Organizations are advancing their efforts, investing in OT cybersecurity programs

ICS cybersecurity threats remain high and present evolving challenges, a new SANS report reveals. However, since the last SANS OT/ICS report released in 2017, a growing majority of organizations have significantly matured their security postures over t… Continue reading Organizations are advancing their efforts, investing in OT cybersecurity programs

Organizations still use low levels or no automation of key security and incident response tasks

Most organizations understand that automation is the path to achieve optimal workflows in the face of staff shortages and alert fatigue. Yet, 59% of the D3 Security 2019 Automation and Integration Survey respondents indicated that their organizations u… Continue reading Organizations still use low levels or no automation of key security and incident response tasks

Cyber Security Conferences to Attend in 2019

A list of Cyber and Information Security conferences to consider attending in 2019. Conference are not only great places to learn about the evolving cyber threat landscape and proven security good practices, but to network with industry leading securit… Continue reading Cyber Security Conferences to Attend in 2019

SANS DFIR Summit 2018, Cindy Murphy’s ‘Digital Forensics Truths That Turn Out To Be Wrong’

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How metrics can enhance the effectiveness of security programs

For anyone responsible for maintaining their organization’s security posture, the findings from the SANS 2018 Security Operations Center (SOC) Survey should come as no surprise. Among the highlights, respondents reported a continued breakdown in commun… Continue reading How metrics can enhance the effectiveness of security programs

Security concerns around the rapidly growing use of the Industrial Internet of Things

Organisations hold disparate and unrealistic views on protecting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), in which endpoints are considered to be the most vulnerable aspects, despite confusion over what actually constitutes an endpoint. These are the … Continue reading Security concerns around the rapidly growing use of the Industrial Internet of Things

Endpoint security automation a top priority for IT pros

A new SANS Institute report found that automating endpoint detection and response processes is the top priority for IT professionals trying to put actionable controls around their endpoints. Diversity and quantity of endpoints The survey questioned IT … Continue reading Endpoint security automation a top priority for IT pros

Exploring the maturity of corporate security awareness programs

Cyber security awareness programs are beginning to gain ground among businesses, but many of the professionals responsible for their implementation are challenged by a lack of time, budget and resources, according to a new SANS Security Awareness repor… Continue reading Exploring the maturity of corporate security awareness programs