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SIEM Explained: What is SIEM and How Does it Work?

eSecurity Planet

Security information and event management (SIEM) technology provides foundational support for threat detection. While a properly configured SIEM can provide effective threat protection, misuse of SIEM technology can increase costs and undermine security. What is a SIEM? For a more thorough overview, check out our SIEM checklist.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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The Best SIEM Tools To Consider in 2024

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In 2005, Gartner came up with the term SIEM to characterize the combination of SIM and SEM technologies within an organization. SIEM software collects and categorizes data ranging from antivirus events to firewall logs, including malware activity, failed and successful logins, and other potentially harmful activities.

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Box Releases Powerful Set of Security Features to Advance the Content Cloud

CyberSecurity Insiders

.” Box Shield helps reduce risk and proactively identifies potential insider threats or compromised accounts. Since the release of Box Shield in October 2019, Box has added new features and functionality to bring built-in controls and threat detection directly to workflows in Box.

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Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Security

eSecurity Planet

Built-in edge security, including encryption , URL filtering, and malware protection Cloud-agnostic branch connectivity, SaaS optimization, and IaaS integrations Application aware enterprise NGFW, Snort IPS, and malware sandboxing Microsegmentation and identity-based policy management Self-healing firmware to prevent exploitation of vulnerabilities.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Over the years, it has built up a wide range of security products, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), UTM, malware protection and cloud protection. Founded: 2005. Cybersecurity product categories: AI, threat detection, incident response, IDPS. Learn more about Cisco. Visit website. Founded: 1984.