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How Encryption Protects Sensitive Data

Many people learned about encryption due to the rise of ransomware attacks. Hackers use encryption to effectively “scramble” a user’s files so that they cannot be read without the correct encryption key. The hackers then demand a payment, usually in Bitcoin, in exchange for the key needed to unlock the files.

Improve Cybersecurity with Intelligence and a Better Sandbox

In our last post, we talked about the rise of file-less malware that leaves little evidence of a cyberattack. It’s difficult enough to defend against known security threats, and virtually impossible to prevent these sneak attacks. That’s why organizations need an incident response plan for detecting security events and taking steps to minimize the damage.

Getting a Clue About Sneaky New Malware

“Clueless.” That’s the name of a 1995 teen comedy that became a surprise box-office hit and a cultural touchstone for an entire generation of Americans. It’s also a pretty good description of an insidious new malware threat that possesses none of the customary indicators of a network intrusion.

How AlienVault USM Improves upon Traditional SIEM

In the previous post, we discussed the recent uptick in adoption of security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, and why SIEM will continue to be a primary focus of IT investments for the next few years. SIEM provides visibility into all sources of security data across the network and integrates this data in a single solution.

Why SIEM Is Driving New Security Investments

As more security managers embrace a proactive approach to security and prioritize real-time threat analysis, detection and response, spending on security information and event management (SIEM) solutions continues to increase. While Gartner has predicted 5 percent to 10 percent annual growth in the overall IT security market through 2020, sales of SIEM software rose by 15.8 percent in 2016.

SIEM combines security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM) into a single solution, enabling organizations to take a more holistic, integrated approach to security.

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