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• How to create an incident response playbook with template

  Using an incident response playbook can speed up an organization's responses to cyberattacks. Find out how to build repeatable playbooks to use for different types of incidents.  Continue Reading

• Top AI security certifications to consider

  AI security certifications, much like AI itself, are evolving. Does it make sense to go through the time and money to obtain a credential, given how quickly the field is changing?  Continue Reading

• How to identify and prevent insecure output handling

  Sanitation, validation and zero trust are essential ways to reduce the threat posed by large language models generating outputs that could cause harm to downstream systems and users.  Continue Reading

• Insider threat hunting best practices and tools

  Detecting threats coming from inside the organization presents unique challenges. Insider threat hunting helps identify potential threat actors and proactively deal with them.  Continue Reading

• How to achieve crypto-agility and future-proof security

  Quantum computing will render current asymmetric encryption algorithms obsolete. Organizations need to deploy crypto-agile systems to remain protected.  Continue Reading

• DDoS mitigation: How to stop DDoS attacks

  A DDoS attack can wreak havoc on an organization, but a number of strategies can help stop such attacks and minimize their damage.  Continue Reading

• SIEM vs. SOAR vs. XDR: Evaluate the key differences

  SIEM, SOAR and XDR each possess distinct capabilities and drawbacks. Learn the differences among the three, how they can work together and which your company needs.  Continue Reading

• EDR vs. SIEM: Key differences, benefits and use cases

  Endpoint detection and response and security information and event management tools offer organizations benefits, but each plays a specific role, so it's worth having both.  Continue Reading

• 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

• EDR vs. EPP: How are they different and which is right for you?

  Endpoint detection and response tools and endpoint protection platforms offer similar security features. Which is better for your organization: EDR, EPP or both?  Continue Reading

• Threat intelligence vs. threat hunting: Better together

  Understanding and using threat intelligence and threat hunting together provides enterprises with a well-rounded security posture. Find out how to build your plan.  Continue Reading

• How to detect DDoS attacks

  DDoS attacks are on the rise -- again. While they usually strike without warning, there are some red flags to be aware of. Rapid detection is key to surviving such an attack.  Continue Reading

• How AI is making phishing attacks more dangerous

  Cybercriminals are using AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to launch sophisticated business email compromise attacks. Cybersecurity practitioners must fight fire with fire.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent DDoS attacks

  Organizations have many methods they can use to prevent DDoS attacks, including increasing bandwidth and server scalability, rate limiting and using a web application firewall.  Continue Reading

• 7 common intrusion detection system evasion techniques

  Malicious attackers use various evasion tactics to infiltrate networks without intrusion detection systems noticing. Learn what these techniques are and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• How to use security as code to achieve DevSecOps

  Security as code helps organizations achieve DevSecOps and shift-left security. Learn about SaC's benefits, challenges and implementation best practices.  Continue Reading

• 5 online payment security best practices for enterprises

  Ensuring the security of your company's online payment systems is key to preventing costly attacks, meeting compliance requirements and maintaining customer trust.  Continue Reading

• How to prepare a system security plan, with template

  To help keep your systems and applications secure, a system security plan is essential. Learn how to create a plan and keep it up to date.  Continue Reading

• ASPM vs. ASOC: How do they differ?

  Application security posture management and application security orchestration and correlation tools both aim to secure applications but use different methodologies.  Continue Reading

• DNS security best practices to implement now

  DNS is a key component in any enterprise network. Auditing DNS servers and encrypting DNS traffic are just two of the steps to take to protect your organization's DNS deployment.  Continue Reading

• 6 cybersecurity soft skills to elevate your career

  Cybersecurity professionals have the technical skills to protect their corporate networks, but they also need to master certain soft skills if they truly want to be effective.  Continue Reading

• Explaining cybersecurity tabletop vs. live-fire exercises

  Tabletop games and live-fire exercises are two ways to test the effectiveness of enterprise security controls and defenses. Discover how each works and how they differ.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Copilot for Security: 5 use cases

  Copilot for Security can assist security pros -- from managers and CISOs to incident responders and SOC members -- in maintaining security posture and addressing security gaps.  Continue Reading

• How AI could change threat detection

  AI is changing technology as we know it. Discover how it's already improving organizations' ability to detect cybersecurity threats and how its benefits could grow as AI matures.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent vendor email compromise attacks

  Vendor email compromise is one of the latest email attacks to hit headlines. Learn how to prevent becoming a victim to this potentially expensive scheme.  Continue Reading

• Cyber-risk quantification challenges and tools that can help

  While cybersecurity risk should inform budget and strategy decisions, quantifying risk and the ROI of mitigation efforts isn't easy. Cyber-risk quantification tools can help.  Continue Reading

• How to create an AI acceptable use policy, plus template

  With great power comes -- in the case of generative AI -- great security and compliance risks. Learn how an AI acceptable use policy can help ensure safe use of the technology.  Continue Reading

• Top API risks and how to mitigate them

  While APIs play an essential role in most modern business strategies, they can also introduce serious security threats. Learn some of the top API risks and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• Threat hunting frameworks, techniques and methodologies

  Threat hunting's proactive approach plays a vital role in defending against cyberattacks. Learn about the frameworks, methodologies and techniques that make it so effective.  Continue Reading

• What is threat hunting? Key strategies explained

  If you are ready to take a more proactive approach to cybersecurity, threat hunting might be a tactic to consider. Here's what security teams should know.  Continue Reading

• Use AI threat modeling to mitigate emerging attacks

  AI threat modeling can help enterprise security teams identify weaknesses in their AI systems and apps -- and keep bad actors from exploiting them.  Continue Reading

• 4 AI cybersecurity jobs to consider now and in the future

  Now hiring: At the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, career opportunities are emerging. Explore four new jobs that combine AI and security expertise.  Continue Reading

• How AI will transform vulnerability management for the better

  Artificial intelligence is improving how enterprises address security vulnerabilities, resulting in stronger security postures and smaller attack surfaces. Learn more.  Continue Reading

• How to use the NIST CSF and AI RMF to address AI risks

  Companies are increasingly focused on how they can use AI but are also worried about their exposure to AI-fueled cybersecurity risks. Two NIST frameworks can help.  Continue Reading

• 5 open source Mitre ATT&CK tools

  Security teams that use the Mitre ATT&CK framework should consider using these open source tools to help map attacker techniques to the knowledge base.  Continue Reading

• How frictionless authentication works in online payments

  Online retailers face a challenge: Make the payment process quick and easy for legitimate customers but not for fraudsters. Frictionless authentication can help.  Continue Reading

• Guide to data detection and response (DDR)

  Data is one of the most important assets in any organization. To truly protect it, you need a DDR strategy. Here's what you need to know, with tips on buying DDR tools.  Continue Reading

• Too many cloud security tools? Time for consolidation

  Does your organization need every cloud security platform and service currently in use? Tool consolidation can reduce the chances of coverage gaps and increase security.  Continue Reading

• CrowdStrike outage lessons learned: Questions to ask vendors

  In light of the recent CrowdStrike outage, security teams should ask their vendors 10 key questions to ensure they're prepared should a similar event occur.  Continue Reading

• How to select an MDR security service

  With the threat landscape as challenging as it is, organizations are looking for reinforcements. One option is to bolster detection and response via third-party MDR services.  Continue Reading

• EDR testing: How to validate EDR tools

  Cutting through an EDR tool's marketing hype is difficult. Ask vendors questions, and conduct testing before buying a tool to determine if it solves your organization's pain points.  Continue Reading

• How invisible MFA works to reduce UX friction

  Traditional MFA provides benefits but tests users' patience. Explore how invisible MFA can make it easier to access resources and reduce MFA fatigue.  Continue Reading

• 12 types of endpoint security

  With the rise of remote work, mobile devices and IoT, the traditional security perimeter extends beyond corporate networks, making endpoint security crucial for organizations.  Continue Reading

• How to protect against cloud DDoS attacks

  Cloud DDoS protection enables companies to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks before they cause significant downtime, infrastructure issues and potential business losses.  Continue Reading

• How to assess SOC-as-a-service benefits and challenges

  While in-house SOCs are costly and complex to build and maintain, SOC as a service provides a more affordable, cloud-based alternative. Explore benefits and challenges.  Continue Reading

• 6 types of DNS attacks and how to prevent them

  DNS servers are vulnerable to a variety of attacks, but there are steps you can take to secure them from danger.  Continue Reading

• Evolving ZeroFont phishing attacks target Outlook users

  Threat actors are using a new twist on a longtime phishing tactic to compel corporate end users to open malicious emails. Learn how ZeroFont attacks work and how to prevent them.  Continue Reading

• How to implement an attack surface management program

  Keeping attackers away from corporate assets means keeping constant vigilance over the organization's attack surface. An attack surface management program can help.  Continue Reading

• Types of MDR security services: MEDR vs. MNDR vs. MXDR

  Considering MDR security services? There's more than one option available; learn how to find the best for your organization's security needs.  Continue Reading

• Where to place a firewall in an enterprise network

  Firewalls are a foundational element of a strong security posture, and their positioning affects both enterprise performance and cyberdefense.  Continue Reading

• 8 cloud detection and response use cases

  Unsure whether cloud detection and response is useful for your organization? These eight use cases could make CDR indispensable.  Continue Reading

• Cloud detection and response: CDR vs. EDR vs. NDR vs. XDR

  Cloud detection and response is the latest detection and response tool. Explore how it differs from endpoint, network and extended detection and response tools.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct a cloud security assessment

  Cloud computing presents organizations of all types with a nearly endless array of security challenges. Is your security team keeping up – and how do you know?  Continue Reading

• What dangling pointers are and how to avoid them

  Plenty of legacy systems are vulnerable to attackers looking for dangling pointers to gain unauthorized access. Learn how to identify dangling pointers and protect your network.  Continue Reading

• What a cybersecurity analyst does and how to become one

  Security analysts play a critical role in defending organizations' sensitive information from cyberattacks. Learn more about the position and how to pursue it.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent deepfakes in the era of generative AI

  Businesses must be ever vigilant in detecting the increasingly sophisticated nuances of deepfakes by applying security techniques that range from the simple to the complex.  Continue Reading

• Use these 6 user authentication types to secure networks

  One layer of security that all networks and applications need is authentication. Read up on six authentication types, from 2FA to biometrics to certificates.  Continue Reading

• How API attacks work, plus 5 common types

  A growing number of API attacks put enterprises at risk of serious data breaches. Learn how these attacks work, and explore some API security best practices.  Continue Reading

• 16 common types of cyberattacks and how to prevent them

  To stop cybercrime, companies must understand how they're being attacked. Here are the most damaging types of cyberattacks and what to do to prevent them.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 cybersecurity interview questions and answers

  Interviewing for a job in cybersecurity? Memorizing security terms won't cut it. Here are the 10 interview questions you should be ready for -- and how to answer them.  Continue Reading

• 5 essential programming languages for cybersecurity pros

  Coding is an important skill across almost every technology discipline today, and cybersecurity is no exception. Learn about the top programming languages for security professionals.  Continue Reading

• What qualifies as a material cybersecurity incident?

  In SEC rules, a cyberincident's materiality hinges on its potential impact on a public company's standing. Learn what this means for cybersecurity disclosure requirements.  Continue Reading

• 12 common types of malware attacks and how to prevent them

  The umbrella term malware is one of the greatest cybersecurity threats enterprises face. Learn about 12 common types of malware and how to prevent them.  Continue Reading

• EDR vs. antivirus: What's the difference?

  Endpoint detection and response and antivirus tools both protect enterprise networks, and both have distinct advantages. Which is better for your organization?  Continue Reading

• How deepfakes threaten biometric security controls

  Biometric security controls are under attack by deepfakes -- convincing images, videos and audio created by generative AI. But all is not lost. Learn how to mitigate the risk.  Continue Reading

• The 10 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2024

  Certifications can help security pros prove their baseline knowledge of infosec topics. Consider adding these top cloud security certifications to your arsenal.  Continue Reading

• SASE vs. SSE: Explaining the differences

  Most security professionals are familiar with secure access service edge, but now, there's a new tool for administrators to consider: security service edge.  Continue Reading

• Why it's SASE and zero trust, not SASE vs. zero trust

  When it comes to adopting SASE or zero trust, it's not a question of either/or, but using SASE to establish and enable zero-trust network access.  Continue Reading

• 8 SaaS security best practices for 2024

  SaaS has become ubiquitous. To secure it, take steps to inventory SaaS usage, securely authenticate usage, encrypt data, adopt single sign-on and more.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct an API risk assessment and improve security

  APIs are essential, but hackers find them attractive targets. A comprehensive API risk assessment strategy helps you identify potential vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• What is a cloud security framework? A complete guide

  With so many apps and data residing in cloud, employing a security framework to help protect cloud infrastructure is an essential move for an organization.  Continue Reading

• How to write a useful cybersecurity incident report

  Reacting to a cybersecurity event is just half the battle. An incident report can help companies understand why the attack occurred and how to avoid future security issues.  Continue Reading

• Cloud security automation: Benefits and best practices

  Automating security in the cloud can be invaluable for threat detection and mitigation. Explore key areas where security professionals should implement automation.  Continue Reading

• ChatGPT plugin flaws introduce enterprise security risks

  Insecure plugin design -- one of the top 10 LLM vulnerabilities, according to OWASP -- opens enterprises to attacks. Explore ChatGPT plugin security risks and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• Using ChatGPT as a SAST tool to find coding errors

  ChatGPT is lauded for its ability to generate code for developers, raising questions about the security of that code and the tool's ability to test code security.  Continue Reading

• How to converge networking and security teams: Key steps

  Companies can reap a lot of benefits by merging their networking and security teams. But it takes careful planning to make it work.  Continue Reading

• What role does an initial access broker play in the RaaS model?

  Initial access brokers play an increasingly vital role in the ransomware ecosystem, establishing entry points from which RaaS groups can facilitate attacks against organizations.  Continue Reading

• 5 Mitre ATT&CK framework use cases

  The Mitre ATT&CK framework helps security teams better protect their organizations. Read up on five Mitre ATT&CK use cases to consider adopting, from red teaming to SOC maturity.  Continue Reading

• CISSP or CISM: Which should you pursue?

  For hopeful practitioners, the question of whether to pursue CISSP or CISM depends on their career goals and interests. For some, the question should be, 'Why not both?'  Continue Reading

• Cloud vulnerability management: A complete guide

  Your security strategy might not grapple directly with cloud vulnerability management. Is it time to consider the possible benefits and challenges of this emerging product class?  Continue Reading

• RSAC panel debates confidence in post-quantum cryptography

  The Cryptographers' Panel at RSAC offered opinions on their confidence in PQC following the release of a paper questioning lattice-based encryption's viability.  Continue Reading

• How to create a cloud security policy, step by step

  What are the necessary components of a cloud security policy, and why should an organization go to the trouble to create one? Download a template to get the process started.  Continue Reading

• VM security in cloud computing explained

  Cloud computing allows an organization to reduce its risks by having to secure fewer resources. The tradeoff is that cloud creates more attack vectors. Don't let VMs trip you up.  Continue Reading

• How to detect deepfakes manually and using AI

  Deepfakes rely on AI to generate realistic but counterfeit content. A variety of automated tools and manual hints can help organizations pinpoint deepfake videos and images.  Continue Reading

• What is a cloud security engineer, and how do I become one?

  A cloud security engineer has specific responsibilities for helping to secure cloud infrastructure, applications and IT assets.  Continue Reading

• SSPM vs. CSPM: What's the difference?

  Posture management in the cloud is key, but evaluating different tools, such as SaaS security posture management and cloud security posture management platforms, can be confusing.  Continue Reading

• How remote work is changing patch management

  The work-from-home revolution is putting new demands on remote patch management. Here's how to tackle the challenges and make sure your remote workforce is protected.  Continue Reading

• Navigating cloud patch management: Benefits, best practices

  Bad actors use malicious code to exploit vulnerabilities, targeting on-demand systems and applications. Having an efficient mechanism to deploy patches in the cloud is critical.  Continue Reading

• Top 11 cloud security challenges and how to combat them

  Before jumping feet first into the cloud, understand the new and continuing top cloud security challenges your organization is likely to face -- and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• 3 ways AI is transforming cloud security, according to experts

  Generative AI only recently burst into the collective consciousness, but experts say it is already changing cloud security -- on both the defensive and offensive sides.  Continue Reading

• Traditional MFA isn't enough, phishing-resistant MFA is key

  Not every MFA technique is effective in combating phishing attacks. Enterprises need to consider new approaches to protect end users from fraudulent emails.  Continue Reading

• Automated patch management: 9 best practices for success

  Automating the patching process is almost a necessity, especially in large organizations. Here's why, plus pros and cons, tips and best practices for keeping systems up to date.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct security patch validation and verification

  Learn about the validation and verification phases of the security patch deployment cycle, two key steps to ensuring an organization's patch management procedure is proactive.  Continue Reading

• 4 types of cloud security tools organizations need in 2024

  From CIEM to SSE, these four types of cloud security tools help boost security efforts as organizations continue to expand their cloud environments.  Continue Reading

• Key software patch testing best practices

  Every company has to update and patch its software, but without careful testing, serious problems can occur. Here's how to make sure you're following the right steps.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of 7 breach and attack simulation tools

  Breach and attack simulation software can significantly beef up an organization's network defense strategy. But not all tools are made equally.  Continue Reading

• Benefits and challenges of NetOps-SecOps collaboration

  Organizations need to tread carefully when planning how to converge their networking and security teams to achieve potential benefits and mitigate the challenges.  Continue Reading

• Cloud database security: Best practices, challenges and threats

  If your company is using a cloud database, it's critical to stay on top of security. Review the security features offered by top cloud providers, plus some best practices.  Continue Reading

• 5 top OT threats and security challenges

  Securing operational technology is particularly critical but also especially challenging. Consider these top OT threats and how to manage them.  Continue Reading

• 10 enterprise patch management best practices

  It might not be the most exciting responsibility, but the value of a well-executed patch management strategy can't be denied. Use these best practices to build a smooth process.  Continue Reading