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Coca-Cola trade secret theft underscores importance of insider threat early detection
A research engineer used basic exfiltration techniques to steal trade secrets from Coca-Cola, but wasn't caught until she attempted to steal similar data from another company.
Why XDR must include MDR
Technology alone isn't enough; organizations need help with security operations.
US government calls for better information sharing in wake of SolarWinds, Exchange attacks
The Biden administration seeks ways to better gather and share security intelligence from the private sector, but experts see barriers to success.
XDR is coming: 5 steps CISOs should take today
Beyond threat detection and response, CISOs should think of XDR as an opportunity to modernize the SOC, automating processes, and improving staff productivity. Here's your XDR game plan for 2021.
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How to select a DLP solution: 9 unusual considerations
Data loss prevention systems have become more complex, and each has evolved differently. Here’s how to select a DLP system based on required functionality and its real-life ability to prevent data leaks.
Inside cybersecurity’s shelfware problem
Sometimes underutilization of security software and services is a deliberate, strategic choice; more often it's a cause for concern.
5 things to look for in an XDR solution
The XDR market is hot, with vendors large and small jumping on the bandwagon. Here are 5 key capabilities to look for when evaluating XDR solutions.
Why you should consider outsourcing DLP
Data loss due to insider threats is a growing problem, but many companies don't have the resources to support an in-house data loss prevention system. Outsourcing might be the answer.
Beyond the firewall: Intrusion Detection Systems
Firewalls are so 2000s. With your "office" now scattered over homes everywhere, you need a new way of protecting your office from network threats and that's IDSs.
5 open source intrusion detection systems for SMBs
If you don’t have a lot of budget at your disposal, these open-source intrusion detection tools are worth a look.
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Preparing for Flash and Office 2010 end-of-life
The imminent end of Microsoft's support for Adobe Flash is a good excuse to see what other end-of-life applications running on your Windows network could leave you vulnerable.
Five ways to keep working from home safe for your employees and your company
For many of us, we're not going back to working from the office anytime soon, so it's time to give serious thought about securing our home offices.
You're going to be using confidential computing sooner rather than later
These days it's not enough to secure your data when it's on your disk or moving across your network, you need to lock it down in memory as well.
7 things to consider when choosing managed detection and response
Many organizations lack the internal expertise to address threat detection and response effectively; MDR can fill the gap. Here’s what to look for when you shop for MDR services.
What is DLP? How data loss prevention software works and why you need it
Data loss prevention (DLP) is a set of practices (and products) that ensure that an organization's sensitive or critical data is kept safe.
Microsoft 365 Apps update changes: What security admins need to know
Microsoft has renamed its Office 365 update channels and added options. You might have to make changes in your configuration and deployment tools.
Local attackers can use Group Policy flaw to take over enterprise Windows systems
Microsoft issues a patch to fix a flaw that could allow compromised non-privileged user accounts to place malicious DLLs on a system.
10 things you should know about XDR
An initiative more than a technology, XDR seeks to simplify and unify security technologies to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
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