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5 top SOC-as-a-service providers and how to evaluate them

SOCaaS simplifies security operations. Compare five providers and key evaluation criteria, including tools, automation, threat intelligence and compliance.

By John Burke • April 2, 2026

How AI caught a malicious North Korean insider at Exabeam

A North Korean posing as an American tech worker used GenAI to infiltrate Exabeam's network. But agentic AI found the signals among UEBA noise and exposed him in a matter of seconds.

By Alissa Irei • March 31, 2026

Watch your words: Tim Brown’s advice for CISOs

During RSAC 2026, Tim Brown discussed the SolarWinds breach, his SEC indictment and the critical need for communication policies.

By Sharon Shea • March 27, 2026

Top vulnerability scanning tools for security teams

Use these vulnerability scanning tools to find weaknesses and potential exploits in web applications, IT and cloud infrastructure, IoT devices and more.

By Karen Kent • March 23, 2026

Boost SOC efficiency with Python security automation

Resource-strapped SOCs need better incident response, threat hunting and report generation. Explore how automating tasks with Python makes life easier for security teams.

By Damon Garn • March 17, 2026

Lessons in incident response from the Olympics, World Cup

Cybersecurity lessons from global sports events show that preparation, defense and quick recovery are essential to besting adversaries.

By Sharon Shea • March 16, 2026

Calculating the ROI of AI in cybersecurity

Investing in AI tools can benefit an organization's security posture. Understanding and quantifying those improvements, however, poses a real challenge.

By Ashwin Krishnan • March 16, 2026

Streamline SecOps with SOAR workflows and playbooks

Through their automated workflows and playbooks, SOAR platforms help SOC teams overcome limited resources, skills gaps and alert fatigue.

By Damon Garn • March 13, 2026

SIEM isn’t dead, its place in the SOC is just evolving

Despite the predictions that SIEM is going away, its role is actually evolving. Learn why SIEM tools remain essential to enterprise security operations.

By Jaikumar Vijayan • March 11, 2026

Should a CISO have an MBA?

Cybersecurity leaders are often asked to weigh in more frequently on business decisions. This could give MBA-holding CISOs a more visible seat at the table.

By Michael Nadeau • March 5, 2026

How to reduce false positive alerts and increase cybersecurity

False positives in cybersecurity detection tools drain resources and distract from real threats. Once CISOs understand the root causes of false positives, they can implement strategies to reduce them.

By Karen Kent • March 3, 2026

How to build an incident response plan, with examples, template

Threats from cyberattacks continue to grow in frequency and severity. Considering the potential disruptions from such events, an organization needs an incident response plan.

By Paul Kirvan • Feb. 20, 2026

How to build an incident response framework

Frameworks provide the structure for an effective incident response program. Here's where to turn for guidance on what to include.

By Paul Kirvan • Feb. 12, 2026

Top incident response certifications to consider in 2026

Cybersecurity professionals pursuing an incident response track should consider the following certifications to bolster their knowledge and advance their careers.

By Rob Shapland • Feb. 10, 2026

A leader’s guide to integrating EDR, SIEM and SOAR

Understand the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of EDR, SIEM, and SOAR tools to optimize security workflows and ensure resilience.

By Damon Garn • Feb. 9, 2026

Top 7 reasons incident response plans fail

Incident response plans can fall apart when faced with real-world security events. Learn about the gaps that can lead to failure and how to avoid them.

By Jaikumar Vijayan • Feb. 5, 2026

10 types of information security threats for IT teams

Know thine enemy -- and the common security threats that can bring an unprepared organization to its knees. Learn what these threats are and how to prevent them.

By Karen Kent • Feb. 5, 2026

Top open source and commercial threat intelligence feeds

Cybersecurity threat intelligence feeds provide critical data on attacks, including IPs, domains and malware hashes, helping teams detect and respond to threats effectively.

By Karen Kent • Feb. 4, 2026

5 deepfake detection tools to protect enterprise users

Deepfakes are wreaking havoc worldwide -- and they're likely just getting started. To fight fire with fire, CISOs should consider AI-enabled deepfake detection tools.

By Karen Kent • Jan. 30, 2026

CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What’s the difference?

What's in a name? In incident response parlance, there are subtle -- and sometimes confusing -- distinctions among a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC.

By Ed Moyle • Jan. 29, 2026

Use the CIA triad to shape security automation use cases

Automating IT security with the CIA triad framework helps improve scalability, reduce misconfigurations and enhance threat detection and remediation.

By Damon Garn • Jan. 20, 2026

10 important incident response metrics and how to use them

In incident response, security teams can improve their work by knowing how long it takes to respond to and remediate threats. These are the key metrics to track.

By John Burke • Jan. 15, 2026

Vibe coding security risks and how to mitigate them

Vibe coding with generative AI is transforming software development, accelerating innovation and introducing new security risks to manage.

By Matthew Smith • Jan. 14, 2026

Cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2026

Discover the top cybersecurity conferences of 2026 to sharpen skills, network with peers, learn the latest industry trends and stay ahead of emerging threats.

By Sharon Shea • Jan. 12, 2026

How to create an incident response playbook

Learn how to build actionable, repeatable incident response playbooks that guide your team through every step of handling cybersecurity events effectively.

By Karen Kent • Jan. 9, 2026