Security Operations & Management
Top Stories
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Tip
20 Aug 2026
Unifying FinOps and SecOps: The case for FinSecOps
The financial and operational aspects of security don't need to be separate disciplines. Is it time to consider a FinSecOps approach to defending your organization? Continue Reading
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Video
19 Aug 2026
Cutting through the Claude Mythos hype: What it means for CISOs
In this Reporters' Notebook video, Informa TechTarget journalists discuss what we know -- and don't know -- about Claude Mythos, and what CISOs should do next. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jun 2014
address space layout randomization (ASLR)
Address space layout randomization (ASLR) is a memory-protection process for operating systems (OSes) that guards against buffer-overflow attacks by randomizing the location where system executables are loaded into memory. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Nov 2013
Use John the Ripper to test network devices against brute forcing
Enterprise IT security organizations should test network devices using John the Ripper to ensure they are not susceptible to brute-force attacks. Continue Reading
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Guide
22 Jul 2013
How to define SIEM strategy, management and success in the enterprise
Enterprise SIEM technology is as functional, manageable and affordable as it's ever been. Learn how to achieve success with SIEM in your organization. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Sep 2011
Comparing certifications: ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, SSAE 16
Learn about ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, and why enterprises should pay attention to SSAE 16 over SAS 70. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2011
The hypervisor security patch management process
Enterprises using virtualization must include hypervisor patching in their patch management process. Robbie Higgins explains why. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2010
Outsourcing data center services: SMB security best practices
Learn best practices for outsourcing data center services and about the security and compliance considerations that influence whether an SMB should outsource data center services. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Sep 2009
Determine your Microsoft Windows patch level
A handful of patch management tools from Microsoft and third -parties can help your organization determine your Windows patch level and identify missing security patches. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2009
PCI DSS compliance requires new vendor management strategy
Requirement 12.8 requires a better vendor management strategy for PCI DSS compliance. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jun 2009
How to mitigate operational, compliance risk of outsourcing services
Companies must have an approach to evaluating partner risk, the level of risk of both the service and the provider, and the adequacy of the security practices of the provider. Continue Reading
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Answer
03 Feb 2009
What are the ethical issues when consulting for two competing companies?
Security consulting is a job in which privacy is paramount. Leaking security strategies to the wrong people -- especially a company's competition -- could lead to breaches or break ins. In this expert response, David Mortman gives best practices for handling consulting ethically. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2008
PCI DSS 3.1 requirement best practices
Requirement 3.1 of the PCI Data Security Standard requires minimum cardholder data storage. In this tip, learn how to determine how much data your organization should store. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jul 2008
Is the Orange Book still relevant for assessing security controls?
Is the Orange Book still the be-all and end-all for assessing security controls in the enterprise? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains what happened to the Orange Book, and the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation that replaced it. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2008
Intrusion detection system deployment recommendations
Before you take the time and effort to deploy an IDS, consider this advice. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Mar 2008
Is centralized logging worth all the effort?
Network log records play an extremely important role in any well-constructed security program. Expert Mike Chapple explains how to implement a centralized logging infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Feb 2008
What software development practices prevent input validation attacks?
Improper input validation leads to numerous kinds of attacks, including cross-site scripting, SQL injection and command injection. In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb reviews the most important application development practices. Continue Reading