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    Closing the book on RSA Conference 2023

    AI, cloud security, SOC modernization and security hygiene and posture management were all hot topics at RSAC in San Francisco this year.

    Jon Oltsik • May 16, 2023
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    Protect against current and future threats with encryption

    Current and future cyber threats, such as ransomware, generative AI, quantum computing and an increase in surveillance, are driving the need to secure all data with encryption.

    Jack Poller • May 16, 2023
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    2023 RSA Conference insights: Generative AI and more

    Generative AI was the talk of RSA Conference 2023, along with zero trust, identity security and more. Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Jack Poller offers his takeaways.

    Jack Poller • May 10, 2023
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    Addressing the confusion around shift-left cloud security

    To clarify how shift-left security should work in terms of cloud-based application development, Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Melinda Marks dives deep into the process.

    Melinda Marks • May 9, 2023
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    Cloud-native security metrics for CISOs

    Author and chief risk officer Rich Seiersen talks about the challenges of securing cloud-native applications and how to use metrics to improve their effectiveness.

    Melinda Marks • April 25, 2023
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    Standardized data collection methods can help fight cybercrime

    Implementing standards similar to NERC CIP for the entire cybersecurity industry could make it easier for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cyber attackers.

    Juan Vargas • April 18, 2023
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    Pen testing amid the rise of AI-powered threat actors

    The importance of pen testing continues to increase in the era of AI-powered attacks, along with red teaming, risk prioritization and well-defined goals for security teams.

    Ed Skoudis • April 14, 2023
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    10 hot topics to look for at RSA Conference 2023

    RSA Conference 2023 promises another exciting year of cybersecurity discussions and hyperbole. Enterprise Strategy Group's Jon Oltsik shares what he hopes to see at the show.

    Jon Oltsik • April 11, 2023
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    Top RSA Conference 2023 trends and topics

    Enterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller outlines his picks for getting the most out of the 2023 RSA Conference, from keynotes to startups, AI, innovation and more.

    Jack Poller • April 6, 2023
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    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.

    Steve Durbin • March 15, 2023
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    Why enterprise SecOps strategies must include XDR and MDR

    Adopting extended detection and response and employing managed detection and response services may be the missing pieces of the SOC modernization puzzle.

    Dave Gruber • March 9, 2023
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    Research examines security operations proficiency issues

    Instead of looking at where security operations teams excel, Enterprise Strategy Group asked security pros where teams are least proficient. Learn where and how to fix it.

    Jon Oltsik • March 7, 2023
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    Accurately assessing the success of zero-trust initiatives

    Zero-trust preparation can be difficult. Measuring how well the model provides security and business benefits after implementation is even more difficult.

    John Grady • March 2, 2023
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    Web3 blockchain enables users to take control of identity

    A centralized identity model creates security and privacy risks. Decentralized identity through Web3 could mitigate these risks, but companies must adapt to keep pace.

    Avivah Litan • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Top takeaways from first CloudNativeSecurityCon

    TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group offers the main takeaways from the first vendor-neutral, practitioner-driven conference for security.

    Melinda Marks • Feb. 14, 2023
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    DevSecOps needs to improve to grow adoption rates, maturity

    Organizations are adding security processes and oversight to DevOps, but there's still work ahead to truly marry cybersecurity with DevOps and create a functioning DevSecOps.

    Jon Oltsik • Feb. 8, 2023
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    6 data security predictions for 2023

    New tools are proliferating to secure data wherever it lives. Six data security trends -- ranging from AI washing to new data security platforms -- are in the forefront for 2023.

    Jack Poller • Feb. 6, 2023
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    4 identity predictions for 2023

    Identity's place in the attack chain is driving the shift of identity responsibility from IT operations to security to look into passwordless, digital IDs, platforms and more.

    Jack Poller • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Understanding the importance of data encryption

    Encryption is a foundational element of cybersecurity. Organizations should implement encryption to counter the ever-growing threat of data breaches.

    Jack Poller • Feb. 2, 2023
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    5 ways to enable secure software development in 2023

    Security teams have to help developers ensure security software development, but in today's rapidly scaling cloud environments, it's a challenging task.

    Melinda Marks • Jan. 24, 2023
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    6 cybersecurity buzzwords to know in 2023

    Enterprise Strategy Group research indicates many organizations will increase cybersecurity spending in 2023, and with that comes an evolving set of vendor buzzwords to sort out.

    Jon Oltsik • Jan. 20, 2023
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    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.

    Geoff Hancock • Jan. 18, 2023
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    3 enterprise network security predictions for 2023

    It's shaping up to be another banner year for network security. 2023 may see decryption-less threat detection, connected home-caused enterprise breaches and new SASE drivers.

    John Grady • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Understanding current XDR elements and options

    What do existing extended detection and response products provide? Learn about EDR+, SIEM+ and Comprehensive options, which all provide varying levels of XDR.

    Josh Davies • Dec. 28, 2022
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    XDR definitions don’t matter, outcomes do

    Despite remaining confusion about what XDR is, security teams need to improve threat detection and response. ESG research revealed plans for increased XDR spending in 2023.

    Jon Oltsik • Dec. 2, 2022