Incident Response March 6, 2023

The Role of Marketing and PR in Incident Response

3 min read - Responding to a cyber incident requires teamwork across departments and disciplines. Technical incident responders must work to halt incoming attacks while the communications teams develop a public response. Clear communication is essential. Communication strategies differ before and after a cyber…

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…

Zero Trust February 1, 2023

Contain Breaches and Gain Visibility With Microsegmentation

4 min read - Organizations must grapple with challenges from various market forces. Digital transformation, cloud adoption, hybrid work environments and geopolitical and economic challenges all have a part to play. These forces have especially manifested in more significant security threats to expanding IT…

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…

Endpoint January 5, 2023

3 Reasons to Make EDR Part of Your Incident Response Plan

3 min read - As threat actors grow in number, the frequency of attacks witnessed globally will continue to rise exponentially. The numerous cases headlining the news today demonstrate that no organization is immune from the risks of a breach. What is an Incident…

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.…

Identity & Access December 21, 2022

Beware of What Is Lurking in the Shadows of Your IT

6 min read - This post was written with contributions from Joseph Lozowski. Comprehensive incident preparedness requires building out and testing response plans that consider the possibility that threats will bypass all security protections. An example of a threat vector that can bypass security…

Retail December 16, 2022

5 Ways to Improve Holiday Retail and Wholesale Cybersecurity

4 min read - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers and wholesalers since the holidays help boost year-end profits. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts 2022 holiday sales will come in 6% to 8% higher than in 2021. But rising…

Incident Response December 14, 2022

5 Holiday Cybersecurity Tips That Make a Real Impact

4 min read - Tired of cybersecurity tips that don’t really make an impact? This post is for you. The year is winding down to an end. Everyone, including security teams, is busy and preoccupied. Cyber actors know this and are gearing up to…

Security Services November 18, 2022

What People Get Wrong About Incident Responders

4 min read - Today’s threat landscape is ever-evolving and skyrocketing in complexity as bad actors possess more advanced tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) than ever before. To address these advanced threats, deploying an incident response team is critical for modern organizations. An incident…