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Measure Security Performance, Not Policy Compliance

The Falcon's View

Except, of course, that in the real world nobody ever took time to read the more detailed documents, Ops and Dev teams really didn't like being told how to do their jobs, and, at the end of the day, I was frequently reminded that publishing a policy document didn't translate to implementation. Now, note a couple things here.

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11 Key Steps of the Patch Management Process

eSecurity Planet

This step-by-step guide to the patch management process can help you stay ahead of vulnerabilities and reduce cyber risk. Organizations may successfully monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities by completing a thorough evaluation, lowering the risk of possible security breaches and ensuring a safe IT environment.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud. These unlicensed services may not have adequate security measures in place, presenting possible vulnerabilities and raising the risk of data disclosure or loss.

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Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Review and Modify the Patch Management Policy. Even though the first formal Patch Management Policy may be approved by step three, keep in mind that all policies should be living documents that need to change as the organization changes. Overview : sets expectations and goals for the policy.

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Implementing and Maintaining Security Program Metrics

NopSec

Much of the pre-work needed to determine what cybersecurity metrics to track and implement is due to understanding your business and where your greatest organizational risks lie. NopSec helps you communicate your risk posture and the impact the team is having on it.

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Implementing Effective Compliance Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Centraleyes

Compliance testing is a crucial auditing process that focuses on verifying the extent to which an organization adheres to established policies, rules, or regulatory requirements. It serves as a cornerstone in auditing, primarily concerned with evaluating the effectiveness of controls related to regulatory risks.

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

By employing application security tools, organizations can proactively identify and address potential security flaws, reducing the risk of exploitation and minimizing the impact of security incidents. This allows organizations to proactively address potential security risks.

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