Cybersecurity Technology
How To Build a Customized Cybersecurity Playbook
Would Tom Brady go into a Super Bowl without a playbook? Having a cybersecurity playbook is no different. In a truly proactive security approach, it outlines how to handle various security situations around a specific environment. Due to the custom nature of playbooks, creating and building one should be one of the first steps when…
Read MoreSIEM vs XDR vs Open XDR
A new cybersecurity acronym has entered the chat. XDR, or Extended Detection and Response, is the latest security technology and method for threat detection. Best summarized as a “NextGen SIEM”, XDR is redefining the process of collecting, normalizing and correlating security data from multiple sources and leveraging security tools to automate immediate response. Because SIEM…
Read More4 Tips to Start an Identity Governance Program
Identity is the new buzzword in cybersecurity, and for a good reason. Identity governance and identity access management (IAM) programs shift the security focus from networks and devices to people. The reality is that behind every task, threat or attack is a person. Organizations are challenged with managing identity, proper access and acceptable use of…
Read MoreTop 5 Cybersecurity Projects to Leverage an MSSP
Cybersecurity defense is complex. With the ever-growing list of responsibilities, it is understandable to be overwhelmed with the in-house management of every project. Turning to an IT outsourcing service like an experienced managed security service provider (MSSP) is a sensible option. The MSSP becomes an extension of the internal team and takes on the essential,…
Read MoreTop 5 Cybersecurity Projects for 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2020 threw a curveball and forced many cyber teams to shift priorities. Will you go back to some of the 2020 strategic projects, or has the environment changed your priorities? Cybersecurity in 2021 The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve and expand quicker than Apple’s iPhone releases (and that’s saying a lot). In 2021, we are…
Read MoreThe State of Healthcare Security
Money. That’s what breaches and attacks dwindle down to – what data and information are the most valuable to hackers. Those threats drive the motivation for organizations to implement a security posture. As this week’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is ‘Securing Internet-Connected Devices’, today’s blog is addressing healthcare security by breaking down why the industry…
Read MoreFoundations of a NextGen WFH Strategy
March 17, 2020 marked the end of the work environment as we knew it. March 18, 2020 kicked off the race to the basics. Those 24 hours taught most IT and security teams to expect the unexpected, the importance of being dynamic and how unprepared they were. Organizations were without laptops, software licenses, and access to critical business…
Read MoreBetter Together: Forescout and SIEM Tools
The day has come. It’s final part of our ‘Better Together’ series featuring Forescout. The series has explored integrating Forescout with CrowdStrike, ServiceNow and Vulnerability Assessment tools to enhance the features and benefits maximizing both the security and investment. Today, we’re talking about the benefits of Forescout integrated with SIEM tools. Before hearing from Forescout Product Development,…
Read MoreBetter Together: Forescout and Vulnerability Assessment Tools
So far, we asked: Are Forescout and CrowdStrike are better together? And are Forescout and ServiceNow better together? Today, we’re tackling if Forescout and Vulnerability Assessment Tools – Qualys, Rapid7 and Tenable – are better together. (Spoiler: they are). Our ‘Better Together’ series focuses on how to increase value of security tools, both in terms…
Read MoreBetter Together: Forescout and ServiceNow
Our ‘Better Together’ series explores different integrations to showcase the increased security and value of pairing tools together. For part two of the series, we’re answering the question: Are Forescout and ServiceNow better together? Lets… Establish the Forescout foundation Explore Forescout and ServiceNow use cases Hear from Forescout Product Development Forescout Foundation: eyeExtend Visibility is Forescout’s…
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