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• Test your cybersecurity knowledge with this quick ISM quiz

  Read our August 2020 e-zine, and then take this short quiz to test your knowledge of cybersecurity awareness training and other issues -- from types of CISOs to talent recruitment. Continue Reading

• Which type of CISO are you? Company fit matters

  Incompatibility between CISOs and their companies can lead to stress, frustration, burnout and rapid turnover. Identify your CISO style to target the ideal role and environment for you. Continue Reading

• How to start an enterprise bug bounty program and why

  Incentivizing researchers for finding software vulnerabilities can be advantageous for vendors and participants. Here's what to know before starting a bug bounty program. Continue Reading

• Cloud security quiz: Application security best practices

  Think you know all there is to know about securing apps in the cloud? Test your grasp of cloud application security best practices with this quiz. Continue Reading

• IDS/IPS quiz: Intrusion detection and prevention systems

  Want a baseline of your intrusion detection and prevention system knowledge? Test your insights with this IDS/IPS quiz. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • advanced persistent threat (APT)
  • Mitre ATT&CK framework
  • timing attack
  • privileged identity management (PIM)

  • possession factor
  • CISO as a service (vCISO, virtual CISO, fractional CISO)
  • cardholder data environment (CDE)
  • mandatory access control (MAC)

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• Stateful vs. stateless firewalls: Understanding the differences

  Examine the important differences between stateful and stateless firewalls, and learn when each type of firewall should be used in an enterprise setting.Continue Reading

• Navigate the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

  The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requires DOD contractors to achieve baseline security standards. Explore the five levels of certification and how to achieve them.Continue Reading

• Identity management vs. authentication: Know the difference

  Andrew Froehlich breaks down how authentication and identity management differ and how each of them are intrinsic to an identity and access management framework.Continue Reading

• Use these CCSK practice questions to prep for the exam

  Virtualization and container security are key topics in the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge credential. Test your knowledge with these CCSK practice questions.Continue Reading

• Test your cyber-smarts with this network security quiz

  Show what you know about the topics covered in the May 2020 issue of Information Security magazine. If you get nine of 10 answers right, you'll also receive CPE credit!Continue Reading

• The what, why and how of the Spring Security architecture

  Like any framework, Spring Security requires writing less code to implement the desired functionality. Learn how to implement the Spring Security architecture in this book excerpt.Continue Reading

• The state of cybersecurity risk: Detection and mitigation

  Hackers will always try to creep in, and many will succeed. That's why effective detection and mitigation are essential. How are enterprises faring?Continue Reading

• AI-powered cyberattacks force change to network security

  Companies now face sophisticated enemies using AI and machine learning tools for their attacks. It's a world of new dangers for those defending network systems and data.Continue Reading

• Plan now for the future of network security

  How to battle well-funded, technologically sophisticated threats and ensure high-quality network performance? CISOs need a plan to meet network challenges now and in the future.Continue Reading

• Telework security requires meticulous caution, communication

  Organizations that are proactive about telework security may enjoy a more resilient network environment. Follow five steps in this webinar to ensure secure remote work.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Types of phishing scams

  IT teams must take proactive measures to address security awareness when it comes to email. Learn about the types of phishing scams to mitigate risk.Continue Reading

• The differences between web roles and worker roles in Azure

  What sets web roles and worker roles apart in Microsoft's Azure Cloud Services? Here's a look at how they are different.Continue Reading

• Comparing SASE vs. traditional network security architectures

  Today's dispersed environments need stronger networking and security architectures. Enter cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge -- a new model for secure network access.Continue Reading

• Considering the differences in LAN vs. WAN security

  Given the differences in the security of LAN and WAN, enterprises need to guard against insider threats, secure against unauthorized access and potentially secure the edge, too.Continue Reading

• CISA exam preparation requires learning ethics, standards, new vocab

  The CISA certification is proof of an auditor's knowledge and skills. However, the exam isn't easy and requires some heavy learning -- especially when it comes to vocabulary.Continue Reading

• CISA practice questions to prep for the exam

  Ready to take the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam? Use these CISA practice questions to test your knowledge of the audit process job practice domain.Continue Reading

• Get to know the elements of Secure Access Service Edge

  Cloud services use cases continue to expand, but implementation challenges remain. Discover Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, offerings and how they can simplify connectivity.Continue Reading

• Risk management vs. risk assessment vs. risk analysis

  Understanding risk is the first step to making informed budget and security decisions. Explore the differences between risk management vs. risk assessment vs. risk analysis.Continue Reading

• 6 cybersecurity strategies to solidify personal data protection

  As consumers add more connected devices to personal networks, cybersecurity risk is hitting close to home. Here are steps individuals can take to ensure personal data protection.Continue Reading

• Advanced cybersecurity fraud and how to fight it

  Cybersecurity fraud's roots run deep, with fraudsters forever after the same thing: tricking others out of their valuable assets. Learn how to keep defenses high.Continue Reading

• Software security testing and software stress testing basics

  In this excerpt from Ric Messier's book, learn why software security testing and stress testing are critical components of an enterprise infosec program.Continue Reading

• Wired vs. wireless network security: Best practices

  Explore the differences between wired and wireless network security, and read up on best practices to ensure security with or without wires.Continue Reading

• Try this cybersecurity quiz to test your (threat) intelligence

  Check out our latest issue, and then test your understanding of the material. By passing this quiz, you'll solidify your knowledge and earn CPE credit, too.Continue Reading

• 2 components of detection and threat intelligence platforms

  Deploying threat detection and intelligence platforms is one of the smartest ways to protect your organization's valuable assets. Make sure you know how to choose the best tool.Continue Reading

• Cryptography basics: Symmetric key encryption algorithms

  Scrambling plaintext into ciphertext is essential to ensure data cannot be read or used by the wrong people. Learn the basics of symmetric key encryption algorithms here.Continue Reading

• 'Computer Security Fundamentals:' Quantum security to certifications

  New topics, from security engineering to quantum computing, are covered in 'Computer Security Fundamentals,' but the book's author suggests readers review some basic topics, too.Continue Reading

• How does antimalware software work and what are the detection types?

  Virus detection techniques used by antimalware tools can be a huge boost to enterprise cybersecurity programs. Learn how antimalware software works and its benefits in this tip.Continue Reading

• How to write a quality penetration testing report

  Writing a penetration testing report might not be the most fun part of the job, but it's a critical component. These tips will help you write a good one.Continue Reading

• What are the most common digital authentication methods?

  In order to build and maintain a comprehensive access management program, enterprise leaders must get to know the various forms of digital authentication at their disposal.Continue Reading

• Understanding the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and CSA CAIQ

  Uncover how the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and CSA CAIQ can be used to assess cloud providers' controls and risk models, ensure cloud compliance and more.Continue Reading

• Put application security testing at the top of your do-now list

  It's time to take a new attitude toward application security. Learn what must be tested and the specific steps that will take your apps from vulnerable to fortified.Continue Reading

• Craft an effective application security testing process

  For many reasons, only about half of all web apps get proper security evaluation and testing. Here's how to fix that stat and better protect your organization's systems and data.Continue Reading

• The who, what, why -- and challenges -- of CISM certification

  Think you're ready for the CISM certification exam? Peter Gregory, author of CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, has some pointers for you.Continue Reading

• How to keep each cloud workload accessible and secure

  Cloud security long operated on a shared-responsibility model, but lately that burden has shifted to the shoulders of the in-house security team.Continue Reading

• Learn some key cloud workload protection best practices

  Learn key practices to protect cloud workloads whether using VMs, endpoints or containers. And don't forget to consider the best means for building a fruitful feedback loop.Continue Reading

• What cloud workload security tools and controls work best?

  Read on to learn how to build a cloud security model that allows your team to embed controls and monitor deployment without getting in the way of business processes.Continue Reading

• The ins and outs of cyber insurance coverage

  Cyber insurance coverage can help companies successfully navigate the aftereffects of a data breach. However, choosing a policy in the first place can be confusing.Continue Reading

• How to implement zero-trust cloud security

  The nature of cloud environments and workloads is changing. Security team approaches must evolve in response. Learn how to implement zero-trust cloud security from expert Dave Shackleford.Continue Reading

• What is the role of CISO in network security?

  The role of CISO in network security goes beyond risk management. It also requires understanding compliance regulations and business needs, as well as the ability to communicate security policies to nontechnical employees.Continue Reading

• Building a security operations center with these features

  Building a security operations center means understanding the key features you need to ensure your network remains protected against threats.Continue Reading

• Do you have the right set of penetration tester skills?

  Pen testing is more than just the fun of breaking into systems. Learn about the critical penetration tester skills potential candidates must master to become proficient in their career path.Continue Reading

• Comparing Diffie-Hellman vs. RSA key exchange algorithms

  See which encryption method uses digital signatures, symmetric key exchanges, bulk encryption and much more in this Diffie-Hellman vs. RSA showdown.Continue Reading

• Raise enterprise network visibility, and security rises too

  The need to improve network visibility has bedeviled IT teams for years. Better tools offer hope but there are privacy and ethical concerns that come with responsible use.Continue Reading

• application whitelisting

  Application whitelisting is the practice of specifying an index of approved software applications or executable files that are permitted to be present and active on a computer system.Continue Reading

• Test your grasp of AI threats, privacy regulations and more

  Test your grasp of current security topics like AI in cybersecurity and what privacy regulations require. Then receive CPE credit by passing this quiz.Continue Reading

• Enterprises feel the pain of cybersecurity staff shortages

  It's hard enough keeping up with today's threats on a good day. But when your IT organization is spread thin, especially in terms of cybersecurity staff, the challenges mount.Continue Reading

• CompTIA PenTest+ practice test questions to assess your knowledge

  Think you're ready to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam? Test your skill set with some of the sample multiple-choice questions you may be facing.Continue Reading

• 6 different types of hackers, from black hat to red hat

  Black, white and grey hats are familiar to security pros, but as the spectrum evolves to include green, blue and red, things get muddled. Brush up on types of hackers, new and old.Continue Reading

• What types of cybersecurity insurance coverage are available?

  Cybersecurity insurance coverage could prove invaluable to risk mitigation -- if it's chosen carefully. Find out which type of insurance plan is right for your organization.Continue Reading

• The 3 pillars of a DevSecOps model

  In this excerpt from Chapter 1 of Securing DevOps: Security in the Cloud, author Julien Vehent describes three principles critical to the DevSecOps model.Continue Reading

• The 3 types of DNS servers and how they work

  DNS is a core internet technology, instrumental in mapping human-readable domains into corresponding IP addresses. Learn about the three DNS server types and their roles in the internet.Continue Reading

• Penetration testing vs. red team: What's the difference?

  Is penetration testing the same as red team engagement? There are similarities, but they're not the same. Understand the differences to improve your organization's cyberdefenses.Continue Reading

• Create a manageable, secure IT/OT convergence strategy in 3 steps

  An effective IT/OT strategy requires at least three things: an evangelist, an infrastructure reference architecture and a plan to sanely divide operations between IT and OT.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity frameworks hold key to solid security strategy

  Cybersecurity frameworks take work, but they help organizations clarify their security strategies. If you don't have one, here's what to consider, even for emerging perimeterless security options.Continue Reading

• What's the purpose of CAPTCHA technology and how does it work?

  Learn about the purpose of CAPTCHA challenges that enable websites to differentiate bots from authentic users to stop spammers from hijacking forums and blog comment sections.Continue Reading

• Test your infosec smarts about IAM and other key subjects

  Solidify your knowledge and get CPE credits by taking this quiz on IAM, security frameworks, IoT third-party risks and more.Continue Reading

• What it takes to be a DevSecOps engineer

  To address security early in the application development process, DevSecOps requires a litany of skills and technology literacy. Learn what it takes to be a DevSecOps engineer.Continue Reading

• How to build and maintain a multi-cloud security strategy

  When using multiple cloud service providers, it's critical to consider your enterprise's cloud scope and the specifics of each cloud service to maintain security.Continue Reading

• How does AttackSurfaceMapper help with attack surface mapping?

  A new open source pen testing tool expedites attack surface mapping -- one of the most important aspects of any penetration testing engagement.Continue Reading

• How to navigate the often challenging CISO career path

  There's no clear-cut path to becoming a CISO. However, the right security certifications, an ever-questioning attitude and a strong network of CISO peers can help prepare you for the journey.Continue Reading

• New network traffic analysis tools focus on security

  Companies have used traffic data analytics to improve bandwidth and network performance. Now, though, a new class of tools taps network data to improve security.Continue Reading

• Network traffic analysis tools secure a new, crucial role

  Gartner just produced its first-ever guide to network traffic analytics security tools. Learn how the analysis of network traffic is broadening to include network security.Continue Reading

• How to build an enterprise penetration testing plan

  Simulating an attack against your network is one of the best ways to remediate security holes before the bad guys find them. Here, learn penetration testing basics and how it can help keep your enterprise safe.Continue Reading

• How to start building a DevSecOps model

  To help transition to a DevSecOps model to protect enterprises, security teams need to identify key stakeholders, provide examples of specific company security events and work toward creating crossover teams.Continue Reading

• The must-have skills for cybersecurity aren't what you think

  The most critical skills that cybersecurity lacks -- like leadership buy-in, people skills and the ability to communicate -- are not the ones you hear about. That needs to change.Continue Reading

• New tech steers identity and access management evolution

  IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets.Continue Reading

• How to pass the CISSP exam on your first try: Tips to get a good score

  Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.Continue Reading

• How to limit the cloud security blast radius of credential attacks

  Explore how the security blast radius concept, which has admins evaluating how to assess and limit the damage of a threat, can be applied to cloud identity and access management.Continue Reading

• Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities

  Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.Continue Reading

• How does an island hopping attack work?

  Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them.Continue Reading

• Building a threat intelligence framework: Here's how

  A robust threat intelligence framework is a critical part of a cybersecurity plan. A top researcher discusses what companies need to know.Continue Reading

• What are the core components of a cybersecurity framework?

  Cybersecurity frameworks differ from one company to another, but each plan has four fundamental stages. Find out what you need to know.Continue Reading

• Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents need holistic plans

  Every organization needs strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents, but what areas should the strategies address? Find out what experts suggest to protect the entire organization.Continue Reading

• Words to go: Identity and access management security

  IT pros must keep up to date with rapidly changing identity technology and access threats. Help protect IAM security by getting familiar with this list of foundation terms.Continue Reading

• Everything you need to know about multi-cloud security

  Make multi-cloud security a reality in your organization with these tips and strategies from industry experts as you implement more cloud platforms.Continue Reading

• What is the best way to write a cloud security policy?

  Enterprises new to the cloud can write new security policies from scratch, but others with broad cloud usage may need an update. Consider these policy writing best practices.Continue Reading

• What are the top cloud security certifications for 2019?

  Cloud security certifications serve to bolster security professionals' resumes and boost value to employers. Learn about the top certifications available from expert Nick Lewis.Continue Reading

• The CISO's guide to Kubernetes security and deployment

  Container orchestration platform Kubernetes provides tools needed to deploy scalable applications with efficiency. Learn what steps CISOs must take to secure a Kubernetes environment.Continue Reading

• Why user identity management is a security essential

  Who's on your network and accessing your data? IT security teams must be able to answer these questions. A strong identity management strategy will help.Continue Reading

• Biometric authentication terms to know

  Consumers are on board with biometric authentication, but enterprises aren't so sure. Here's a breakdown of the must-know terms for companies considering biometric authentication.Continue Reading

• Can holistic cybersecurity deliver the needed protection?

  A holistic approach to cybersecurity can provide continuous monitoring -- or create holes a hacker can breach. What makes the difference? It comes down to implementation.Continue Reading

• What holistic network security tools offer an organization

  Tools that provide a holistic approach to monitoring the IT infrastructure come in a variety of configurations and delivery models. Learn what's available.Continue Reading

• What is subdomain takeover and why does it matter?

  Subdomain takeover exposure can happen when cloud-hosted web services are incompletely decommissioned, but configuration best practices can reduce the risks.Continue Reading

• What is MTA-STS and how will it improve email security?

  Discover how the MTA-STS specification will improve email security by encrypting messages and enabling secure, authenticated email transfers between SMTP servers.Continue Reading

• 3 reasons privilege escalation in the cloud works

  Statistics show that many cloud attacks are linked to credential and privilege misuse. Learn three ways threat actors are able to launch privilege escalation attacks in the cloud.Continue Reading

• How can SIEM and SOAR software work together?

  Many security pros initially thought SOAR software could replace SIEM. Our security expert advocates learning how SIEM and SOAR can work together.Continue Reading

• The future of SIEM: What needs to change for it to stay relevant?

  Compared to security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) software, SIEM systems are dated. Expert Andrew Froehlich explains how SIEM needs to adapt to keep up.Continue Reading

• How to find an MSP to protect you from outsourcing IT risks

  Check out what questions to ask MSPs to make sure they have the right security systems in place to protect your organization against outsourcing IT risks.Continue Reading

• Why EDR technologies are essential for endpoint protection

  In this post-perimeter era, endpoint detection and response tools can provide essential protection to thwart advanced persistent threats. Learn what EDR offers.Continue Reading

• Endpoint security tools get an essential upgrade

  Malware, APTs and other threats are getting smarter, but so are endpoint detection and response products. Learn what the latest versions can do to keep threats away.Continue Reading

• How to perform a building security assessment

  There are four major systems to review in a building security assessment. Learn what they are and how to review their potential cyber and physical risks.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a security risk review on a large building

  Assessors cannot dive into a security risk review of a large building; they have to prepare and strategize ahead of time. Learn how to get ready for this type of security assessment.Continue Reading

• 5 common authentication factors to know

  Multifactor authentication is a security system that requires two or more authentication steps to verify the user's identity. Discover the most important terms related to MFA.Continue Reading

• How to manage application security best practices and risks

  The reality of application security risks requires software developers to be mindful of testing, tools and best practices to improve user experience and information security.Continue Reading

• Take this cybersecurity-challenges quiz and score CPE credit

  Just finished ISM's May 2019 issue? Solidify your knowledge, and get CPE credits too, by passing this 10-question quiz.Continue Reading