In the ever changing field of cybersecurity, understanding industry terms and technologies is required. Two technologies included in this category are Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). IT professionals should know the difference between the two and how they operate. This knowledge is needed to keep your network secure from hackers. What …
Computer Network Defense (CND) is a form of cybersecurity for the securing of military and government computer systems. Like everyone else in the world, national agencies also have to secure their systems against malicious cyber attacks. We live in a highly technological era, with computers and other technology being used for good all over the …
Cybersecurity for manufacturers couldn’t be more paramount than it is today, with attackers coming up with new ways to exploit systems every day. A 2019 Manufacturing and Distribution Report showed that at least half of all manufacturing companies have been duped into data breaches in the last year! These are staggering numbers that definitely …
Log management has come a long way over the years. Initially, it did exactly what the name suggests; log management capabilities alone. However, technology advances and modern cyber security protocols and threats have required that log management be more robust. Now security incident and event management tools have become an imperative part of the log …
The need for good cybersecurity practices continues to be of utmost importance in our ever changing digital age. This is especially true for cybersecurity financial services. Protecting the personal and financial data of customers should be the first priority of financial services everywhere. Having good cybersecurity practices makes your company appear more trustworthy and protects …
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Next Generation SIEM provides much needed security in today’s online business world. First-generation SIEM solutions do not have the breadth or the depth of centralized operational risk, business, and forensic data in order to provide threat detection across an entire IT landscape. Next generation SIEM solutions have been developed to accommodate the needs of modern …
An information security program is a set of standards, guidelines, procedures, and policies for your business’s cybersecurity plan and protocol. It provides a road map for successful security management controls and practices. In today’s online business landscape, companies are expected to provide proof that they have programs in place for protecting their own proprietary information …
The NERC CIP, otherwise known as the North American Reliability Corporation’s critical infrastructure plan, is a highly important course of actions set forth to protect, secure and maintain the American electrical grid. The CIP plan is the perfect coordination of NERC’s operations to ensure the continuing safety of our critical power infrastructure. The Basics of …
Enterprise risk management (ERM) involves the planning, organization, leading, and controlling of an organization’s activities in order to minimize security risks. With today’s cloud-based businesses, online cyber security threats, and compliance protocol, Risk management is extremely important. Company stakeholders, investors and board members are often requiring that companies provide proof of ERM. Risk management at …
Today’s security information and event management (SIEM) software vendors should provide much more than log-management. The best service providers will deliver advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, analytics, and threat management against all the latest malware, adware, and cyber attacks. SIEM Vendors should ensure that your business has the capacity to manage security events and risks …
