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• Cloud computing forensics techniques for evidence acquisition

  With the proper tools and methodologies, security teams can provide analysts with the critical pieces required to complete cloud computing forensics investigations. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Teams phishing attacks and how to prevent them

  Users who think phishing happens only over email should think again. Learn about recent Microsoft Teams phishing attacks and how to defend against them. Continue Reading

• Use sudo insults to add spice to incorrect password attempts

  The life of an admin doesn't have to be dry. When a user enters a wrong password, for example, why not respond with a message that says, 'You're fired!' With sudo insults, you can. Continue Reading

• Agent vs. agentless security: Learn the differences

  Enterprises can either use an agent or agentless approach to monitor and secure their networks. Each approach has benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading

• How to manage third-party risk in the cloud

  Third parties, including CSPs, remain a weak point in the supply chain. Adding CSPs into your organization's third-party risk management processes is crucial. Continue Reading

• 4 types of prompt injection attacks and how they work

  Compromised LLMs can expose sensitive corporate data and put organizations' reputations at risk. Learn about four types of prompt injection attacks and how they work.Continue Reading

• 5 PaaS security best practices to safeguard the app layer

  Underlying APIs, language choice and cybersecurity features can vary widely across PaaS providers. These five security best practices can help in almost any PaaS scenario.Continue Reading

• 5-step IaaS security checklist for cloud customers

  Get expert advice on patching, data encryption, and identity and access management responsibilities in this enterprise IaaS security checklist.Continue Reading

• How dynamic malware analysis works

  Security teams use dynamic malware analysis to uncover how malware works -- and thereby improve threat hunting and incident detection capabilities.Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud security challenges and best practices

  Where multi-cloud goes, security complexity follows. From configuration to visibility, organizations must be aware of these main challenges and how to overcome them.Continue Reading

• How to use a jump server to link security zones

  Jump servers are a perfect example of less is more. By using these slimmed-down boxes, administrators can connect to multiple resources securely.Continue Reading

• Use cloud threat intelligence to protect critical data and assets

  Cloud threat intelligence helps identify and analyze cloud-based threats, enabling security teams to better understand attacks and more proactively defend against them.Continue Reading

• How to craft cyber-risk statements that work, with examples

  A cyber-risk statement should be clear, concise and simple -- but that doesn't mean it's easy to write. Get tips and read our cyber-risk statement examples.Continue Reading

• Ransomware preparedness kicks off 2024 summit series

  BrightTALK commenced the new year with ransomware readiness, giving viewers workable tips to prevent and recover from a devastating attack. Check out some highlights here.Continue Reading

• Understand the pros and cons of enterprise password managers

  Almost half of breaches occur because of compromised credentials. Using a password manager to control how users create their IDs may be a good step to protect enterprise assets.Continue Reading

• Close security gaps with attack path analysis and management

  Traditional cybersecurity approaches alone can fall short. Comprehensive attack path analysis and management map out vulnerabilities and help organizations protect key assets.Continue Reading

• 6 multi-cloud identity management tips and best practices

  The more cloud services organizations adopt, the more identity challenges they face. Follow these five tips to improve multi-cloud identity management.Continue Reading

• Top 8 cloud IAM best practices to implement

  Cloud adds a level of complexity to identity and access management. Be sure to follow these cloud IAM best practices to prevent identity-related security issues.Continue Reading

• What is incident response? A complete guide

  Incident response is an organized, strategic approach to detecting and managing cyberattacks in ways that minimize damage, recovery time and total costs.Continue Reading

• 13 incident response best practices for your organization

  An incident response program ensures security events are addressed quickly and effectively as soon as they occur. These best practices can help get your organization on track fast.Continue Reading

• Cloud incident response: Frameworks and best practices

  Cloud incident response, like it sounds, involves responding to incidents in the cloud. But there are nuances to be aware of and unique best practices to follow.Continue Reading

• Web fuzzing: Everything you need to know

  Web fuzzing provides automated web application testing, which enables security teams to discover vulnerabilities within web apps before attackers do.Continue Reading

• How CISOs can manage multiprovider cybersecurity portfolios

  In today's cybersecurity market, the as-a-service model reigns. That means, as they increasingly rely on outsourcing, CISOs must learn to juggle multiple third-party providers.Continue Reading

• The reality behind bypassing EDR attempts

  Attackers have their work cut out for them when it comes to bypassing EDR. Learn about the difficulty of EDR evasion and how to ensure EDR tools catch all threats.Continue Reading

• How EDR systems detect malicious activity

  Endpoint detection and response tools help SOCs separate benign events from malicious activity. Learn how this EDR function works.Continue Reading

• 7 key OT security best practices

  Keeping operational technology secure requires vigilance and effort, especially as OT increasingly converges with IT. These cybersecurity best practices can help.Continue Reading

• 5 MFA implementation tips for organizations

  Organizations need to protect user accounts from malicious attackers. IAM expert Marco Fanti offers tips organizations can use when implementing MFA.Continue Reading

• How to protect your organization from IoT malware

  IoT devices are attractive targets to attackers, but keeping them secure isn't easy. Still, there are steps to take to minimize risk and protect networks from attacks.Continue Reading

• 7 useful hardware pen testing tools

  Penetration testers use a variety of hardware to conduct security assessments, including a powerful laptop, Raspberry Pi, Rubber Ducky and more.Continue Reading

• How to create a cybersecurity awareness training program

  Cybersecurity awareness training often misses the mark, leaving employees undereducated and organizations vulnerable to attack. Here's how to succeed where too many fail.Continue Reading

• Best practices to conduct a user access review

  User entitlement reviews ensure only authorized users have access to essential systems and data. Uncover the steps of a user access review and helpful best practices.Continue Reading

• Why fourth-party risk management is a must-have

  It's not just third-party vendors that pose a security risk. Organizations should also keep an eye on their suppliers' suppliers with a fourth-party risk management strategy.Continue Reading

• Using the FAIR model to quantify cyber-risk

  The Factor Analysis of Information Risk methodology helps organizations frame their cyber-risk exposure as a business issue and quantify it in financial terms. Learn how FAIR works.Continue Reading

• 3 phases of the third-party risk management lifecycle

  Contractors and other third parties can make systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. The third-party risk management lifecycle helps ensure outside vendors protect your data.Continue Reading

• How to disable removable media access with Group Policy

  Removable media can pose serious security problems. But there is a way to control who has access to optical disks and USB drives through Windows' Active Directory.Continue Reading

• What to consider when creating a SaaS security strategy

  Securing SaaS applications is more important and confusing than ever. Consider visibility, UX and workflow when creating a SaaS security strategy and adopting tools.Continue Reading

• How to use dynamic reverse engineering for embedded devices

  In this excerpt from 'Practical Hardware Pentesting,' read step-by-step instructions on how to find vulnerabilities on IoT devices using dynamic reverse engineering.Continue Reading

• How honey tokens support cyber deception strategies

  Learn how to flip the script on malicious hackers with honey tokens, which act like tripwires to reveal an attacker's presence.Continue Reading

• Improve IAM with identity threat detection and response

  Attackers increasingly target user accounts to gain access. Identity threat detection and response offers organizations a way to improve security for identity-based systems.Continue Reading

• Security hygiene and posture management: A work in progress

  Security hygiene and posture management may be the bedrock of cybersecurity, but new research shows it is still decentralized and complex in most organizations.Continue Reading

• API keys: Weaknesses and security best practices

  API keys are not a replacement for API security. They only offer a first step in authentication -- and they require additional security measures to keep them protected.Continue Reading

• Rein in cybersecurity tool sprawl with a portfolio approach

  Market consolidation can counterintuitively exacerbate cybersecurity tool sprawl, with many products offering overlapping features. A portfolio approach brings clarity to chaos.Continue Reading

• IaC security scanning tools, features and use cases

  Infrastructure-as-code templates help organizations track cloud assets and other important items. Proper IaC scanning can help companies avoid potential security pitfalls.Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi AP placement best practices and security policies

  From a security standpoint, Wi-Fi network designers should consider the physical and logical placement of APs, as well as management, segmentation and rogue devices.Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management should inform cyber-risk strategies

  Cyber-risk doesn't exist in a vacuum. By understanding the broader enterprise risk management landscape, CISOs can make decisions that best serve the business.Continue Reading

• Implement zero trust to improve API security

  Not all organizations have an API security strategy in place. Using zero trust in API security is one way to protect APIs and reduce their changes of being attacked.Continue Reading

• How to secure blockchain: 10 best practices

  Blockchain has huge potential in the enterprise, but remember all emerging technologies come with their own risks. Consider these 10 best practices for securing blockchain.Continue Reading

• Attack surface reduction rules for Microsoft productivity apps

  Attack surface reduction rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint help prevent apps from launching executable files and scripts, running suspicious scripts and more.Continue Reading

• Manage security posture with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  Organizations need to implement security posture management to ensure their cybersecurity strategy can address malicious actions inside and out.Continue Reading

• Smart contract benefits and best practices for security

  While smart contracts promise enormous benefits in the enterprise, they also present opportunities for cybercriminals. Explore best practices to keep them secure.Continue Reading

• Follow a 6-phase roadmap to secure cyber-physical systems

  Cyber-physical systems help bridge the digital world with the physical world, but they introduce cybersecurity risks that must be addressed.Continue Reading

• How to build a better vulnerability management program

  With a vulnerability management program in place, your organization is better equipped to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in people, processes and technologies.Continue Reading

• How to start handling Azure network security

  Before adopting Microsoft Azure, it's important to consider how to secure the cloud network. That's where network security groups and Azure Firewall come in.Continue Reading

• Where climate change and cyber attacks intersect

  One session at RSA Conference 2023 focused on climate change -- a topic that is not commonly featured during cybersecurity conversations, but should be.Continue Reading

• How to prepare for a cybersecurity audit

  Organizations should conduct regular cybersecurity audits to determine if their networks and other assets are properly protected, as well as if they meet compliance mandates.Continue Reading

• How to use a CASB to manage shadow IT

  Shadow IT can cost organizations time, money and security. One way to combat unauthorized use of applications is to deploy a CASB.Continue Reading

• Centralized vs. decentralized identity management explained

  With decentralized identity, organizations can worry less about data security and privacy, while users get more control over their information. But it's not without challenges.Continue Reading

• How to use Azure AD Connect synchronization for hybrid IAM

  Organizations face many challenges authenticating and authorizing users in hybrid infrastructures. One way to handle hybrid IAM is with Microsoft Azure AD Connect for synchronization.Continue Reading

• ICS kill chain: Adapting the cyber kill chain to ICS environments

  As IT/OT convergence continues to gain traction, industrial control system security cannot be ignored. Performing pen tests based on the ICS Kill Chain can help.Continue Reading

• Reinforce industrial control system security with ICS monitoring

  Monitoring an industrial control system environment isn't that different from monitoring a traditional IT environment, but there are some considerations to keep in mind.Continue Reading

• 4 cloud API security best practices

  APIs make up the majority of web traffic now, but they aren't always kept as secure as needed. Consider implementing these four cloud API security best practices.Continue Reading

• 6 principles for building engaged security governance

  Security governance isn't enough. Enter engaged security governance -- an ongoing process that aligns business strategy with security across an organization.Continue Reading

• How to apply and edit Wireshark display filters

  Wireshark display filters enable users to narrow the scope of a network traffic scan. Use this tutorial to apply and edit display filters to make detailed network sniffing easier.Continue Reading

• Customize workflows with Wireshark profiles

  Wireshark has a variety of uses, which is why creating multiple personalized Wireshark profiles is important. Learn about Wireshark profiles, how to share them and more.Continue Reading

• How to build a cyber-resilience culture in the enterprise

  Discover how organizations can build a culture of cyber resilience by reducing risk, limiting damage, having a disaster recovery plan and assuming a cyber attack is coming.Continue Reading

• How to configure Windows privacy settings with Intune

  To personalize UX, Windows devices aren't shy about collecting user data. This isn't ideal for enterprise security. Discover how to lock down privacy settings with Intune.Continue Reading

• Windows security tips for the enterprise

  Securing a Windows environment is no easy feat. Read up on low-hanging fruit to quickly address, as well as top tips from two security practitioners to get started.Continue Reading

• As a new CISO, the first 100 days on the job are critical

  As a chief information security officer, you won't get a second chance to make a first impression. Learn how a CISO's first 100 days lay the foundation for a successful tenure.Continue Reading

• How to use Wireshark OUI lookup for network security

  Wireshark OUI lookup helps cyber defenders, pen testers and red teams identify and target network endpoints -- and it can be accessed from any browser.Continue Reading

• How to implement least privilege access in the cloud

  More organizations are moving their resources to the cloud but are not paying attention to how cloud access privileges are allocated. Learn how to limit access in the cloud.Continue Reading

• How to maintain security with an understaffed security team

  Unsurprisingly, many companies function without a complete security team. Security tasks often fall to others in the organization. Here's some advice for stand-in security members.Continue Reading

• WLAN security: Best practices for wireless network security

  Follow these wireless network security best practices to ensure your company's WLAN remains protected against the top threats and vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• Industrial control system security needs ICS threat intelligence

  Threat actors and nation-states constantly try to find ways to attack all-important industrial control systems. Organizations need specialized ICS threat intelligence to fight back.Continue Reading

• 6 ways to prevent privilege escalation attacks

  Privileges dictate the access a user or device gets on a network. Hackers who access these privileges can create tremendous damage. But there are ways to keep your networks safe.Continue Reading

• How to manage and reduce secret sprawl

  Secret sprawl plagues companies, making them vulnerable to data breaches. Discover what causes secret sprawl and how to better protect secrets.Continue Reading

• 3 cloud security posture questions CISOs should answer

  As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, CISOs must help IT and cybersecurity teams keep pace with evolving cloud markets, especially when it comes to cloud security posture.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a cybersecurity audit based on zero trust

  This checklist offers guidance on how to prepare for a zero-trust cybersecurity audit and helps document how well cybersecurity controls are performing based on CISA's ZTMM.Continue Reading

• Tips for developing cybersecurity leadership talent

  Navigating the skills gap from an employer's perspective starts with investing in talent. Get advice on how to develop and hire emerging leaders from an industry analyst.Continue Reading

• Use shadow IT discovery to find unauthorized devices and apps

  Shadow IT may be convenient for users, but it isn't for IT -- especially where security is concerned. Shadow IT discovery finds unmanaged devices and apps.Continue Reading

• How to connect cyber-risk and climate risk strategies

  Every business faces two global systemic risks: cybersecurity and climate change. Learn how to integrate these two areas of risk management for greater business resilience.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to improve your cloud security posture

  With more applications deployed to multiple clouds, organizations must shore up their security posture, and cloud security posture management is designed to help. Find out why.Continue Reading

• 7 CISO succession planning best practices

  Nothing is certain except death, taxes and CISO turnover. Learn how to prepare for the inevitable and future-proof your security program with a succession plan.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices

  Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a secure code review

  Learn how to conduct a secure code review -- a critical step in the software development lifecycle -- to avoid releasing an app with bugs and security vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• How to ensure a secure metaverse in your organization

  Before deploying your company's metaverse, follow these practices -- including inventorying vulnerabilities and developing T&Cs -- to proactively address metaverse security issues.Continue Reading

• 10 enterprise database security best practices

  Beyond protecting enterprise databases from vulnerabilities, it is critical to improve and review their security on a regular basis. Learn more with these database security best practices.Continue Reading

• SSH key management best practices and implementation tips

  SSH connects key systems and the people and processes necessary to keep them functioning. Learn how to use SSH key management best practices to protect your systems and network.Continue Reading

• How to secure data at rest, in use and in motion

  With internal and external cyber threats on the rise, check out these tips to best protect and secure data at rest, in use and in motion.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to help cybersecurity pros avoid burnout

  Many security professionals are pushed to their breaking point. Discover three ways employers and managers can help their employees avoid burnout.Continue Reading

• Top 10 enterprise data security best practices

  To protect your organization's data and prevent its misuse, incorporate these 10 data security best practices into your enterprise data security strategy.Continue Reading

• Key factors to achieve data security in cloud computing

  Enterprises face a variety of data security concerns when deploying assets to the cloud. But there are some guidelines you can follow to make sure your assets are protected.Continue Reading

• Top 4 best practices to secure the SDLC

  NIST's Secure Software Development Framework is a set of practices for mitigating software vulnerabilities. Learn about the top SDLC best practices included in this framework.Continue Reading

• How to address security risks in GPS-enabled devices

  GPS-enabled devices not only pose personal risks but also pose risks to organizations. Learn about the security risks associated with tracking devices and how to address them.Continue Reading

• 3 steps for CDOs to ensure data sovereignty in the cloud

  Data sovereignty regulations, combined with a tsunami of data growth and increased cloud usage, have created a perfect storm that chief data officers must manage.Continue Reading

• Are 14-character minimum-length passwords secure enough?

  When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe.Continue Reading

• How to improve cyber attack detection using social media

  Social media has cybersecurity pros and cons. One benefit is that it can help improve cyber attack detection. These four real-world examples show how.Continue Reading

• How to design architecture for enterprise wireless security

  Learn about a five-phase design methodology that will help your company plan for and create an enterprise wireless security architecture.Continue Reading

• Implementing wireless security in the enterprise

  Learn how to properly secure your enterprise wireless network while considering UX, zero trust and commonly overlooked architectural mistakes.Continue Reading

• How to counter insider threats in the software supply chain

  Insider threats extend beyond employees within your company to include people working at partners and third parties. Learn about these insider threats in the software supply chain.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to ensure a successful access management strategy

  Access management is top of mind for organizations, especially in the hybrid workspace. Follow these five steps to create an access management strategy that benefits all users.Continue Reading