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• 5-step IaaS security checklist for cloud customers

  Get expert advice on patching, data encryption, and identity and access management responsibilities in this enterprise IaaS security checklist.  Continue Reading

• DoS vs. DDoS: How they differ and the damage they cause

  DoS and DDoS attacks may not be new, but that doesn't mean they are any less disruptive to organizations. Companies should understand what they are and how they work.  Continue Reading

• How dynamic malware analysis works

  Security teams use dynamic malware analysis to uncover how malware works -- and thereby improve threat hunting and incident detection capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud security challenges and best practices

  Where multi-cloud goes, security complexity follows. From configuration to visibility, organizations must be aware of these main challenges and how to overcome them.  Continue Reading

• Use cloud threat intelligence to protect critical data and assets

  Cloud threat intelligence helps identify and analyze cloud-based threats, enabling security teams to better understand attacks and more proactively defend against them.  Continue Reading

• How to craft cyber-risk statements that work, with examples

  A cyber-risk statement should be clear, concise and simple -- but that doesn't mean it's easy to write. Get tips and read our cyber-risk statement examples.  Continue Reading

• What is cybersecurity mesh and how can it help you?

  The concept of cybersecurity mesh could help solve and simplify issues created by multi-cloud deployments and the increase in remote work environments.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct a social engineering penetration test

  Social engineering attacks are becoming more sophisticated and more damaging. Penetration testing is one of the best ways to learn how to safeguard your systems against attack.  Continue Reading

• Benefits and challenges of managed cloud security services

  The rapid drive to hybrid and multi-cloud environments has organizations scrambling to get proper protections into place. For many, external security support is critical.  Continue Reading

• Top metaverse cybersecurity challenges: How to address them

  As the metaverse takes shape, companies must consider a slew of new cybersecurity challenges and how to deal with them.  Continue Reading

• Understand the pros and cons of enterprise password managers

  Almost half of breaches occur because of compromised credentials. Using a password manager to control how users create their IDs may be a good step to protect enterprise assets.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 data loss prevention tools for 2024

  Data loss prevention software is a necessity for most companies. Our guide gives you a quick overview of seven top DLP providers and tells you what works -- and what doesn't.  Continue Reading

• Close security gaps with attack path analysis and management

  Traditional cybersecurity approaches alone can fall short. Comprehensive attack path analysis and management map out vulnerabilities and help organizations protect key assets.  Continue Reading

• Shadow AI poses new generation of threats to enterprise IT

  AI is all the rage -- and so is shadow AI. Learn how unsanctioned use of generative AI tools can open organizations up to significant risks and what to do about it.  Continue Reading

• 6 multi-cloud identity management tips and best practices

  The more cloud services organizations adopt, the more identity challenges they face. Follow these five tips to improve multi-cloud identity management.  Continue Reading

• Top 8 cloud IAM best practices to implement

  Cloud adds a level of complexity to identity and access management. Be sure to follow these cloud IAM best practices to prevent identity-related security issues.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity best practices and tips for businesses

  Looking to improve your business's cybersecurity program? Study these 10 cybersecurity best practices and tips.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity career path: 5-step guide to success

  Taking the lead from ISSA's framework, here's a guide to how you can map out a long and profitable career in cybersecurity.  Continue Reading

• 7 cloud IAM challenges and how to address them

  Cloud use affects how organizations manage access and identity governance. Learn about seven cloud IAM challenges and how to handle them.  Continue Reading

• Top 15 email security best practices for 2024

  Attackers exploit email every day to break into corporate networks, but the risk can be reduced by adhering to these 15 email security best practices.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips to find cyber insurance coverage in 2024

  The cyber insurance industry is settling down but isn't without challenges. Read up on cyber insurance in 2024 and how to get the most from your organization's coverage this year.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2024

  Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Learn how both can get the job done with this checklist.  Continue Reading

• 10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success in 2024

  Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand.  Continue Reading

• Why organizations need risk-based vulnerability management

  As organizations become increasingly dispersed, they need a risk-based vulnerability management approach to achieve the best protection against cybersecurity threats.  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 4 incident response certifications to consider in 2024

  Cybersecurity professionals pursuing an incident response track should consider the following certifications to bolster their knowledge and advance their career.  Continue Reading

• What is attack surface management and why is it necessary?

  Attack surface management approaches security from the attacker's perspective. Learn how ASM can help better secure your organization's assets and resources.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity skills gap: Why it exists and how to address it

  The cybersecurity skills shortage is putting enterprises at risk. Worse, it shows no sign of abating. Here is why it's happening and what employers can do to mitigate the problem.  Continue Reading

• How to rank and prioritize security vulnerabilities in 3 steps

  Vulnerability management programs gather massive amounts of data on security weaknesses. Security teams should learn how to rank vulnerabilities to quickly fix the biggest issues.  Continue Reading

• The 9 best incident response metrics and how to use them

  To solve a problem, one first has to know it exists. In incident response, that means knowing how long it takes to respond to and remediate threats, using these key metrics.  Continue Reading

• Building an incident response framework for your enterprise

  Understanding incident response framework standards and how to build the best framework for your organization is essential to prevent threats and mitigate cyber incidents.  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

• Business continuity vs. disaster recovery vs. incident response

  To stay in business, expect the unexpected. Learn how business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response differ -- and why organizations need plans for all three.  Continue Reading

• Incident response automation: What it is and how it works

  Many of today's security operations teams are understaffed and overwhelmed. Learn how incident response automation can help them work smarter, instead of harder.  Continue Reading

• How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps

  This five-step framework for performing a cybersecurity risk assessment will help your organization prevent and reduce costly security incidents and avoid compliance issues.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct incident response tabletop exercises

  Have an incident response plan but aren't running incident response tabletop exercises? These simulations are key to knowing if your plan will work during an actual security event.  Continue Reading

• CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What's the difference?

  What's in a name? Parse the true differences between a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC, before you decide what's best for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Incident management vs. incident response explained

  While even many seasoned cybersecurity leaders use the terms 'incident management' and 'incident response' interchangeably, they aren't technically synonymous.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 SOAR use cases to implement in enterprise SOCs

  Automating basic SOC workflows with SOAR can improve an organization's security posture. Explore six SOAR use cases to streamline SOC processes and augment human analysts.  Continue Reading

• 13 incident response best practices for your organization

  An incident response program ensures security events are addressed quickly and effectively as soon as they occur. These best practices can help get your organization on track fast.  Continue Reading

• Incident response: How to implement a communication plan

  Communication is critical to an effective incident response plan. Here are five best practices for communication planning and a free, editable template to get started.  Continue Reading

• Cloud incident response: Frameworks and best practices

  Cloud incident response, like it sounds, involves responding to incidents in the cloud. But there are nuances to be aware of and unique best practices to follow.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity certifications to boost your career in 2024

  A consensus of industry professionals rank these 10 security certifications as the most coveted by employers and security pros -- plus links to 10 vendor security certifications.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 enterprise cybersecurity challenges in 2024

  Security teams faced unprecedented challenges in 2023. The year ahead appears no less daunting. Here are the cybersecurity trends and safeguards to consider in 2024.  Continue Reading

• How to create an incident response playbook

  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 12 online cybersecurity courses for 2024

  Our panel of experts picked the best free and paid online cybersecurity courses for working professionals looking to advance their careers and for newbies breaking into the field.  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

• Web fuzzing: Everything you need to know

  Web fuzzing provides automated web application testing, which enables security teams to discover vulnerabilities within web apps before attackers do.  Continue Reading

• Generative 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 CISOs can manage multiprovider cybersecurity portfolios

  In today's cybersecurity market, the as-a-service model reigns. That means, as they increasingly rely on outsourcing, CISOs must learn to juggle multiple third-party providers.  Continue Reading

• 12 key cybersecurity metrics and KPIs for businesses to track

  IT security managers need to monitor cybersecurity efforts and make sure they're effective. These 12 metrics and KPIs will help show what's working -- and what isn't.  Continue Reading

• Assess security posture with the Cloud Security Maturity Model

  The Cloud Security Maturity Model enables organizations to assess their cloud security posture and optimize it as they continue their cloud journey.  Continue Reading

• 7 key OT security best practices

  Keeping operational technology secure requires vigilance and effort, especially as OT increasingly converges with IT. These cybersecurity best practices can help.  Continue Reading

• 15 benefits of outsourcing your cybersecurity operations

  For companies battling data breaches and cyberattacks, MSSPs can offer lower costs, better reliability, broader experience, more skills and other benefits.  Continue Reading

• AI in risk management: Top benefits and challenges explained

  AI and machine learning tools can aid in risk management programs. Here are the potential benefits, use cases and challenges your organization needs to know about.  Continue Reading

• SBOM formats compared: CycloneDX vs. SPDX vs. SWID Tags

  Organizations can choose between three SBOM formats: CycloneDX, SPDX and SWID Tags. Learn more about them to determine which fits your organization best.  Continue Reading

• 8 ways to cope with cybersecurity budget cuts

  In times of economic uncertainty, cybersecurity budget cuts can make the security team's job even more challenging. Here are eight ways to minimize risk with minimal resources.  Continue Reading

• How to protect your organization from IoT malware

  IoT devices are attractive targets to attackers, but keeping them secure isn't easy. Still, there are steps to take to minimize risk and protect networks from attacks.  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

• 7 useful hardware pen testing tools

  Penetration testers use a variety of hardware to conduct security assessments, including a powerful laptop, Raspberry Pi, Rubber Ducky and more.  Continue Reading

• What an email security policy is and how to build one

  Companies must have an effective security policy in place to protect email from cybercriminals and employee misuse. Learn how to build one for your company.  Continue Reading

• How to create a cybersecurity awareness training program

  Cybersecurity awareness training often misses the mark, leaving employees undereducated and organizations vulnerable to attack. Here's how to succeed where too many fail.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 IT security frameworks and standards explained

  Several IT security frameworks and cybersecurity standards are available to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right ones for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 cloud misconfigurations and best practices to avoid them

  Cloud security means keeping a close eye on the configuration of cloud resources and assets. These best practices can keep you safe from attackers and other malicious activities.  Continue Reading

• How to create a company password policy, with template

  Use these guidelines and our free template to ensure your company's password policy sets the ground rules for strong and effective password creation and use.  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

• Cybersecurity vs. cyber resilience: What's the difference?

  Companies need cybersecurity and cyber-resilience strategies to protect against attacks and mitigate damage in the aftermath of a successful data breach.  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 to conduct a cyber-resilience assessment

  It's a good cyber-hygiene practice to periodically review your organization's cybersecurity plans and procedures. Use this checklist to guide your cyber-resilience assessment.  Continue Reading

• Allowlisting vs. blocklisting: Benefits and challenges

  Allowlisting and blocklisting are key components of access control. Learn the benefits and challenges of each approach and why a combination of the two is often the best strategy.  Continue Reading

• Build a strong cyber-resilience strategy with existing tools

  Existing security protocols and processes can be combined to build a cyber-resilience framework, but understanding how these components relate to each other is key.  Continue Reading

• Why fourth-party risk management is a must-have

  It's not just third-party vendors that pose a security risk. Organizations should also keep an eye on their suppliers' suppliers with a fourth-party risk management strategy.  Continue Reading

• 5 steps to achieve a risk-based security strategy

  Learn about the five steps to implement a risk-based security strategy that helps naturally deliver compliance as a consequence of an improved security posture.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 password hygiene tips and best practices

  Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data, making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe.  Continue Reading

• Physical pen testing methods and tools

  While companies regularly conduct network penetration tests, they may overlook physical office security. Here's how attackers -- with a baseball cap and smartphone -- get in.  Continue Reading

• Security log management and logging best practices

  Learn how to conduct security log management that provides visibility into IT infrastructure activities and traffic, improves troubleshooting and prevents service disruptions.  Continue Reading

• Using the FAIR model to quantify cyber-risk

  The Factor Analysis of Information Risk methodology helps organizations frame their cyber-risk exposure as a business issue and quantify it in financial terms. Learn how FAIR works.  Continue Reading

• How to land a corporate board seat as a CISO

  Any CISO who aspires to a corporate board seat needs a strategic approach. Learn how security executives can position themselves to become top-level decision-makers.  Continue Reading

• How to use Wireshark to sniff and scan network traffic

  Wireshark continues to be a critical tool for security practitioners. Learning how to use it to scan network traffic should be on every security pro's to-do list.  Continue Reading

• 5 common browser attacks and how to prevent them

  Browsers are critical components of any organization, especially with the rise of web apps. Security teams and users must, therefore, know how to avoid common browser attacks.  Continue Reading

• How to develop a cybersecurity strategy: Step-by-step guide

  A cybersecurity strategy isn't meant to be perfect, but it must be proactive, effective, actively supported and evolving. Here are the four steps required to get there.  Continue Reading

• 3 phases of the third-party risk management lifecycle

  Contractors and other third parties can make systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. The third-party risk management lifecycle helps ensure outside vendors protect your data.  Continue Reading

• How to train employees to avoid ransomware

  Do your employees know what to do if ransomware strikes? As your organization's first line of defense, they should receive regular trainings on ransomware prevention and detection.  Continue Reading

• How to remove ransomware, step by step

  Prevention is key when it comes to ransomware infections. But there are ways to recover data if a device is compromised. Uncover four key steps to ransomware removal.  Continue Reading

• The 10 biggest ransomware attacks in history

  From private organizations and manufacturers to healthcare organizations and entire countries, read up on 10 of the most famous ransomware attacks of all time.  Continue Reading

• 6 stages of the ransomware lifecycle

  Know thy enemy. By understanding the nuances of the ransomware lifecycle, enterprise security teams can best protect their organizations from attacks.  Continue Reading

• 10 antimalware tools for ransomware protection and removal

  Businesses face billions of malware and ransomware threats each year. Antimalware tools can help enterprises protect their networks and limit any damages that may occur.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent ransomware in 6 steps

  Ransomware can cost companies billions in damage. Incorporate these ransomware prevention best practices, from defense in depth to patch management, to keep attackers out.  Continue Reading

• Cut through cybersecurity vendor hype with these 6 tips

  Cybersecurity vendor hype can make purchasing decisions difficult. When considering a new product or service, think critically about whether it would truly add business value.  Continue Reading

• How to recover from a ransomware attack

  With a ransomware recovery plan, organizations can act quickly to prevent data loss without descending into chaos. Learn the six steps to incorporate into your plan.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise dark web monitoring: Why it's worth the investment

  Getting an early warning that your data has been compromised is a key benefit of dark web monitoring, but there are many more. By knowing your enemies, you can better protect your assets.  Continue Reading

• Should companies make ransomware payments?

  Once infected with ransomware, organizations face a major question: to pay or not to pay? Law enforcement recommends against it, but that doesn't stop all companies from paying.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct a cloud security assessment

  Cloud environments are complicated by visibility issues, misconfigurations and more. Cloud security assessments are one way to ensure everything is protected.  Continue Reading

• 5 digital forensics tools experts use in 2023

  A data breach prompts law enforcement and affected organizations to investigate. These five digital forensics tools help with evidence collection and incident response.  Continue Reading

• Top 3 ransomware attack vectors and how to avoid them

  Protecting your organization against these three common ransomware attack entryways could mean the difference between staying safe or falling victim to a devastating breach.  Continue Reading

• How to create a ransomware incident response plan

  A ransomware incident response plan may be the difference between surviving an attack and shuttering operations. Read key planning steps, and download a free template to get started.  Continue Reading

• 8 vulnerability management tools to consider in 2023

  Vulnerability management tools help organizations identify and remediate system and application weaknesses and more. Choose your tool -- or tools -- carefully.  Continue Reading

• How honey tokens support cyber deception strategies

  Learn how to flip the script on malicious hackers with honey tokens, which act like tripwires to reveal an attacker's presence.  Continue Reading

• Improve IAM with identity threat detection and response

  Attackers increasingly target user accounts to gain access. Identity threat detection and response offers organizations a way to improve security for identity-based systems.  Continue Reading

• How to avoid LinkedIn phishing attacks in the enterprise

  Organizations and users need to be vigilant about spotting LinkedIn phishing attacks by bad actors on the large business social media platform. Learn how to foil the attempts.  Continue Reading