security operations

The biggest SecOps burdens hindering progress for enterprises and MSSPs
Only 16% of security operations professionals think that their SecOps programs have reached the highest maturity level, according to a Siemplify and Cyentia Institute study. …

Latest trends in automated threat intelligence-driven network security
Since the earliest days of the Internet both network threats and network defenses have been evolving. In this Help Net Security podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2019, Todd …

Machine learning trumps AI for security analysts
Machine learning is currently one of the biggest buzzwords in cybersecurity and the tech industry in general, but the phrase is often overused and misapplied, leaving many …

Detecting malicious behavior blended with business-justified activity
With organizations moving to the cloud and remote workers becoming the rule rather than the exception, the definition of the network is changing. Add to this the increasing …

Five key considerations when developing a Security Operations Center
Ensuring access to a reliable feed of threat intelligence through a security operations center (SOC) is an essential element of many organization’s security strategy today. …

Why humans are necessary to the threat hunting process
For thousands of years, humans have worked to collect intelligence on their enemies. Intelligence gathering is not a new practice; in fact, it is one of the oldest war tactics …

How to create a Hall of Fame caliber cybersecurity playbook
Whether the sport is football, basketball or hockey, all the best coaches have playbooks and reports with the latest information on opponents. They study the playing field and …

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 …

Why creativity is key to security
Similar to corporate auditors and risk and compliance managers, security teams are often viewed as a hindrance to business growth. They are deemed the killjoys of business …

Bring order to the chaos of incident response and threat investigations
In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2018, Leon Ward, VP of Product Management at ThreatQuotient, talks about bringing order to the chaos of security operations, as well …

SOCs require automation to avoid analyst fatigue for emerging threats
A survey conducted by LogicHub at RSA Conference 2018 identified 79 percent of respondents believe both human expertise and security automation is needed for a powerful …

Would automation lead to improved cybersecurity?
Concerted efforts to increase job satisfaction, automation in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and gamification in the workplace are key to beating cybercriminals at their …
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