Enterprise network security

Container security tools turn heads with expansion to hosts

Vendors that sell container security tools now face off against traditional security tool providers, as both vie for the attention of IT pros who look to fortify their cloud-native infrastructure. Continue Reading

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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

CrowdStrike report says breakout time for threat actors is increasing

CrowdStrike's annual global threat report highlights why speed is critical for cybersecurity defenders. Experts sound off on key findings, including the rise of 'big game hunting.' Continue Reading

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• Mekhala Roy

Key steps to put your zero-trust security plan into action

There are three key categories of vendor zero-trust products. Learn what they are, and how to evaluate and implement the one that's best for your company. Continue Reading

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• Dave Shackleford, Voodoo Security

What new technique does the Osiris banking Trojan use?

A new Kronos banking Trojan variant was found to use process impersonation to bypass defenses. Learn what this evasion technique is and the threat it poses with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading

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• Nick Lewis

Palo Alto Networks to acquire SOAR vendor Demisto

Palo Alto Networks announced its plan of acquiring SOAR vendor Demisto for $560 million to accelerate its Application Framework strategy and beef up security operations automation. Continue Reading

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• Mekhala Roy

Astaroth Trojan returns, abuses antivirus software

Cybereason's Nocturnus Research team has discovered a new strain of the Astaroth Trojan that attacks antivirus software to steal credentials. Continue Reading

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• Mekhala Roy

How do trusted app stores release and disclose patches?

A flaw was found in the Android installer for Fortnite and was patched within 24 hours. Learn how such a quick turnaround affects mobile app security with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading

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• Nick Lewis

What are the pros and cons of machine learning in network security?

The predictive nature of machine learning can benefit network security strategies. But it can also benefit those looking to break through secure network barriers. Continue Reading

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• David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group

'SpeakUp' backdoor Trojan could spell further trouble for Linux servers

Check Point Research explains why SpeakUp, the new Trojan targeting Linux servers, has the potential to unleash more harm and offers pointers on how to defend against such malware. Continue Reading

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• Mekhala Roy

CISO tackles banking cybersecurity and changing roles

Over the course of his career in security, Thomas Hill has held varied positions that inform his views on both technological specifics and strategic roles in modern corporations. Continue Reading

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• Alan R. Earls

A recap of notable 2018 networking trends and news

Before the final days of 2018 fade into history like so last-generation 4G, spend some time reviewing the news and trends that graced the networking industry this year. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Executive Editor

What are the differences between network security vs. cybersecurity?

IT groups need to consider varying layers of security. For instance, the similarities and differences between cybersecurity and network security are closely entwined. Continue Reading

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• Mike Jude, Stratecast/Frost & Sullivan

How does the resurgent VPNFilter botnet target victims?

After a comeback of the Russian-built VPNFilter botnet, home network devices are at risk. Learn how this malware targets victims with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading

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• Nick Lewis

CISOs face the IoT security risks of stranger things

The internet of things, by its very design, extends enterprise technology infrastructure further and further out, computerizing devices whose functions, if corrupted, could have catastrophic results. The sheer scope of internet-connected devices is compounding IoT security risks: CISOs now must worry not only about compromised or stolen data but the potential for bad actors to hijack vehicles, heavy machinery and medical equipment.

"People talk about IoT being the new hot thing, but it has been there almost 20 years in medical care," said Taylor Lehmann, CISO for both Wellforce and its academic hospital, Tufts Medical Center based in Boston. "What has changed is the number of these devices and how many of these devices are vulnerable."

Strategies to manage IoT security risks outside of healthcare and a few other industries remain in the early stages. Many connected devices can't be patched or updated, nor do they have security features such as basic encryption and two-factor authentication. The skills to secure IoT, which require knowledge of software and hardware, are challenging to find.

Even so, experts say cybersecurity in the internet of things era draws on the same technologies and practices that have proven effective over the years, thereby giving CISOs and their organizations a roadmap for extending security as the number of devices multiplies. In this issue of Information Security magazine, we talk to CISOs and other information security experts about IoT security risks and strategies for managing them.

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Stranger things: IoT security concerns extend CISOs' reach

The internet of things has drastically expanded the scope of what enterprises need to protect, adding challenges big and small to CISOs' responsibilities. Continue Reading

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• Mary K. Pratt

active defense

An active defense is the use of offensive actions to outmaneuver an adversary and make an attack more difficult and to carry out. Continue Reading

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• Carolyn Crandall, Attivo Networks

Stranger things: IoT security concerns extend CISOs' reach

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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

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• Ernie Hayden, 443 Consulting LLC

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

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

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

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

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

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• Johna Till Johnson, Nemertes Research

Mobile security issues require a unified approach

Security gaps in mobile devices can be many and varied, but they must be addressed immediately. Unified endpoint management is the next-gen way to close the gaps. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

Counter mobile device security threats with unified tools

Attacks on enterprise mobile endpoints are more lethal than ever. To help infosec pros fight back, enterprise mobile management has unified to fortify defenses. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

Fight a targeted cyberattack with network segmentation, monitoring

It takes a variety of tactics, including network segmenting and monitoring, to safeguard the network. Learn the latest defenses to keep your network safe. Continue Reading

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• Michael Cobb

Security compliance standards as a guide in endpoint plans

Consider security compliance regulations for your industry as a starting point and a guide for planning your specific approach to enterprise endpoint protection. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

The endpoint security controls you should consider now

With the perimeter wall gone, securing enterprise endpoints is even more essential. Learn how automation and other developments can up endpoint protection now. Continue Reading

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• Brien Posey

Get the best botnet protection with the right array of tools

Enterprise anti-botnet defenses, to be effective, must be added in multiple layers. No single security product will do the trick, but the right combo of tools can. Continue Reading

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• Mike Chapple, University of Notre Dame

Learn how to identify and prevent access control attacks

Once an attacker has gained entry to a network, the consequences can be severe. Find out how the right access control tools can help prevent that from happening. Continue Reading

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Securing endpoints with supplementary tools protects data

Learn how network access control (NAC), data loss prevention (DLP) and robust data destruction tools secure the data in your corporate endpoints against data loss. Continue Reading

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• Michael Cobb

How do network management systems simplify security?

Network security teams can find themselves overwhelmed with protecting an enterprise network. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how network management systems can help with that. Continue Reading

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• Matthew Pascucci

How NotPetya ransomware used legitimate tools to move laterally

WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware woke enterprises up to an expanded threat landscape. Expert Michael Cobb explains these threats and what enterprises can do to stop them. Continue Reading

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• Michael Cobb

The best endpoint security practices are evolving and essential

Ever since the first mobile device hit the enterprise network, best endpoint security practices have been a major IT concern. What's happened since then has been a staggering proliferation of the number and types of devices on the network, complicated by increasing numbers of mobile and remote corporate employees, all of which have essentially ended the traditional idea of a corporate network security perimeter. Firewalls and other more traditional security appliances may still be in use, and rightly so, but endpoint security management is more critical than ever in keeping enterprise systems and data safe from malicious actors.

The summer Insider Edition, our Information Security magazine quarterly e-zine, looks at what's new in endpoint security management, from the best endpoint security tools to consider now, and what other efforts beyond tools infosec pros can employ to best secure all those pesky mobile endpoints wandering in and out of corporate corridors.

This Insider Edition offers expert assessments on the endpoint security technology vendors have developed to combat mutating ransomware like WannaCry -- from machine learning to multivendor partnerships to behavior analytics. Also included is an exploration of mobile endpoint security tools like application containers and app wrapping. CISOs must focus now on how the threats, and the technological advances to fight them, are changing and factor these considerations into any endpoint security strategy.

Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the best endpoint security tools and techniques available and be able to consider the most advanced approaches available to locking down the company data and systems that endpoints can access.

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Advanced endpoint protection takes on the latest exploits

Advanced endpoint protection is arriving from all quarters -- machine learning, crafty sandboxes, behavior analytics. Learn how tech advances are being applied to endpoints. Continue Reading

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• David Geer, Geer Communications

Do thoughts of your least secure endpoint keep you up at night?

Some days, 'secure endpoint' feels like an oxymoron, but that soon may change. From smart sandboxes to advanced behavior analytics, learn what's new in endpoint security technologies. Continue Reading

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• Brenda L. Horrigan, Executive Managing Editor

Learn what breach detection system is best for your network

Breach detection systems are essential in these days of machine learning and artificial intellingence. Learn how to identify the features and functions your network needs. Continue Reading

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• David Geer, Geer Communications

Outsourcing security services rises as MSSPs focus on industries

Despite increasing levels of specialization, managed security service providers often don't understand the business you're in. That may be changing. Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Richards

Outsourcing security services rises as MSSPs focus on industries

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Pulse Connect Secure offers a variety of authentication options

Expert Karen Scarfone takes a look at the Pulse Connect Secure series of SSL VPNs for securing the connection between clients and networks through encrypted tunnels. Continue Reading

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

SonicWALL SSL VPN provides security for organizations of any size

The SonicWALL SSL VPN protects remote client devices by creating a secure connection to enterprise networks, with many options for customized security features. Continue Reading

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

Ransomware prevention tools to win the fight

Fighting malware today means battling ransomware. Learn what ransomware prevention tools you need to acquire and how to perfect using the tools your company already owns. Continue Reading

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• Joel Snyder, Opus One

Connected medical devices spark debate at RSA Conference session

An RSA Conference session on a new attack on connected medical devices led to a spirited debate on vulnerability disclosure and manufacturer responsibility. Continue Reading

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• Rob Wright, Senior News Director

RSA President Rohit Ghai details new cybersecurity platform at RSAC 2017

Michael Dell introduces RSA's newly appointed president, Rohit Ghai, who is set to lead the cybersecurity firm as it implements its new Business Driven Security platform. Continue Reading

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• Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor

Wireless intrusion prevention systems: A buyer's guide

In this SearchSecurity buyer's guide, learn why it's important to have a wireless intrusion prevention system to protect your Wi-Fi networks and how to pick the right WIPS product. Continue Reading

RSA NetWitness Logs and Packets: Security analytics product overview

Expert Dan Sullivan examines RSA's NetWitness Logs and Packets, security analytics tools that collect and review logs, packets and behavior to detect enterprise threats. Continue Reading

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• Dan Sullivan

The best SSL VPN products in the market

SSL VPNs are essential for securing network connections and communications. Here's a look at the best SSL VPN products in the industry. Continue Reading

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• James Alan Miller, Senior Executive Editor

Pervasive sensing: How it affects enterprise and IoT security

Pervasive sensing is a relatively new concept, but its security risks are well-developed. Expert Ernie Hayden explains this new trend and its associated security implications. Continue Reading

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• Ernie Hayden, 443 Consulting LLC

Comparing the top wireless intrusion prevention systems

Expert Karen Scarfone examines the top wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS) to help readers determine which may be best for them. Continue Reading

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

Six criteria for procuring security analytics software

Security analytics software can be beneficial to enterprises. Expert Dan Sullivan explains how to select the right product to fit your organization's needs. Continue Reading

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• Dan Sullivan

Comparing the top SSL VPN products

Expert Karen Scarfone examines the top SSL VPN products available today to help enterprises determine which option is the best fit for them. Continue Reading

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

The three enterprise benefits of SSL VPN products

Expert Karen Scarfone outlines the ways SSL VPN products can secure network connections and communications for organizations. Continue Reading

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• Karen Scarfone, Scarfone Cybersecurity

Introduction to security analytics tools in the enterprise

Expert Dan Sullivan explains how security analysis and analytics tools work, and how they provide enterprises with valuable information about impending attacks or threats. Continue Reading

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• Dan Sullivan

Secure DMZ Web server setup advice

Network security expert Anand Sastry describes how to ensure a secure DMZ Web server setup involving network attached storage (NAS). Continue Reading

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• Anand Sastry, Barclays

Should a domain controller be placed within the DMZ?

When creating an Active Directory network, is it necessary to place domain controllers in the DMZ? Network security expert Mike Chapple explains. Continue Reading

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• Mike Chapple, University of Notre Dame