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What is a phishing simulation?

IBM Big Data Hub

A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise that tests an organization’s ability to recognize and respond to a phishing attack. Phishing tests are usually part of broader security awareness training led by IT departments or security teams. The only difference is that recipients who take the bait (e.g.,

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7 Ways to End Dead Digital Weight on Your Website with Analytics

Smart Data Collective

You can use sophisticated digital and behavior analytics technology. Analytics technology can measure the effectiveness of your website’s elements, reveal weak areas, and show you what needs improvement. Here are some ways that you can use analytics to improve the quality of your website. Test different calls to action.

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Sirius Security White Glove Trials Now Available on AWS

CDW Research Hub

Secure Cloud Analytics. The Secure Cloud Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch) System uses sophisticated behavioral analytics to transform data from existing infrastructure into actionable intelligence for improved network visibility and security and accelerated incident response. Why Sirius and the AWS Marketplace?

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How to use data detection and response (DDR) to gain early warning into data leakage from insider threats

Laminar Security

DDR is a data security solution that leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and behavioral analytics to monitor, detect, and respond to data activity across endpoints, networks, cloud, and applications. DDR covers all data sources, destinations, users, and behaviors. How does DDR work?

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What Are the Most Important Steps to Protect Your Organization’s Data?

Smart Data Collective

One of the best solutions for data protection is advanced automated penetration testing. Even better is breach and attack simulation (BAS), which is an upgraded form of traditional penetration testing, which Gartner predicts to be the cybersecurity tech that can send traditional pen testing to obsolescence.

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Types of cyberthreats

IBM Big Data Hub

For example, some hackers—called ethical hackers—essentially impersonate cybercriminals to help organizations and government agencies test their computer systems for vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. Keep in mind that not all hackers are threat actors or cybercriminals.

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The FireEye Attack and 4 Security Moves to Make Right Now

CDW Research Hub

Initial information from FireEye disclosed that the software they use in penetration testing and security analysis services for their customers was stolen. Creating a layered security program that provides defense in depth and robust detection capabilities that identify unusual behaviors and IoCs will help. From target to champion.