I Hate this Cliché, but I’m Going There

I Hate this Cliché, but I’m Going There

I really do not want to do this. I really do not want to use this quote, as it has been referenced hundreds of times too many already. But alas, I feel compelled to use it, as it is the best way to make my point…sigh. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need...
Five Steps to Security Automation

Five Steps to Security Automation

Let’s face it, we’ve talked about security automation for years. We’ve grappled with what, when and how to automate. We’ve debated the human vs machine topic. And at certain points, when we’ve been “burned” (automatically shutting down systems in error), we’ve...
How to Shed the Security Operations Doldrums

How to Shed the Security Operations Doldrums

As a security analyst, you’re probably stuck in the security operations doldrums. You spend 80 percent of your time doing repetitive, administrative tasks and only 20 percent (if you’re lucky!) on investigative, challenging and rewarding work that stops the bad guys...