battling increasing security breaches and cyber attacks, MSSPs can offer reliability, continuity, nonstop coverage, broader experience and better access to talent.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity challenges in 2021 and how to address them

  Security teams faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. The year ahead appears no less daunting. Here are the cybersecurity trends -- and safeguards -- to take into account in 2021.  Continue Reading

• What is bloatware? How to identify and remove it

  Unwanted pre-installed software -- also known as bloatware -- has long posed security threats for computers and other devices. Here are strategies for how to detect bloatware and uninstall the potential threat.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices

  Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 cybersecurity online courses for 2021

  Our panel of leading experts picked the best free and paid online cybersecurity courses for working professionals advancing their careers and newbies breaking into the field.  Continue Reading

• 6 remote workforce cybersecurity strategies for 2021

  Remote worker data security has quickly evolved into a top concern for IT security. Here are six strategies to ensure remote workforce cybersecurity in 2021.  Continue Reading

• How to ensure cybersecurity when employees work remotely

  The mass migration to home-based work brought on by COVID-19 poses new cybersecurity risks and amplifies old ones. Here's what organizations need to do.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity training for employees: The why and how

  Cybersecurity training continues to miss the mark. How do you succeed where so many others have failed? Keep it fresh, keep it current and make it real. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• 5 essential programming languages for cybersecurity pros

  Coding is an important skill across almost every technology discipline today, and cybersecurity is no exception. Learn about the top programming languages for security professionals.  Continue Reading

• Building an effective security operations center framework

  An effective security operations center framework combines monitoring and analysis platforms and threat intelligence services to help organizations respond to risks quickly.  Continue Reading

• Key SOC metrics and KPIs: How to define and use them

  Enterprises struggle to get the most out of their security operation centers. Using the proper SOC metrics and KPIs can help. Learn how to define and benefit from them here.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity certifications to boost your career in 2021

  A consensus of industry professionals rank these security certifications as the most coveted by employers and security pros.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of an outsourced SOC vs. in-house SOC

  Security operations centers have become an essential element of threat detection. Here's how to decide whether to build one in-house or outsource SOC capabilities.  Continue Reading

• A slice of SecOps software options to counter threats

  SecOps tools offer many capabilities to address common threats enterprises face, including domain name services, network detection and response, and anti-phishing.  Continue Reading

• 8 challenges every security operations center faces

  Staffing shortages, budget allocation issues, and inadequate analytics and filtering are among the challenges organizations will face as they implement a security operations center.  Continue Reading

• SASE model drives improved cloud and work-from-home security

  Find out how the Secure Access Service Edge model provides increased work-from-home security and cloud access outside of the traditional enterprise data center access model.  Continue Reading

• 8 benefits of a security operations center

  A security operations center can help lessen the fallout of a data breach, but its business benefits go much further than that. Here are eight SOC benefits to consider.  Continue Reading

• Weighing remote browser isolation benefits and drawbacks

  Remote browser isolation benefits end-user experience and an organization's network security. Compare the pros, cons and cost challenges before investing in the zero-trust approach.  Continue Reading

• 10 tips for building a next-generation SOC

  Check out 10 tips to help build a next-generation security operations center with the integrated tools to free security analysts to get ahead of and respond to threats fast.  Continue Reading

• Pair cyber insurance, risk mitigation to manage cyber-risk

  The role of cyber insurance may come after a breach, but it remains a useful element in an organization's vulnerability management strategy.  Continue Reading

• Cyber insurance explained, from selection to post-purchase

  Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand what cyber insurance can and can't do -- and what type of policy will do the most for you.  Continue Reading

• What are the biggest hardware security threats?

  Hardware security threats -- and strategies to overcome them -- are evolving as enterprises increasingly install autonomous capabilities for smart building and IoT projects.  Continue Reading

• Note these 5 security operations center best practices

  Understanding the five steps needed to ensure security operations center best practices will help organizations decide whether to outsource their SOC initiatives.  Continue Reading

• 7 key cybersecurity metrics for the board and how to present them

  Learn how to present important cybersecurity metrics for the board to ensure that business leaders understand that money allocated to security is money well spent.  Continue Reading

• Red team vs. blue team vs. purple team: What's the difference?

  Red team-blue team exercises simulate attacks on enterprise networks. What does each team do? Where do purple teams fit in? Find out here.  Continue Reading

• Using SDP as a VPN alternative to secure remote workforces

  Software-defined perimeter has been touted as a VPN alternative for secure remote access. How do you know if SDP or a traditional VPN is right for your company?  Continue Reading

• Benefits of virtual SOCs: Enterprise-run vs. fully managed

  A virtual security operations center, be it managed in-house or by a third party, is becoming an increasingly popular option to save money and improve reliability.  Continue Reading

• Security automation tools and analytics reshape SecOps efforts

  To transition from being reactive to proactive in terms of cybersecurity threats, check out how SecOps teams can use security analytics and automation tools to make the change.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the zero trust-SDP relationship

  Zero trust is a complicated framework that spans the IT stack. Find out how software-defined perimeter can address zero trust's network-level access requirements.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 challenges of a zero-trust security model

  There are three main zero-trust security challenges, but because the model is highly beneficial, it's important for organizations to learn how to overcome them.  Continue Reading

• The 5 principles of zero-trust security

  Zero trust is a journey, not a destination. Ensure your corporate network is safe from internal and external threats by implementing these five principles of zero-trust security.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating SOC automation benefits and limitations

  Security operations center automation can help address the security skills gap by scaling critical analyst responsibilities. But an overreliance on AI introduces other risks.  Continue Reading

• Identify and prepare for 5G security issues

  A key 5G security issue is that vulnerabilities are still being researched and identified. Learn more about the known 5G network security risks and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• Planning a zero-trust strategy in 6 steps

  Launch a zero-trust strategy in six steps. Learn how to form a dedicated team, ask questions about existing security controls and evaluate the priority of zero-trust initiatives.  Continue Reading

• Zero-trust implementation begins with choosing an on-ramp

  Zero-trust security has three main on-ramps -- each with its own technology path. For a clear-cut zero-trust implementation, enterprises need to choose their on-ramp wisely.  Continue Reading

• Weighing double key encryption challenges, payoffs

  Microsoft's new double key encryption offering brings data security and compliance benefits. Are they worth the implementation challenges?  Continue Reading

• What are the top secure data transmission methods?

  Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip.  Continue Reading

• Critical IIoT security risks cloud IoT's expansion into industry

  The convergence of IoT with industrial processes increases productivity, improves communications and makes real-time data readily available. But serious IIoT security risks must be considered as well.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity team structure stronger with 3 new roles

  Having the right cybersecurity team in place can help reduce how long it takes to control threats. Consider adding cloud security, third-party risk and digital ethics specialists.  Continue Reading

• 7 SOC automation use cases to augment security operations

  Implementing SOC automation can have far-reaching benefits for an organization's infosec program and security culture. Learn how by exploring these seven use cases of AI in SOCs.  Continue Reading

• 5 key enterprise SOC team roles and responsibilities

  Review the key players in the 2020 SOC and their specific responsibilities, as well as best practices to ensure effective teamwork for a secure organization.  Continue Reading

• Format-preserving encryption use cases, benefits, alternative

  With format-preserving encryption, a ciphertext's format is the same as its plaintext's. Read up on the benefits of this cryptography method, NIST FPE methods, vendors and more.  Continue Reading

• Top 4 firewall-as-a-service security features and benefits

  Firewall-as-a-service offerings implement security policies across consolidated traffic headed to all locations. Learn about four security features and benefits of FWaaS.  Continue Reading

• 3 steps to secure codebase updates, prevent vulnerabilities

  Codebase updates are critical, but what about when they introduce vulnerabilities? These three steps will help app developers secure codebase updates and keep their apps safe.  Continue Reading

• Combination of new, old tech driving remote access security

  The massive shift to home-based workforces left IT vulnerable to unexpected threats, but organizations are combining old and new strategies to maintain remote access security.  Continue Reading

• Zero-trust use cases highlight both its benefits and misconceptions

  For many organizations, zero trust remains an abstract security idea. Zero-trust use cases demonstrate the concept's real-world benefits but also expose its drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• The 7 elements of an enterprise cybersecurity culture

  An effective 'human firewall' can prevent or mitigate many of the threats enterprises face today. Adopt these seven elements of a culture of cybersecurity to defend against risks.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2021

  Cybersecurity hygiene in the enterprise must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Follow these steps to get the job done by both.  Continue Reading

• 10 RDP security best practices to prevent cyberattacks

  Securing remote connections is critical, especially in a pandemic. Enact these RDP security best practices at your organization to prevent ransomware, brute-force attacks and more.  Continue Reading

• How to start an enterprise bug bounty program and why

  Incentivizing researchers for finding software vulnerabilities can be advantageous for vendors and participants. Here's what to know before starting a bug bounty program.  Continue Reading

• 8 video conferencing security and privacy best practices

  Video conferencing tools are a remote worker's lifeline. As such, it is essential to maintain their security. These eight best practices will help ensure secure, private video-enabled meetings.  Continue Reading

• How to shift from DevOps to DevSecOps

  A successful DevSecOps rollout requires software developers to be equipped with the proper security skills and tools. Learn how to transition smoothly from DevOps to DevSecOps.  Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of biometric authentication

  Hoping for a passwordless future? Multifactor authentication using biometrics may be the answer. Consider the pros, cons and implications of biometric authentication before deploying.  Continue Reading

• How to mitigate an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability

  Exploiting an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability can result in the inadvertent execution of unauthorized HTTP requests. Learn how to defend web environments from this attack.  Continue Reading

• 6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues

  Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues.  Continue Reading

• As network security analysis proves invaluable, NDR market shifts

  IT infrastructure threat detection and response have emerged as critical elements of enterprise cybersecurity as network security analysis proves invaluable to protecting data.  Continue Reading

• Post-pandemic cybersecurity: Lessons learned

  Pandemic lockdowns provided companies with valuable cybersecurity experience. Here's how to make sure post-pandemic cybersecurity operations are prepared for a second wave.  Continue Reading

• To face modern threats, using AI for cybersecurity a necessity

  As cyberattacks grow in complexity, using AI for cybersecurity is required to stay ahead of threats. Here's how to integrate AI into security processes and avoid potential risk.  Continue Reading

• 5 steps to help prevent supply chain cybersecurity threats

  Follow five steps to lower the risk of supply chain cybersecurity threats, from creating third-party risk management teams to using blockchain and hyperledger and more.  Continue Reading

• Navigate the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

  The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requires DOD contractors to achieve baseline security standards. Explore the five levels of certification and how to achieve them.  Continue Reading

• How IAM systems support compliance

  IAM is a key component of any security strategy, but its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Read up on features and processes to make IAM work for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• 3 must-ask post-pandemic questions for CISOs

  The worldwide health pandemic has created multiple challenges for today's CISOs and their security teams. Ask these three questions to stay safe in a post-pandemic workplace.  Continue Reading

• Unpack the use of AI in cybersecurity, plus pros and cons

  The use of AI in cybersecurity is now under renewed scrutiny as its popularity rises. Discover the pros and cons of machine learning and AI for incident response.  Continue Reading

• In biometrics, security concerns span technical, legal and ethical

  Biometrics are increasingly being used for enterprise security, but they are not without technical, legal and ethical concerns, which teams must address before deployment.  Continue Reading

• 3 key identity management tips to streamline workflows

  Organizations must audit IAM processes to ensure that opportunities to streamline workflows are not missed. Use these identity management tips to get started.  Continue Reading