Security

What Is Log Management? 5 Best Practices for Log Management

January 12, 2021

In the past, establishing a log management system was a reasonably simple process. However, in recent years—because of the complexity of log management standards, regulatory requirements, and growing networks—setting up an effective and compliant log file management system has become increasingly difficult. Today, enterprise log management extends beyond basic data collection. Modern log storage and … Read more What Is Log Management? 5 Best Practices for Log Management

6 Best Splunk Alternatives

January 6, 2021

While Splunk may seem the obvious choice for log management and log analysis, some alternatives to Splunk are worth considering—many of which I believe lack disadvantages of Splunk and bring unique benefits to the table. Although no solution is perfect, and some will be better suited to your business’ individual needs than others, I feel … Read more 6 Best Splunk Alternatives

Business Email Compromise Attack

December 18, 2020

Business email compromise is an increasingly common type of cyberattack and can have a disastrous impact on a business if successful. To fully understand how to prevent business email compromise, you should first know the business email compromise definition and the different types of business email compromise attack your business may encounter—all of which will … Read more Business Email Compromise Attack

14 Best Log Monitoring Tools and Event Logging Software

November 18, 2020

Not so long ago, plain-text log management was a widespread, grueling, and lengthy process. Plain-text data isn’t without its uses—in fact, under certain circumstances, it can be of great value—but it can’t replace a sophisticated log management solution when it comes to complex analysis and gaining advanced insight into infrastructure. If you want to optimize … Read more 14 Best Log Monitoring Tools and Event Logging Software

Enterprise Email Security Best Practices for 2021

November 12, 2020

Email is one of the most popular methods of online correspondence, especially for businesses. But a large proportion of malware installed on compromised networks originates from an email attachment. Without the right security measures, email can easily serve as a gateway for phishing attempts and malicious links and attachments. Your business email accounts are prime … Read more Enterprise Email Security Best Practices for 2021

4 Best SCCM Alternatives for 2021

November 11, 2020

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, also known as SCCM, is a widely used systems management solution. While this solution has its benefits, it also has limitations that may lead certain organizations and IT professionals to search for viable alternatives for SCCM. Whether you’re looking for something more user-friendly, more versatile, or simply a cheaper alternative … Read more 4 Best SCCM Alternatives for 2021

Policy Compliance or Network Configuration Management?

October 24, 2020

Is there a silver bullet for making policy and risk compliance easier? While no single solution can manage compliance end-to-end, the answer may surprise you. But first a little background. Introduction Risk Management is fundamental to maintain a successful enterprise. The purpose of Risk Management is to identify uncertainties, hazards, exposures, liabilities, and other risks … Read more Policy Compliance or Network Configuration Management?

6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software

September 21, 2020

With the unrelenting news about security breaches, file integrity monitoring (FIM) software has become an indispensable tool for any organization. It helps improve data security, which is important for any company and shouldn’t be ignored. What Is File Integrity Monitoring? As opposed to other security measures, FIM solutions are specifically designed to monitor changes in … Read more 6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software

Oracle Audit Trail Best Practices

September 18, 2020

Depending on the success of your database audit trail program, creating an audit trail for your data log can either be a benign part of company protocol or a major nuisance. Several industries, from health care to finance to public works, require detailed reporting of data logs through an audit trail. When your company’s data … Read more Oracle Audit Trail Best Practices

SQL Server Security Best Practices

September 15, 2020

Whether you’re running an instance of open-source MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, you need to be certain you have robust, high-quality security measures in place. This is extremely important for preventing malicious access to your database, particularly if sensitive or personal data is stored on your servers. In this article, I cover the essential SQL … Read more SQL Server Security Best Practices