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Measure Security Performance, Not Policy Compliance

The Falcon's View

Examples of security policies-become-KPIs might include metrics around vulnerability and patch management, code defect reduction and remediation, and possibly even phishing-related metrics that are rolled up to the department or enterprise level.

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GUEST ESSAY: Top cybersecurity developments that can be expected to fully play out in 2019

The Last Watchdog

Still, Ransomware, zero-day exploits, and phishing attacks, were among the biggest threats facing IT security teams this year. About the essayist : Ofer Amitai is CEO of Portnox, which supplies network access control, visibility, management and policy compliance systems designed to help today’s complex networks run smoothly and securely.

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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses

eSecurity Planet

Gain a Comprehensive View of Cloud Configurations, Users & Policies Cloud security controls give enterprises complete visibility across cloud environments, allowing them to monitor user activity, analyze configurations, and verify policy compliance.

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What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

eSecurity Planet

Some SCM tools can scan devices and networks for vulnerabilities, track remediation actions, and generate reports on security policy compliance. Security configuration management (SCM) software ensures devices and their security settings are properly configured.

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How to Create & Implement a Cloud Security Policy

eSecurity Planet

Each function is assigned specific data protection, access management, and policy compliance responsibilities. This policy’s execution will be overseen by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Supplier agreements must include data protection, policy compliance, and audit rights provisions.

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What Is a Secure Web Gateway? Features, Benefits & Challenges

eSecurity Planet

Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet.

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The Cybersecurity Challenge in Mergers and Acquisitions

Digital Shadows

One private equity CISO reported a 400% increase in phishing attempts on acquired companies post-M&A deal announcements. Acquiring companies must handle unknown issues with inherited assets, disparate tool use, and potential lapses in policy compliance. Totaling an impressive $2.5