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• Are Meltdown and Spectre real vulnerabilities or mere flaws?

  There's been some debate over whether Meltdown and Spectre are true vulnerabilities. Expert Michael Cobb discusses what qualifies as a vulnerability and if these two make the cut.  Continue Reading

• How security operations centers work to benefit enterprises

  One key support system for enterprises is security operations centers. Expert Ernie Hayden reviews the basic SOC framework and the purposes they can serve.  Continue Reading

• Three IoT encryption alternatives for enterprises to consider

  The use of cryptography alternatives for IoT devices grants users certain benefits and potential security challenges. Learn more about each alternative with expert Judith Myerson.  Continue Reading

• Protecting the DNS protocol: How DNSSEC can help

  Securing the DNS protocol is no joke. Learn what the DNS Security Extensions are and the efforts the United States government is taking to push DNSSEC adoption.  Continue Reading

• Ways to solve DNS security issues in your organization

  Get up to speed fast on means and methods for reducing or eliminating security-related issues in DNS, an integral service upon which the internet depends.  Continue Reading

• How security automation and orchestration impacts enterprises

  The use of security automation and orchestration systems is on the rise, as they have the ability to provide automatic responses to threats. Learn how this benefits the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• How the BloodHound tool can improve Active Directory security

  Auditing Active Directory can be made easier with tools like the open source BloodHound tool. Expert Joe Granneman looks at the different functions of the tool and how it can help.  Continue Reading

• What the security incident response process should look like

  An enterprise needs to have a strong security incident response process plan mapped out early. Expert Ernie Hayden shares how to turn an incident into a learning experience.  Continue Reading

• Zero-trust model promises increased security, decreased risk

  The zero-trust model takes focused and sustained effort, but promises to improve most companies' risk posture. Learn what it takes to get the most out of zero trust.  Continue Reading

• How to do risk management in cybersecurity using ERM

  Perfect security is impossible, but using risk management in cybersecurity using a range of strategies can significantly reduce your organization’s risk.  Continue Reading

• How a Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw put millions of gamers at risk

  A Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw could have put users of its online PC games at risk of attack. Expert Michael Cobb explains how a DNS rebinding attack works and what to do about it.  Continue Reading

• Imran Awan case shows lax security controls for IT staff

  Investigations into the conduct of the IT staff of the House of Representatives raised alarms. Kevin McDonald explains what we can learn from the case of Imran Awan.  Continue Reading

• Emotet Trojan: How to defend against fileless attacks

  An increase in fileless malware, including PowerShell malware, was reported in McAfee Labs' December 2017 Threat Report. Discover how enterprises can defend again fileless attacks.  Continue Reading

• Becoming a cybersecurity professional: What are the options?

  A cybersecurity professional has several options for their career path. Expert Ernie Hayden reviews the cybersecurity career track options and what skills are required for each one.  Continue Reading

• Secure DevOps: Inside the five lifecycle phases

  Secure DevOps and cloud computing are altering the design, build, deployment and operation of online systems. Learn more from Eric Johnson and Frank Kim of the SANS Institute.  Continue Reading