Top SIEM Use Cases for Correlation and SIEM Alerts Best Practices
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are used for collecting data from your entire network or enterprise environment. By scanning logs and other data from across your system, they then can analyze the event data to help determine security threats potentially facing your organization, so your security teams can appropriately prevent and respond to … Read more Top SIEM Use Cases for Correlation and SIEM Alerts Best Practices
Is Cloud More Secure than On-Premises Security? Cloud vs. On-Premises Security Tools
Network security predominantly falls into two different categories: on-premises and cloud-based. Enterprises choose which one they use to protect their system by considering several factors including individual needs and operational costs. Both approaches are concerned with keeping a network as secure as possible, but cloud security measures get the most scrutiny. So, which is it? … Read more Is Cloud More Secure than On-Premises Security? Cloud vs. On-Premises Security Tools
Best Patch Management Software – Windows and Linux Tools
Staying on top of updates to firmware and software is a critical aspect of successful cybersecurity and performance management. This is where patch management comes in. In this guide, I’ll provide an overview of the role software plays in managing patches, followed by my picks for the best patch management software on the market. What … Read more Best Patch Management Software – Windows and Linux Tools
What Is Patch Management?
Patching software tends to be an annoyance for end users—and all too often, recommended patches go ignored. At the same time, admins may find it difficult to ensure all systems are adequately patched. Software patches and updates are of paramount importance, as they can prevent your software and systems from being vulnerable to bugs, malware, … Read more What Is Patch Management?
Active Directory Forest and Domain Guide + Best Tools
If you’re an IT admin responsible for managing your organization’s critical assets in an enterprise network, Active Directory (AD) should be your number one tool. Whether you’re running a small network or a large one, managing a slew of assets, users, and permissions can be a tedious ordeal. AD facilitates and streamlines this process. A … Read more Active Directory Forest and Domain Guide + Best Tools
Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Compliance Requirements
When you make a credit card transaction, the last thing you want to think about is your data getting stolen. Fortunately, credit card companies put several measures in place to make sure this doesn’t happen. For businesses dealing with customer payments, PCI DSS compliance measures are a simple and necessary step in making sure customer … Read more Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Compliance Requirements
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager Review
If you’re an admin, you’re likely already familiar with SolarWinds and its array of highly rated products suited for just about every aspect of IT management. But you might not be familiar with SolarWinds® Access Rights Manager (ARM). This software exists because it’s critical for you to manage and audit access rights across the system—the … Read more SolarWinds Access Rights Manager Review
10 Best Free and Open-Source SIEM Tools
A successful SIEM strategy is an investment—and sometimes costly. Managing SIEM is a resource-intensive process, requiring ongoing evaluations and adjustments to establish and maintain optimal performance. Despite this, going without a SIEM solution isn’t the answer, because this can leave you vulnerable to attack. Open-source SIEM and free SIEM tools can seem like the solution. … Read more 10 Best Free and Open-Source SIEM Tools
3 Reasons Why IT Isn’t Managing Permissions (Even Though They Should)
The core of your organization’s security stance is built on a massive number of individual permissions to both on-premises and cloud-based resources. With the increase in cyberattacks, concerns around insider threats, and the growing need to meet multiple compliance mandates centered around data security of various types of data, it seems like permissions should be … Read more 3 Reasons Why IT Isn’t Managing Permissions (Even Though They Should)
8 Best FTP Clients for macOS and Windows
My point here is this: every IT professional and practitioner needs a good FTP client (and possibly server) in their corner. Whether you’re building a site or sharing files, FTP provides ease and capacity unavailable in simple computer-to-computer transfers. The popularity and long history of this protocol means there are lots of players in the … Read more 8 Best FTP Clients for macOS and Windows