Threat Detection & Incident Response
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20 Oct 2026
AI agents risk blind spots without shared security data, experts warn
Building a common, continuously updated view across security tools raises practical questions about data ownership, freshness and resolving disagreements. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2026
AI in the SOC: 5 high-value use cases for enterprise SOCs
AI helps enterprise SOCs prioritize alerts, speed up investigations, improve threat hunting, streamline incident response and reporting, and manage risks with human oversight. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2015
Beyond the Page: New SIEM Battleground Unfolds with Advanced Analytics
Robert Lemos looks at next-generation security information and event management analytic tools and cloud-based systems. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2015
SIEM systems: Using analytics to reduce false positives
Combining data from a variety of sources with better analytics can reduce workloads. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2015
Final five considerations when evaluating intrusion detection tools
Before making an investment in an intrusion detection and prevention system, be sure to read this list of five final considerations to keep in mind during intrusion detection system evaluation. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2015
Introduction to intrusion detection and prevention technologies
Intrusion detection and preventions systems can be critical components to an enterprise's threat management strategy. Learn the history behind the technologies and why they are so important. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2015
Evaluating enterprise intrusion detection system vendors
Selecting an intrusion detection and prevention system vendor can be a time-consuming task. Get help evaluating vendors and products with this list of must-ask questions. Plus, a comprehensive vendor list. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2014
FAQ: Were executives held accountable after the Target data breach?
Target Corp. has made major executive changes in the months following its massive 2013 data breach as the company strives to reassure customers and rework digital information security processes. Continue Reading
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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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28 Apr 2014
Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures
In this excerpt from Digital Forensics Processing and Procedures, the authors provide insight on areas that will need to be considered when setting up a forensic laboratory. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2014
Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace
This is an excerpt from the book Investigating Internet Crimes: An Introduction to Solving Crimes in Cyberspace by Todd G. Shipley and Art Bowker. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2014
NSA TAO: What Tailored Access Operations unit means for enterprises
The NSA's top-secret Tailored Access Operations offensive hacking unit offers enterprise defense strategy lessons. Expert Nick Lewis discusses. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2014
Linux Malware Incident Response
In this excerpt from Linux Malware Incident Response, authors Cameron Malin, Eoghan Casey and James Aquilina discuss volatile data collection methodology, steps and preservation. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2013
Inside the BREACH attack: How to avoid HTTPS traffic exploits
Enterprise threats expert Nick Lewis examines how the BREACH attack exploits HTTPS traffic and what enterprises can do to mitigate the attack risk. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2013
Security incident response procedures: When to do a system shutdown
At times, security incident response procedures require drastic measures. Expert Nick Lewis explains when and how to perform a system shutdown. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2013
RSA Silver Tail improves online fraud detection, enterprise security
Fraud prevention for the Web: RSA Silver Tail sets stage for enterprise-level security with big data and brand new interface. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2013
Antivirus evasion techniques show ease in avoiding antivirus detection
In the wake of the New York Times attack, a look at antivirus evasion techniques show how easy it is to avoid antivirus detection and why new defenses are needed. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2012
Security incident management in the cloud: Tackling the challenges
Identifying security incidents in cloud environments isn't easy, but there are steps companies can take to ease the process. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2011
Locate IP address location: How to confirm the origin of a cyberattack
What's the best way to determine the origin of a cyberattack? Expert Nick Lewis weighs in. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2011
Digital forensic challenges in a cloud computing environment
Cloud computing creates difficulties for digital forensic investigators. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2010
Lack of incident response plan leaves hole in compliance strategy
Without an incident response plan, businesses can tend to be reactive rather than proactive when data breaches occur. Here are some steps to follow. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2010
Is it possible to crack the public key encryption algorithm?
Is it possible to create a PKI encryption key that is unbreakable? IAM expert Randall Gamby weighs in. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2009
Rogue AP containment methods
Wireless network monitoring systems are quickly moving from detection alone to detection and prevention. In particular, many now provide options to "block" rogue devices, preventing wireless or wired network access. This tip explores how these containment features work, their potential side-effects, and what network administrators should consider before activating them. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2009
What is the cause of an 'intrusion attempt' message?
Have you ever received a message from your endpoint security product stating that an intrusion attempt has been blocked? Mike Chapple gives three possibilities for the alert's likely cause. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2008
What vendors would you recommend for software write-blockers?
In a forensics investigation, a software write-blocker can be very helpful. But which vendors offer the best blockers? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains what to look for. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2008
Built-in Windows commands to determine if a system has been hacked
In this tip, contributor Ed Skoudis identifies five of the most useful Windows command-line tools for machine analysis and discusses how they can assist administrators in determining if a machine has been hacked. Continue Reading