What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

Data breaches are costing organizations millions of dollars on average. In its 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report, IBM found that a data breach cost the average organization $3.86 million. This price tag was even greater for organizations located in the… Continue reading What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

A Full Rainbow of Protection: Tripwire Is More than ‘Just FIM’

Imagine an arc. Not just any arc. A rainbow. When we think of a rainbow, it conjures impressions of color, inspiration and even supernatural characteristics.  Does your cybersecurity program long for a magical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? With … Continue reading A Full Rainbow of Protection: Tripwire Is More than ‘Just FIM’

How Tripwire Custom Workflow Automation Can Enhance Your Network Visibility

Tripwire Enterprise is a powerful tool. It provides customers insight into nearly every aspect of their systems and devices. From change management to configuration and compliance, Tripwire can provide “eyes on” across the network. Gathering that vast … Continue reading How Tripwire Custom Workflow Automation Can Enhance Your Network Visibility

Cybersecurity in Education (K-12) with the CIS Controls

Why is cybersecurity important to Education? Acknowledging recent reports of ransomware targeting educational institutions, it is no wonder that there have also been articles that attempt to lure in readers with “free” tools. What is disapp… Continue reading Cybersecurity in Education (K-12) with the CIS Controls

Companies That Request PII From Vendors Must Protect It

In my line of work, it is often a requirement to provide our customers with background information on the employees who will be performing on-site professional services. This is not in itself an issue, but how the customer receives and handles that inf… Continue reading Companies That Request PII From Vendors Must Protect It