Security Information & Event Management, or SIEM (pronounced "sim," with a silent "e"), is gaining a reputation outside of the cybersecurity community. Advertisements on YouTube and Hulu tout the product’s incomparable security and real-time effectiveness, but they struggle to convey what a SIEM really does. Technical security lingo tends to make non-technical people tune out, and trying to simplify the concept diminishes its value.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Security, SIEM
Cybercrime and cybersecurity are intimidating concepts, and with so many different services and methods of protection available, it is hard to know where to start! Keep in mind, the best cybersecurity program is the one that serves your needs and protects your organization. You should invest in protection that is uniquely suited to the size, maturity, industry, and compliance standards of your business. . . or you can pick something based on your astrological sign!
Just like you, a good cybersecurity program should be strong, useful, and constantly evolving to meet new challenges. Find your sign below to learn how you can start protecting your online privacy and digital information.
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) – The Aquarius sign tends to be intellectual and progressive, with a strong desire for community. Given these traits, an Aquarius may be the perfect person to manage your organization’s security awareness training for employees! Your end-users are your first line of security defense, and their proactive education will inevitably serve your organization. There are several styles of security awareness training, from automated phishing campaigns to interactive, gamified training like an escape room exercise. Digital products, like KnowBe4, aim to reduce the risk of human error by exposing your employees to the types of attacks that would potentially compromise their information. KnowBe4 and similar services offer training modules to ensure your entire staff knows how to identify and avoid the most common cyber threats.
As a non-technical person working in the cybersecurity industry, I often find myself asking, “Do I need to be worried about [insert novel threat]?” I am almost always pleased to learn that the experts have considered these threats and created simple protective measures so that no, I do not necessarily need to be worried about [insert novel threat]. In taking a few simple precautions, you might never need to worry about these intimidating cyber risks ever again!
Topics: Cybersecurity, Personal Privacy
A guide to creating challenging, educational, and enjoyable vulnerable virtual machines.
Picture this, you've just completed another machine on TryHackMe, Vulnhub, or HackTheBox and you're left thinking to yourself "well I'd quite like to build one of those for myself" but then you realize that you don't have any idea of where to start. Fear no more! In the following post, we'll break down the core ideas behind creating an excellent box.
Topics: Cybersecurity
New to the world of cybersecurity and wondering where to even begin? Ever wonder what it takes to become a professional hacker? Varying levels of IT knowledge and understanding? Everybody must start somewhere, and here is your chance! Reimagine your career as an Information Security Specialist and stop wasting your time with "what ifs." Allow yourself to grow and shine in a field that you are passionate about. Outreach your potential with this fantastic new course!
Topics: Cybersecurity, Information Security, risk