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• Microsoft's security roadmap goes all-in on 365 Defender

  Microsoft 365 Defender's new threat analytics feature includes step-by-step reports on attacks, vulnerabilities and more, as well as links to relevant alerts in each report. Continue Reading

• Cisco launches SecureX platform for integrated security

  At RSA Conference 2020, Cisco unveiled SecureX, which integrates the vendor's security portfolio into a single platform with enhanced visibility and automation. Continue Reading

• Siemplify looks to streamline security operations for enterprises

  Siemplify aims to become the security equivalent of Salesforce. Chief strategy officer Nimmy Reichenberg discusses the company's plans for 2020 and the obstacles it faces. Continue Reading

• IBM Cloud Pak for Security aims to unify hybrid environments

  IBM Security is shifting its strategy with a new Cloud Pak designed specifically to unify data from multiple security tools and vendors through accessing federated data. Continue Reading

• Splunk Mission Control launch enables a unified SOC

  Mission Control is intended to unify Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk Phantom and Splunk User Behavior Analytics into the Splunk Security Operations Suite. Continue Reading

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• Try this cybersecurity quiz, test your cyberdefense smarts

  Based on the November 2020 issue of Information Security magazine, this 10-question quiz lets you check your comprehensive knowledge of current security issues and earn CPE credit too. Continue Reading

• AI in security analytics is the enhancement you need

  AI-powered analytics is critical to an effective, proactive security strategy. Learn how AI-enabled tools work and what your organization needs to do to reap their benefits. 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

• 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

• AI security tech is making waves in incident response

  Experts weigh in on the latest smart cybersecurity tools -- how they work, the implications for your IT security team and whether the investment is worth the expense. Continue Reading

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• How to build a cloud security observability strategy

  Security observability in the cloud involves more than workload monitoring. Read up on the essential observability components and tools needed to reap the security benefits. Continue Reading

• Extended detection and response tools take EDR to next level

  Extended detection and response tools offer new capabilities -- among them greater visibility -- to enterprises searching for better ways to protect their endpoints. Continue Reading

• How cloud-based SIEM tools benefit SOC teams

  It's time for SIEM to enter the cloud age. Learn about the cloud-based SIEM features that can help SOC teams gain a holistic view of their organization's cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading

• Considerations for SIEM logging software and storage

  SIEM systems aggregate a lot of data across all types of infrastructure. For regular audits, admins should address notification settings, analysis protocols and storage locations. Continue Reading

• AI and machine learning in cybersecurity: Trends to watch

  AI and machine learning in cybersecurity are not so much useful to security teams today as they are necessary. Examine cybersecurity automation trends and benefits. Continue Reading

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• 2021 IT priorities require security considerations

  AI, IoT and 5G are among the top IT priorities for CIOs and CTOs in 2021. Is your team prepared to address each tech's security needs? Continue Reading

• Threat identification is IT ops' role in SecOps

  IT operations teams can take steps to improve security as part of their daily tasks. Learn about the ways to identify threat incidents and reduce false positives. Continue Reading

• Network traffic analysis best practices: Assess and repeat

  Network traffic analysis best practices require network teams to work closely with security teams and constantly assess their tool sets, analysis processes and traffic patterns. Continue Reading

• Automating incident response with security orchestration

  Security orchestration, automation and response technology is now seen as a key aid to security pros attempting to thwart an onslaught of cyberattacks. Continue Reading

• Prepping your SIEM architecture for the future

  Is your SIEM ready to face the future? Or is it time for a major tune-up or at least some tweaks around the edges? Learn how to approach your SIEM assessment and updates. Continue Reading

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• How to address and prevent security alert fatigue

  An influx of false positive security alerts can lead infosec pros to overlook real threats. Learn how to avoid security alert fatigue and avoid its potential consequences. Continue Reading

• Use network traffic analysis to detect next-gen threats

  Network traffic analysis, network detection and response -- whichever term you prefer, the technology is critical to detecting new breeds of low-and-slow threats. Continue Reading

• Combat the human aspect of risk with insider threat management

  When it comes to insider threat awareness and prevention, enterprises would be wise to marry a people-centric approach with a technology-centric approach. Continue Reading

• How automated patch management using SOAR can slash risk

  Learn how to use security orchestration, automation and response, also known as SOAR, to ease the hassle of mundane tasks related to patch management. Continue Reading

• Politics of cyber attribution pose risk for private industry

  Why nation-state attribution plays a major role in the U.S. government's willingness to share cyberthreat intelligence with private-sector companies. Continue Reading