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Primary Considerations and Pitfalls for Security Control Room Design

Developing an effective SOC requires more than just the streamlining of physical security systems
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Dan Gundry
September 11, 2018
Though many security managers tend to have tunnel vision on the techy aspects of building a SOC, often the most important things to consider are the most basic and in a command center environment, that begins with an operator-centric design.
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Why Security Silos are the New Unifier

How is a Security Systems Management Platform the next frontier in enterprise security risk management?
Douglas Button
September 10, 2018

When was the last time something you liked was identified as being bad for you? Probably, more often that you would like to admit.


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Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Security, Information Assurance: What’s the Difference?

Patricia De Saracho
September 6, 2018
As hackers, security breaches and malware attacks continue to dominate headlines, cyber crime has emerged as a global “pandemic” that last year cost people and organizations an estimated $600 billion, according to CNBC. So it’s not surprising that combating such activities has become a lucrative and rewarding career. So, if you’re considering launching a career or advancing into a leadership role in this booming field, you may be wondering which path is right for you.
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Three Ways to Justify the IT Security Budget You Need

Maxim Frolov
September 6, 2018
Advocating for the return on investment (ROI) in IT security has traditionally been a challenge for IT professionals to communicate to management. IT teams are responsible for the complicated task of balancing budget limitations with strong protection that will reduce the risk of a cyberattack in today’s dynamic threat landscape. However, according to a recent Kaspersky Lab report, businesses are starting to invest more in IT security rather than treat it as a cost center.
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Hazards Ahead: The Dangers of Runaway Technology

September 6, 2018
Technology has advanced at an astonishing rate in the last decade, and the pace is only set to accelerate. Capabilities that seemed impossible only a short time ago will develop extremely quickly, aiding those who see them coming and hindering those who don’t. Developments in smart technology will create new possibilities for organizations of all kinds – but they will also create opportunities for attackers and adversaries by reducing the effectiveness of existing controls. Previously well-protected information will become vulnerable.
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Cyber-Securing Video Cameras

Passwords, encryption and networking techniques all help to safeguard your video surveillance feeds.
Adam Stone
September 4, 2018

Researchers from the U.K.-based penetration testing service Pen Test Partners recently attacked a video surveillance system, and they pulled off a fairly scary feat. “We successfully switched video feeds from one camera to another through the cloud service, proving arbitrary access to anyone’s camera,” they wrote.


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The Most Influential People in Security 2018

Who’s leading the way for security professionals? These 17 thought-leaders are making a difference.
Claire Meyer
September 1, 2018

Security magazine is pleased to announce our 2018 Most Influential People in Security – 17 top security executives and industry leaders who are positively impacting the security field, their organization, their colleagues and peers, and the national and global security landscape.


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