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Australia and Huawei: Why the ban?
National security questions have resulted in mega smartphone manufacturer Huawei being banned by the Australian government from participating in the that nation’s 5G network rollout.
What is phishing? How this cyber attack works and how to prevent it
Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites. Here's what you need to know about this venerable, but increasingly sophisticated, form of cyber attack.
Tech Primer
What it takes to become an IT security engineer
The role is a fairly new one in many companies, and qualified candidates are in high demand. Learn how one IT security engineer landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his sights are set
What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)? And 5 signs you've been hit with one
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a cyberattack executed by criminals or nation-states with the intent to steal data or surveil systems over an extended time period. Here's how to know if you've been hit with one.
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How to harden Windows 10 workstations and servers: Disable SMB v1
Early versions of Server Message Block are still present on many Windows networks and devices, leaving them open to attack. Here's how to detect and disable them.
Review: JASK ASOC isn't just another overloaded SIEM
The JASK Autonomous Security Operations Center coordinates various alerts and events into a picture of an ongoing threat or attack — the kinds of techniques that human threat hunters employ, only much faster.
The problems plaguing security point tools
Security point tools generate too many alerts, create a strain on operational resources, and make security operations complex and time consuming, new ESG research shows.
Tech Primer
Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation
Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Learn how in our step-by-step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure — from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.
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Aflac automates threat intelligence to take a proactive security posture
Insurance giant Aflac automated large parts of its cyber threat intelligence operations to create an industry-leading program.
Why AI-based threat detection hasn’t taken over the market … yet
Vendors, analysts and buyers differ on why threat detection AI isn't more widely adopted, but they agree that it needs to provide better insight to its inner workings.
Why you need a digital forensics team (and the skills to look for)
Prevention and detection aren't enough. To better defend against future intrusions, you need a strong digital forensics team that can analyze attacks.
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Best security software, 2019: Lab-tested reviews of today's top tools
We go hands-on with some of the most innovative, useful and, arguably, best security software on the market.
eGuide
The CSO identity management survival guide
This guide will help you communicate through the challenges of identity management, learn from success stories and discover the most valuable features of today's identity management tools.
Review: AttackIQ FireDrill watches the watchers
This penetration testing tool is configured to operate from the inside, with the primary goal of identifying flaws, misconfigurations and outright shortcomings in all other cybersecurity defenses.
Managing identity and access management in uncertain times
Emerging standards and frameworks such as Gartner CARTA, Zero Trust, NIST SP 800 and IDSA provide guidelines, but how organizations manage identity and access management in 2019 is what matters most.
2019 will be the year of cloud-based cybersecurity analytics/operations
Demand- and supply-side changes will move security information and event management (SIEM) from on premises to the public cloud.
The 18 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Security practitioners weigh in on the 18 worst data breaches in recent memory.
12 top SIEM tools rated and compared
Security information and event management tools are a core part of most companies' cyber defenses. Use this guide to find SIEM options that best match your needs.
Review: Continuous cybersecurity monitoring with CyCognito
The CyCognito platform studies networks the same way that hackers do, from the outside with no help or internal bias inserted into the process.
A look back at cybercrime in 2018
Prepare now to mitigate the most cyber risk in 2019!
12 top web application firewalls compared
A web application firewall (WAF) is a critical component of an enterprise security infrastructure, providing a key security layer for web-facing applications and APIs.
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