Incident Response November 29, 2023

What cybersecurity pros can learn from first responders

4 min read - Though they may initially seem very different, there are some compelling similarities between cybersecurity professionals and traditional first responders like police and EMTs. After all, in a world where a cyberattack on critical infrastructure could cause untold damage and harm,…

Intelligence & Analytics May 26, 2023

Despite tech layoffs, cybersecurity positions are hiring

4 min read - It’s easy to read today’s headlines and think that now isn’t the best time to look for a job in the tech industry. However, that’s not necessarily true. When you read deeper into the stories and numbers, cybersecurity positions are…

Incident Response February 23, 2023

What is an incident response professional?

4 min read - As part of our ongoing series highlighting various roles in the cybersecurity industry, this article shines the light on the incident response professional. While there are many misconceptions surrounding the role, let’s examine a few frequently asked questions. How in-demand…

Incident Response January 19, 2023

People, process and technology: The incident response trifecta

4 min read - Let’s say you are the CISO or IT security lead of your organization, and your incident response program needs an uplift. After making a compelling business case to management for investment, your budget has been approved and expanded. With your…

Incident Response December 30, 2022

Outrageous stories from three cyber incident responders

4 min read - Working in cyber incident response can certainly make life interesting. Experiences typically run the gamut from exciting, dull, fun, repetitive and challenging. IBM Security commissioned a study from Morning Consult that surveyed over 1,100 cybersecurity incident responders across ten countries.…

CISO November 23, 2022

Emotional blowback: Dealing with post-incident stress

4 min read - Cyberattacks are on the rise as adversaries find new ways of creating chaos and increasing profits. Attacks evolve constantly and often involve real-world consequences. The growing criminal Software-as-a-Service enterprise puts ready-made tools in the hands of threat actors who can…

Incident Response November 16, 2022

How to start a career in cyber incident response

4 min read - Cyber incident response is one of cybersecurity’s most interesting and rewarding careers. It’s an in-demand role, and it pays well. But how do you get started? First, let’s start with the basics. What is cyber incident response? Cyber incident response…

Incident Response October 25, 2022

A day in the life: Working in cyber incident response

4 min read - As a cybersecurity incident responder, your life can go from zero to 100 in a heartbeat. One moment you are sipping a beverage reading the latest threat intelligence or getting the kids ready for bed; the next, you may be…