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7 steps to implementing a successful XDR strategy
There's still confusion around what extended detection and response is, but it will play a key role in enterprise security. To successfully implement XDR, follow these steps.
Dave Gruber • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Do companies need cyber insurance?
As cyber insurance costs rise, companies must determine whether they truly need cyber insurance to tackle their increased risk of cyber attacks.
Mark Brown • Nov. 17, 2022 -
Secure development focus at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2022
The pressure is on. It's time for better security that can keep up with modern software developers. That was the message at this year's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon.
Melinda Marks • Nov. 10, 2022 -
Multichannel communications need more than email security
To remain protected against social engineering attacks in all communication channels, enterprises need new security strategies that extend beyond email to new collaboration tools.
Dave Gruber • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Security hygiene and posture management requires new tools
Using multiple tools to address security hygiene and posture management at scale is costly and difficult. A new converged security technology category may be the answer.
Jon Oltsik • Oct. 31, 2022 -
It’s time to rethink security certification for OT devices
Security certifications don't protect OT devices from vulnerable processes and insecure-by-design practices. It's time to update security certs for the connected OT age.
Daniel dos Santos • Oct. 28, 2022 -
How Sheltered Harbor helps banks navigate cyber-recovery
Banks must be able to recover quickly from a cyber attack -- a difficult task, given the volume and sophistication of attacks. The not-for-profit Sheltered Harbor aims to help.
Vinny Choinski • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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.
Kristopher Carr • Oct. 19, 2022 -
The role of transparency in digital trust
To retain digital trust, organizations must be transparent in the aftermath of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches. Learn more about the roles of transparency in trust.
Sushila Nair, Nate Abbott • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Multifactor authentication isn’t perfect, passwordless is better
Passwords are frequently the root cause of breaches, and multifactor authentication only provides a stopgap for account protection. It's time to adopt a passwordless strategy.
Jack Poller • Sept. 29, 2022 -
Solve ICS security issues with ICS and IT team convergence
It's predicted that threat actors will weaponize industrial control systems to harm or kill humans by 2025. Prepare by learning how to balance ICS and security convergence.
Steve Durbin • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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.
Richard Addiscott • Sept. 26, 2022 -
How SOCs can identify the threat actors behind the threats
Learn how SOC teams can track threat actors by understanding the factors that influence an attack, such as the type of infrastructure used or commonly targeted victims.
Josh Davies • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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.
Melinda Marks • Sept. 14, 2022 -
How data security posture management complements CSPM
Data security posture management can provide comprehensive defense-in-depth security for cloud data. Find out more about how DSPM policies move with the data.
Jack Poller • Sept. 12, 2022 -
How to start developing a plan for SASE implementation
From prioritizing business problems to identifying future initiatives to assessing critical tool gaps, learn how to create a realistic SASE implementation roadmap.
John Grady • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Data security as a layer in defense in depth against ransomware
Having data security as part of a defense-in-depth strategy can reduce the likelihood of a successful ransomware attack.
Jack Poller • Aug. 17, 2022 -
Why 2023 is the year of passwordless authentication
Passwords may soon be relegated to the past thanks to IAM vendors' efforts to create passwordless login options. Here's why 2023 should be the year of passwordless authentication.
Jack Poller • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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.
Chloé Messdaghi • July 26, 2022 -
Why the next-gen telecom ecosystem needs better regulations
The telecom industry keeps the world connected but also poses national and cybersecurity risks. Learn why the sector needs better -- and uniform -- regulations.
John Lash • June 28, 2022 -
3 threats dirty data poses to the enterprise
The Information Security Forum predicted dirty data will pose three threats to the enterprise. Learn about these threats, and get tips on how to protect your organization from them.
Steve Durbin • June 23, 2022 -
What’s driving converged endpoint management and security?
Security and IT teams face challenges in managing and securing a growing number of endpoints, which is driving organizations to look for converged capabilities, according to ESG.
Mark Bowker • June 22, 2022 -
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.
Nabil Hannan • June 21, 2022 -
Top cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022
Key cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022 include the need to shore up cloud application security, consolidate tools and mitigate cybersecurity skills shortages, according to ESG.
Melinda Marks • June 16, 2022 -
ESG analysts discuss how to manage compliance, data privacy
ESG analysts offer three recommendations for effective data governance: good C-level and IT leadership, visibility into cloud infrastructure and understanding cloud architecture.
Vinny Choinski, Christophe Bertrand • May 23, 2022