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Review: How Barac ETV analyzes encrypted data streams

Barac’s Encrypted Traffic Visibility Platform can halt encrypted attacks — without breaking the encryption. In our tests, the results seemed mostly instantaneous.

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How to close SIEM visibility gaps created by legacy apps

It's often difficult to make log files and other data from legacy applications accessible to security information and event management systems. Here are some options for improving visibility.

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Must-have features in a modern network security architecture

Form factors and use cases are changing, so network security must be more comprehensive, intelligent, and responsive than ever before.

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Review: XM Cyber HaXM makes automated penetration testing more accessible, reliable

HaXM is the next logical evolution of automated pentesting programs. Not only does it offer continuous scanning that is easy to configure, it also provides advice to help fix problems.

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8 steps to make sure Microsoft Windows 10 1903 is ready for deployment

Follow these steps to identify problems that might crop up when you update to the Windows 10 1903 release.

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How to prepare a SOC-as-a-service RFP

Here's how one company structured its SOCaaS request for proposal document. Key takeaway: Don't be afraid to ask for too many details.

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Security shines at Cisco Live

Cisco's security team highlighted market results, integrated portfolio, and future plans, but there is still some work ahead.

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Why the Huawei ban is bad for security

Many believe the ban on exporting U.S. technology to Chinese company Huawei could hurt American tech vendors and do little to mitigate supply chain threats.

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Is AI fundamental to the future of cybersecurity?

Thanks to the quickening pace of natural language capability development, artificial intelligence will likely be at the forefront of the next wave of cybersecurity tools.

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Review: LogRhythm takes SIEM to the next level

LogRhythm Enterprise offers a lot of protection and assistance for finding and remediating threats … and sometimes even pre-threat actions.

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10 penetration testing tools the pros use

Penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack where professional ethical hackers break into corporate networks to find weaknesses ... before attackers do.

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Public SAP exploits could enable attacks against thousands of companies

A recently released exploit takes advantage of a known configuration vulnerability that persists among many on-premise and cloud SAP instances. Here's what companies using SAP should do.

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Best new Windows 10 security features: Windows Sandbox, more update options

Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 1903 feature release.

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Review: FireMon clears the clutter for network security policy management

A pioneer in the field of network security policy management, FireMon provides full visibility into networks and devices, and overlays that knowledge with the rules, platforms, hardware and programs designed to protect it.

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Security software reviews, 2019: Lab tests of today's top tools

We go hands-on with some of the most innovative, useful and, arguably, best security software on the market.

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Over 90% of data transactions on IoT devices are unencrypted

A report from Zscaler reveals some troubling facts about the risks posed by network-connected IoT devices.

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How to isolate a Windows 7 machine from your network

If you have a business reason to keep a Windows 7 system active past its 2020 end-of-life date, here's how to keep it from being a security liability on your network.

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How to implement and use the MITRE ATT&CK framework

The MITRE ATT&CK; framework is a popular template for building detection and response programs. Here's what you'll find in its knowledgebase and how you can apply it to your environment.

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