Risk management
A successful risk management plan helps enterprises identify, plan for and mitigate potential risks. Learn about the components of risk management programs, including penetration tests, vulnerability and risk assessments, frameworks, security awareness training and more.
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Tip
12 Nov 2024
EDR vs. XDR vs. MDR: Key differences and benefits
One of the most important goals of cybersecurity professionals is to quickly identify potential or in-progress cyberattacks. These three approaches can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2024
5 principles of change management in networking
Network change management includes five principles, including risk analysis and peer review. These best practices can help network teams reduce failed network changes and outages. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2015
Understanding and mitigating a FREAK vulnerability attack
After the discovery that the FREAK vulnerability can affect a wide variety of OSes, enterprises should amp up mitigation efforts. Here's some background on the attack and how to stop it. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2015
Social engineering: You got nailed!
Move beyond prevention to fast detection to combat a stealthy social engineering attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Nov 2014
The three stages of the ISO 31000 risk management process
The ISO 31000 risk management process proposes three stages. Expert Mike Chapple reviews this alternative to the ISO 27001 framework. Continue Reading
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Quiz
19 Aug 2014
Authenticated vulnerability scanning: How much do you know?
This vulnerability scanning quiz will test you on the key points we've covered in the webcast, podcast and article in this Security School. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2014
Threat intelligence versus risk: How much cybersecurity is enough?
Learn how threat intelligence plays into global risk assessment as more security officers are tasked with damage control. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2014
Stop attackers hacking with Metasploit
Metasploit attacks may not be sexy, but they can stab through enterprise defenses. Learn how basic security controls can thwart Metasploit hacking. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2014
Risk Management Framework
In this excerpt from chapter 3 of Risk Management Framework, author James Broad discusses the four components of risk management. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2013
Return on security investment: The risky business of probability
You are better off with real numbers when it comes to measuring probability and the elements of security risk, even if they are wrong. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2012
Metasploit Review: Ten Years Later, Are We Any More Secure?
Some say the pen testing framework is a critical tool for improving enterprise security, while others say it helps attackers. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 May 2010
Which tools will help in validating form input in a website?
Find out how to validate form input in a website. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2010
Performing a security risk analysis to assess acceptable level of risk
No organization is ever completely without risk, but there are steps that can be taken to establish an acceptable level of risk that can be appropriately mitigated. In this tip, Michael Cobb explains how to perform a security risk analysis to help determine an acceptable level of risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Oct 2008
Risk assessments: Internal vs. external
Risk assessments are a necessary function at financial firms, but how do you know whether to conduct them internally or to use a third party? Expert Rick Lawhorn explores the pros and cons in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2008
GLBA risk assessment steps to success
GLBA requires financial firms to protect their data from anticipated risks. How can those risks be determined? Follow these steps to perform a risk assessment at your financial organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2007
Enterprise risk management frameworks: Controls for people, processes, technology
Once responsibilities and requirements are defined, the next stage in developing a successful risk management framework involves developing controls. As Khalid Kark explains, that includes developing a culture of security, using technology in the right places and implementing processes to execute on policies. Continue Reading
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