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Basics

Not-so-basic breakdowns of what people are talking about in the cybersecurity industry today.

What is Penetration Testing?

Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack designed to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your organization’s IT environment. It’s not just about finding weaknesses but also understanding how attackers might use those vulnerabilities to

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Red Team vs Penetration Testing: What’s the Difference?

When strengthening your organization’s cybersecurity defenses, there’s no shortage of strategies to consider. Two commonly used approaches—Red Team engagements and penetration testing—play vital roles in identifying and mitigating

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Red Team vs Blue Team: What’s the Difference?

Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle where the stakes increase with every new threat. Organizations must be prepared to handle an ever-evolving landscape of risks, from opportunistic hackers to highly sophisticated threat actors. For CISOs and C-level

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How Do XDR Solutions Make For A More Cost-Efficient Organization?

Businesses are always thinking about how they can operate more efficiently, but cybersecurity is an area where it’s unwise to cut corners. Attack surfaces are increasing as systems are moved into the cloud, exposing businesses to an increasing variety

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XDR Vs MDR Vs EDR

XDR vs MDR vs EDR: What’s the Difference?

Does your organization have adequate protection against cybersecurity attacks? As the threats from hackers evolve – increasing in sophistication, volume, and speed – so must your security solutions and strategy. Any discussion on solutions for

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XDR Vs MDR Vs EDR

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XDR vs SIEM vs SOAR

What’s the Difference Between SIEM, XDR and SOAR?

When it comes to cybersecurity, there are a lot of acronyms you might come across. EDR, NAC, ZTNA, DLP—the list goes on. However, some will be much more critical to your business than others, and in this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at

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XDR vs SIEM vs SOAR

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Next-Generation EDR

Next Generation EDR: How to Maximize its Value

For many years, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions were considered to be the foundation of an effective cybersecurity strategy. On one level, this makes total sense. Afterall, it’s estimated that endpoints—physical devices connected

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MDR vs XDR: Everything You Need to Know

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a popular topic in the cybersecurity sector right now. Cynics may say that Sales will put an X in front of anything to try and give it the edge. But in this case, X really does stand for ‘eXtended’, so it’s

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Everything You Need To Know About XDR

As digital infrastructure becomes the backbone of modern business, the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats have escalated, making advanced security measures a necessity. These digital infrastructures and remote working trends have expanded the

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What Is XDR

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Safeguarding Data in the Cloud: Proven Practices for SaaS Security

Drawn by their convenience, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, today’s businesses are taking advantage of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications more and more often. The global SaaS market is forecast to see an impressive 18% compound annual

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operational technology

Make Buildings Work Smarter, Not Harder

A typical office environment looks significantly different from a few years ago (and no, this is not another “effects of the pandemic” story). In this case the difference-maker is building automation, which has become more widely embraced for

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Why A New Approach to Zero Trust Architecture Matters to Your Networks

Zero Trust Starts with 100 Percent Mindset There’s nothing new to say when it comes to zero trust security, at least in terms of tactics. Many of the most commonly deployed methods have been around for decades: the least privilege principle,

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Incident Response

Dealing with a cyber-attack? Six common pitfalls companies should avoid when handling a security crisis

Managing a cyber crisis is one of the most challenging and stressful aspects of a CISO’s job. Aside from the actual challenge and stress of trying to handle a security incident and help your business successfully recover and rebound, far too many

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Incident Response

Is my company ready to handle a cyber-attack? Three tips for security leaders to best prepare for and mitigate ongoing security risks

It should be no secret by now that security threat actors constantly evolve their tactics to keep up with new security measures. This means that organizations also need to continually update their efforts to ensure a strong security posture to protect

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Incident Response

Is your business dealing with a cybersecurity attack? Here are the five most important steps security leaders and boards must take when dealing with a cyber-attack

As cyber-attacks continue to hit businesses of all sizes, we know that both CISOs and boards struggle during what is one of the most stressful situations they experience. While there’s no one-size-fits-all plan that addresses every organization and

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