Step 1: Linux FundamentalsLearn basic operational skills for the Linux command line.Step 2: Network Protocol AnalysisExplore network protocols to include DHCP, ARP, ICMP, LDAP, Kerberos, SMTP, and SSH.Step 3: Packet AnalysisExplore networking concepts and packet analysis tools including Wireshark, Stenographer, and Docket.Step 4: Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Log Analysis … [Read more...] about 36% of CISOs see the shortage of skilled workers as their key cybersecurity challenge
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Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’ in EMEA
Congratulations to security advocate Luigi Vassallo, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Sara Assicurazioni Insurance, an innovative Italian cloud-first insurance firm. In the last two years, cybersecurity has advanced and can feel like a one-two punch to those who are not prepared. But what does that preparation look like? For Luigi Vassallo, it was more … [Read more...] about Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’ in EMEA
The Nominees for the 2023 Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award in EMEA
Cybersecurity professionals are often perceived as sole practitioners, plying their craft in dimly lit rooms. Nothing could be further from the truth, as one of the keys to being a successful cybersecurity professional is the ability to collaborate and, more importantly, to share knowledge as far and wide as possible. At Cisco, we have formed the Cisco Insider Advocacy program, … [Read more...] about The Nominees for the 2023 Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award in EMEA
Top SaaS Cybersecurity Threats in 2023: Are You Ready?
Jan 09, 2023The Hacker NewsWeb Security / SaaS Security Cybercriminals will be as busy as ever this year. Stay safe and protect your systems and data by focusing on these 4 key areas to secure your environment and ensure success in 2023, and make sure your business is only in the headlines when you WANT it to be. 1 — Web application weaknesses Web applications are at the … [Read more...] about Top SaaS Cybersecurity Threats in 2023: Are You Ready?
3 cybersecurity strategies for healthcare leaders in a digital-first world
From on-demand healthcare services like telehealth to wearable technologies, predictive healthcare to blockchain technologies for electronic health records, or 5G for healthcare services to AI and augmented reality for state-of-the-art medical treatments, the healthcare industry is at an inflection point. These digital transformations also bring along elevated cybersecurity … [Read more...] about 3 cybersecurity strategies for healthcare leaders in a digital-first world
Unscrambling Cybersecurity Acronyms – The ABCs of MDR and XDR Security
In the second part of this blog series on Unscrambling Cybersecurity Acronyms, we covered Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (MEDR) solutions, which included an overview of the evolution of endpoint security solutions. In this blog, we’ll go over Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) … [Read more...] about Unscrambling Cybersecurity Acronyms – The ABCs of MDR and XDR Security
Why I consolidated my IT and cybersecurity operations in the cloud
More and more organizations are moving their infrastructure and applications to the cloud to increase productivity, drive down costs, and improve operational agility. According to Gartner, 85% of organizations will embrace a cloud-first approach by 2025 and will look to leverage cloud-native technologies wherever they can.With the average organization deploying nearly 90 … [Read more...] about Why I consolidated my IT and cybersecurity operations in the cloud
What do kickboxing and cybersecurity have in common
When people think of cybersecurity, they think it is all about constant, in-the-moment, reactive execution. That is true in many regards, however, there is more to cybersecurity than that. There is also a strategic side; that progressive, long-term vision to anticipate the unknown, convert fear into motivation, and prepare for future threats. As the Chief Operations Officer … [Read more...] about What do kickboxing and cybersecurity have in common
Why Your Small Business Needs to Rethink Its Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybercrime is a big problem for small businesses, and the risk of advanced threats continues to grow. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to protect your SMB or nonprofit from attacks that threaten the business. The cybersecurity threat to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continues to grow as cybercriminals recognize how vulnerable they can be, and the … [Read more...] about Why Your Small Business Needs to Rethink Its Cybersecurity Strategy
Making Merger and Acquisition Cybersecurity More Manageable
Dan Burke is the director of strategy, risk, and compliance for AppDynamics, a company acquired by Cisco in 2017. Burke and his team are a vital part of the Cisco acquisition process in helping acquired companies adhere to a higher level of cybersecurity. This blog is the fourth in a series focused on M&A cybersecurity, following Shiva Persaud’s post on When It Comes to … [Read more...] about Making Merger and Acquisition Cybersecurity More Manageable