Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Security behavioral analytics: The impact of real-time BTA

  Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder of Nemertes Research, explains real-time threat analysis in terms of BTA and its next-generation security architecture. Continue Reading

• The 12 biggest cloud security threats, according to the CSA

  The Cloud Security Alliance reported what it found to be the biggest cloud security threats. Expert Rob Shapland looks at how cloud risks compare to on-premises risks. Continue Reading

• The top six EMM vendors offering MDM capabilities

  With vendors expanding their horizons from just MDM to more comprehensive EMM products, it is crucial to look at these EMM vendors who offer MDM capabilities. Continue Reading

• Comparing the leading mobile device management products

  Expert Matt Pascucci examines the top mobile device management offerings to help you determine which MDM products are the best fit for your organization. Continue Reading

• Six questions to ask before buying enterprise MDM products

  Mobile device management can be a crucial part of enterprise security. Expert Matt Pascucci presents the key questions to ask when investigating MDM products. Continue Reading

• Understand the basics of mobile device management products

  Implementing MDM products has traditionally been the go-to answer for securing mobile devices, but with the role of mobile devices in the enterprise growing, admins need a more comprehensive security option.Continue Reading

• Three enterprise scenarios for MDM products

  Expert Matt Pascucci outlines three enterprise uses cases for mobile device management products to see how they can protect users, devices and corporate data.Continue Reading

• Information security certification guide: Intermediate level

  Part two of this information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral intermediate certifications for IT professionals interested in midlevel positions.Continue Reading

• Botnet attacks are evolving; your defenses must too

  Botnets are evolving and will continue to plague organizations. There is no one tool that will be sufficient, so it’s time to layer your anti-botnet defenses.Continue Reading

• Get the best botnet protection with the right array of tools

  Enterprise anti-botnet defenses, to be effective, must be added in multiple layers. No single security product will do the trick, but the right combo of tools can.Continue Reading

• Three reasons to implement an NAC system

  The growth in devices on the network has heightened the need for network access control products. This article presents scenarios where an enterprise might need an NAC system.Continue Reading

• Which 4G vulnerabilities should BYOD users be aware of?

  Enterprises should consider pressing 4G vulnerabilities when developing a BYOD strategy for their employees. Expert Judith Myerson explains the flaws and what to do about them.Continue Reading

• Information security certifications: Introductory level

  This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions.Continue Reading

• How machine learning-powered password guessing impacts security

  A new password guessing technique takes advantage of machine learning technologies. Expert Michael Cobb discusses how much of a threat this is to enterprise security.Continue Reading

• Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act: Should we 'hack back'?

  With the proposal of the Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act, individuals would be able to 'hack back' when information is stolen. Matt Pascucci makes the case against the bill.Continue Reading

• How do source code reviews of security products work?

  Tensions between the U.S. and Russia have led to source code reviews on security products, but the process isn't new. Expert Michael Cobb explains what to know about these reviews.Continue Reading

• Tools for those seeking security for apps in the enterprise

  Need better security for apps? The right tools are key, but the right approach just as important. That's why you should consider the quality management system model.Continue Reading

• Security for applications: What tools and principles work?

  Better app security requires both designing security in and protecting it from without. Learn how to work it from both angles and what tools you'll need for the job.Continue Reading

• HTTP Strict Transport Security: What are the security benefits?

  Google's use of HTTP Strict Transport Security aims to improve web browsing security. Expert Judith Myerson explains how HSTS can make the internet more secure.Continue Reading

• VMware AppDefense: How will it address endpoint security?

  VMware announced AppDefense, its latest effort to help improve endpoint security. Matt Pascucci explains how AppDefense addresses applications in vSphere environments.Continue Reading

• How does Google Play Protect aim to improve Android security?

  Google's new security platform, Google Play Protect, looks to decrease Android app security threats through machine learning. Michael Cobb explains how the new platform works.Continue Reading

• Securing endpoints with supplementary tools protects data

  Learn how network access control (NAC), data loss prevention (DLP) and robust data destruction tools secure the data in your corporate endpoints against data loss.Continue Reading

• How can peer group analysis address malicious apps?

  Google is using machine learning and peer group analysis to protect against malicious Android apps in the Google Play Store. Matt Pascucci explains how this works.Continue Reading

• Can the STIX security framework improve threat intelligence sharing?

  Can Structured Threat Information eXpression improve threat intelligence sharing? Nick Lewis breaks down the evolution of the STIX security framework.Continue Reading

• How to make a SIEM system comparison before you buy

  The current trend in SIEM systems involves machine learning capabilties. Even so, direct human management is still essential for SIEM to be effective.Continue Reading

• What SIEM features are essential for your company?

  On the hunt for the best SIEM tool for your company? Learn how to evaluate the capabilties of the newest security information and event management products.Continue Reading

• Machine learning in cybersecurity: How to evaluate offerings

  Vendors are pitching machine learning for cybersecurity applications to replace traditional signature-based threat detection. But how can enterprises evaluate this new tech?Continue Reading

• Are long URLs better for security than short URLs?

  Shortened URLs are weak on security and easy for attackers to inject with malware. Expert Judith Myerson discusses how long URLs are more secure, despite the inconvenience.Continue Reading

• Symantec Data Loss Prevention: Product overview

  Expert Bill Hayes checks out the Symantec Data Loss Prevention suite, featuring an architecture consisting of content-aware detection servers, endpoint agents and unified management.Continue Reading

• Top cybersecurity conferences for when Black Hat and RSA aren't right

  The big cybersecurity conferences can make attendees weary, but there are many alternatives to the big name shows that may be easier to get to and easier to handle.Continue Reading

• Electronic voting systems in the U.S. need post-election audits

  Colorado will implement a new system for auditing electronic voting systems. Post-election audits have been proven to help, but are they enough to boost public trust in the systems?Continue Reading

• Learn what network access control systems can do for you

  Network access control systems keep rogue or compromised devices off of corporate networks. See how they work and the other security technologies with which they work.Continue Reading

• Symantec Endpoint Protection and the details for buyers to know

  Expert Ed Tittel examines Symantec Endpoint Protection, an intrusion prevention, firewall and antimalware product for physical and virtual endpoints.Continue Reading

• A closer look at Kaspersky antimalware protection services

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at Kaspersky antimalware product Endpoint Security, which provides multilayered protection against malware, phishing attacks and other exploits.Continue Reading

• How can OSS-Fuzz and other vulnerability scanners help developers?

  Google's OSS-Fuzz is an open source vulnerability scanner. Expert Matthew Pascucci looks at how developers can take advantage of this tool and others like it.Continue Reading

• Details of Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services

  Expert Ed Tittel takes a closer look at Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services, an antivirus and antimalware product for small organizations.Continue Reading

• Trend Micro OfficeScan endpoint protection software and its offerings

  Expert contributor Ed Tittel takes a look at Trend Micro OfficeScan, an endpoint protection product with antivirus and antimalware functionality for physical and virtualized endpoints.Continue Reading

• The various offers of Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection

  Expert Ed Tittel examines System Center Endpoint Protection, Microsoft's native Windows antivirus and antimalware security product.Continue Reading

• Did DDoS attacks cause the FCC net neutrality site to go down?

  The FCC net neutrality comment site crashed, and it was blamed on DDoS attacks. Expert Matthew Pascucci looks at the technical side of this incident and what was behind it.Continue Reading

• An in-depth look into McAfee Endpoint Threat Protection

  McAfee Endpoint Threat Protection is an antimalware protection product that is designed to secure Windows systems against malware, data loss and other threats in standalone or networked environments.Continue Reading

• Poison Ivy RAT: What new delivery techniques are attackers using?

  A revamped Poison Ivy RAT campaign has been using new evasion and distribution techniques. Expert Nick Lewis explains the new attack methods that enterprises should look out for.Continue Reading

• Sophos Endpoint Protection and an overview of its features

  Expert Ed Tittel examines Sophos Endpoint Protection, an endpoint security platform with antivirus, antimalware and more.Continue Reading

• The GDPR right to be forgotten: Don't forget it

  Nexsan's Gary Watson explains that the GDPR right to be forgotten will be an important piece of the compliance picture and means deleting data securely, completely and provably when customers ask for it.Continue Reading

• What tools were used to hide fileless malware in server memory?

  Fileless malware hidden in server memory led to attacks on many companies worldwide. Expert Nick Lewis explains how these attacks fit in with the wider fileless malware trend.Continue Reading

• Federal Cloud Computing

  In this excerpt from chapter three of Federal Cloud Computing, author Matthew Metheny discusses open source software and its use in the U.S. federal government.Continue Reading

• IPv6 addresses: Security recommendations for usage

  IPv6 addresses can be used in a number of ways that can strengthen information security. Expert Fernando Gont explains the basics of IPv6 address usage for enterprises.Continue Reading

• Applying cybersecurity readiness to today's enterprises

  How prepared is your organization for a cyberattack? Expert Peter Sullivan outlines the seven steps enterprises need to take in order to achieve cybersecurity readiness.Continue Reading

• Tools to transfer large files: How to find and buy the best

  Need to transfer files within headquarters or between branches? Managed file transfer tools now offer some interesting new features.Continue Reading

• Why security incident management is paramount for enterprises

  Enterprises aren't truly prepared for cyber threats unless they have proper security incident management in place. Expert Peter Sullivan explains what enterprises need to know.Continue Reading

• Evaluating endpoint security products for antimalware protection

  Expert contributor Ed Tittel explores key criteria for evaluating endpoint security products to determine the best option for antimalware protection for your organization.Continue Reading

• Advanced endpoint protection takes on the latest exploits

  Advanced endpoint protection is arriving from all quarters -- machine learning, crafty sandboxes, behavior analytics. Learn how tech advances are being applied to endpoints.Continue Reading

• How does the Microsoft Authenticator application affect password use?

  The Microsoft Authenticator application enables smartphone-based, two-factor authentication and attempts to reduce the use of passwords. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how.Continue Reading

• The digital certificate: How it works, which to buy

  This expert guide on the digital certificate provides essential information to what can be a complex purchase. Learn about the options and how to find the best for one for your network.Continue Reading

• Select the best patch management software for your company

  Patch management software enables businesses to prioritize and automatically update systems so that their assets remain secure. See which best fits your infosec strategy.Continue Reading

• Patch management tool comparison: What are the best products?

  With so many different vendors in the market, it isn't easy to pick the right patch management tool. Read this product comparison to see which is best for your company.Continue Reading

• What breach detection systems are best for corporate defenses?

  A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security.Continue Reading

• Use a web app firewall to halt app attacks

  As the demands on web application firewalls grow, the available WAF features are also expanding. What do you need to know to evaluate the tools vendors offer?Continue Reading

• To secure Office 365, take advantage of controls Microsoft offers

  Securing Office 365 properly requires addressing upfront any specific risks of a particular environment and taking advantage of the many security controls Microsoft offers.Continue Reading

• Office 365 security features: As good as it gets?

  Online and application security is never perfect, but Office 365 security features come close. Here's an overview of how Microsoft installed security in its popular suite.Continue Reading

• Address Office 365 security concerns while enjoying its benefits

  Office 365 security concerns should worry you but not dampen your enthusiasm for the platform's potential benefits for your business. Here's what you need to consider upfront.Continue Reading

• Know why patch management tools are required in the IT infrastructure

  Regulations, efficiency and protection are the main drivers for purchasing patch management tools. See why automated patch management is a requirement for most businesses.Continue Reading

• How does Facebook's Delegated Recovery enable account verification?

  Facebook's Delegated Recovery aims to replace knowledge-based authentication with third-party account verification. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this protocol works.Continue Reading

• How mobile application assessments can boost enterprise security

  Mobile application assessments can help enterprises decide which apps to allow, improving security. Christopher Crowley of the SANS Institute discusses how to use app assessments.Continue Reading

• Cloud access security brokers: Hard to tell what's real

  Most cloud access security brokers offer CISOs a way to set policy and gain better understanding of multiple cloud services and data in use across the enterprise. As CASBs have gained momentum in recent years, use cases for them have expanded. Do ...Continue Reading

• Wendy Nather: 'We're on a trajectory for profound change'

  This former CISO talks about her uncharted path from international banking to industry analysis. What's next for infosec? We ask the security strategist those questions and more.Continue Reading

• Report: Threat hunting is more SOC than intel

  Threat hunting is driven by alerts with less emphasis on cyberthreat intelligence, according to researchers. Yet 60% of those surveyed cited measurable security improvements.Continue Reading

• Experian's Tom King tackles role of CISO from the ground up

  An early career as a geologist helped the veteran financial services CISO thrive in the security field. The CISO role is now broader than technical functions, he says.Continue Reading

• How does a privacy impact assessment affect enterprise security?

  A privacy impact assessment can help enterprises determine where their data is at risk of exposure. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how and when to conduct these assessments.Continue Reading

• Using threat intelligence tools to prevent attacks on your enterprise

  Using threat intelligence tools can help your enterprise stay one step ahead of attackers and possible threats. Learn how threat intelligence can be used in your company.Continue Reading

• Trustwave Data Loss Prevention: Product overview

  Expert Bill Hayes examines Trustwave Data Loss Prevention and how the product addresses data at rest, endpoint data in use and network data in transit for enterprises.Continue Reading

• Learn what breach detection system is best for your network

  Breach detection systems are essential in these days of machine learning and artificial intellingence. Learn how to identify the features and functions your network needs.Continue Reading

• Okta Adaptive MFA gives companies flexible authentication

  Okta Adaptive MFA offers businesses a range of flexible authentication methods that use different contexts to determine which factors provide users with access.Continue Reading

• RSA Authentication Manager offers a variety of authentication methods

  With authentication methods ranging from risk-based to tokens, RSA Authentication Manager gives companies a number of ways to employ multifactor authentication.Continue Reading

• Summing up Symantec VIP Service, a multifactor authentication tool

  Expert David Strom looks at the Symantec VIP multifactor authentication product and how it can benefit enterprise security.Continue Reading

• An in-depth look at Gemalto's SafeNet Authentication Service

  Expert David Strom provides an in-depth look at Gemalto's SafeNet Authentication Service, a SaaS-based multifactor authentication product for boosting login security.Continue Reading

• SecureAuth IdP: An overview of its multifactor authentication ability

  Expert David Strom looks at how SecureAuth IdP uniquely combines multifactor authentication and single sign-on login capabilities in a single product.Continue Reading

• Timeline: Symantec certificate authority improprieties

  Timeline: Follow along as Google and Mozilla raise issues with Symantec certificate authority actions, and then attempt to return trust to the CA giant.Continue Reading

• Applying the new FDA medical device guidance to infosec programs

  New FDA medical device guidance demonstrates the need for better cybersecurity during manufacturing and use. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises can use the recommendations.Continue Reading

• VASCO IDENTIKEY Authentication Server and a look at its key features

  Expert David Strom takes a closer look at VASCO's IDENTIKEY Authentication Server, one of the leading multifactor authentication products on the market.Continue Reading

• Should the Vulnerabilities Equities Process be codified into law?

  The Vulnerabilities Equities Process is a controversial subject. Expert Matthew Pascucci looks at the arguments for and against codifying it into law.Continue Reading

• How effective is geofencing technology as a security method?

  Geofencing technology is increasingly being used as a security tactic, such as to control access to servers with DNS settings. Expert Michael Cobb explains how it works.Continue Reading

• Quest Defender protects businesses with two-factor authentication

  Through the Defender Management Portal, Quest Defender lets users request hard and soft tokens to provide valuable two-factor authentication and monitor all token activity.Continue Reading

• ISAOs: The benefits of sharing security information

  ISAOs are a good way for organizations to share information about security threats. Expert Steven Weil explains what these organizations are and their attributes.Continue Reading

• Mobile endpoint security: What enterprise infosec pros must know now

  Do you know how to take care of mobile endpoint security in your enterprise? This guide walks you through all aspects of the issue, from policy and strategy to emerging threats.Continue Reading

• Same-origin policy: How did Adobe Flash Player's implementation fail?

  The same-origin security feature in Adobe Flash Player was implemented incorrectly, allowing local attackers to spy on users. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this flaw occurred.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity careers soar with security leadership skills

  Security leadership abilities are hard to quantify. Certifications and degrees may ease the way into a career in cybersecurity, but hard-won experience is usually the surer path into a role that can influence meaningful change in today's complex ...Continue Reading

• How does an active defense system benefit enterprise security?

  Active defense systems work as deception techniques on private networks, but are they good for enterprise use? Expert Judith Myerson discusses some options.Continue Reading

• Reviewing the threat intelligence features of VeriSign iDefense

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at VeriSign iDefense threat intelligence service for providing actionable, contextual data about today's top IT threats to organizations.Continue Reading

• Threat Intelligence service overview of Infoblox ActiveTrust

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at the features and capabilities of the Infoblox ActiveTrust threat intelligence service for providing data on the top IT threats to organizations.Continue Reading

• Detailing the features of LookingGlass Cyber Threat Center

  Expert Ed Tittel looks at the LookingGlass Cyber Threat Center service for providing organizations with intelligence on today's top IT threats.Continue Reading

• RSA NetWitness Suite and its threat intelligence capabilities

  Expert Ed Tittel examines the RSA NetWitness Suite threat intelligence platform, which offers network forensic and analytics tools for investigating incidents and analyzing data.Continue Reading

• Incorporating user behavior analytics into enterprise security programs

  User behavior analytics can be used for a number of different objectives within an enterprise. Expert Ajay Kumar examines some of the most important features and capabilities.Continue Reading

• Five criteria for purchasing from threat intelligence providers

  Expert Ed Tittel explores key criteria for evaluating threat intelligence providers to determine the best service for an enterprise's needs.Continue Reading

• User behavior analytics: Building a business case for enterprises

  User behavior analytics can be beneficial to enterprises, but there are complexities involved. Expert Ajay Kumar explains what companies should know about this new technology.Continue Reading

• MSSPs add advanced threats as managed security services gain hold

  Skill shortages and budget constraints have lead some companies to adopt a hybrid approach to managed security. Is it time for CISOs to start looking for 'expertise as a service'?Continue Reading

• Google Cloud KMS: What are the security benefits?

  Google Cloud KMS is a new encryption key management service available for Google customers. Expert Matthew Pascucci discusses how this service works and its security benefits.Continue Reading

• DLP systems: Spotting weaknesses and improving management

  DLP systems are becoming a necessity, but their weaknesses need to be tightened to ensure enterprise asset security. Expert Kevin Beaver explains what areas to focus on.Continue Reading

• Single sign-on service requires a cloud-era update

  The best SSO today can handle the apps mobile workers use, identity as a service and more. Learn to make single sign-on, and other approaches, more effective.Continue Reading

• How do identity governance and access management systems differ?

  Identity governance and access management systems overlap naturally, but they are still distinct. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains the difference between these two aspects of IAM.Continue Reading

• The best SSO for enterprises must be cloud and mobile capable

  The best SSO today can handle the apps mobile workers use, identity as a service and more. Learn to make single sign-on, and other identity management approaches, more effective.Continue Reading