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The 2023 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study Delves into Cloud Security and AI
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The 2023 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study Delves into Cloud Security and AI

By Katrina Thompson on Mon, 12/11/2023
The security industry is at a critical juncture. Capturing the state of affairs is a recent report released by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2. “A perfect storm” As they state in their Executive Summary, “Our study shows that a perfect storm of economic uncertainty, rapidly emerging technologies,...
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Cloud Security
NIST CSF 2.0: What you need to know
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NIST CSF 2.0: What you need to know

By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 12/11/2023
Organizations looking to protect their sensitive data and assets against cyberattacks may lack the ability to build a cybersecurity strategy without any structured help. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a free, public framework to help any organization mature its IT security posture. Recently, the institute published an...
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The Six Pillars of Cybersecurity

By Gary Hibberd on Thu, 11/16/2023
Winter is coming In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, ensuring robust security measures has never been more important. In the new ISO 27001:2022 standard, there is a new requirement for organisations to establish control of their Cloud services, which includes every flavor of cloud from Software as a Service (SaaS) to Platform as a...
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Cloud Watching Report: Key Takeaways
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Cloud Watching Report: Key Takeaways

By Anirudh Chand on Mon, 11/13/2023
The capabilities of cloud computing have changed the digital landscape significantly, and the popularity of cloud solutions only continues to increase. According to Gartner, the market for public cloud services is expected to surpass 700 billion USD by the end of 2024. The growth of cloud technologies presents a wealth of new opportunities for IT...
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Closing Integrity Gaps with NIST CSF
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Closing Integrity Gaps with NIST CSF

By Lane Thames on Wed, 09/27/2023
The then-new 2014 NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was designed to plug security gaps in operational technology. It’s still in use today and more relevant than ever. Fortra’s whitepaper provides a cohesive review of this security staple and how to glean the best out of it for your strategy. A Brief History of NIST CSF “The full maximum NIST...
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The State of the US National Cybersecurity Strategy for the Electric Grid

By Anastasios Arampatzis on Wed, 02/01/2023
The distribution systems of the U.S. energy grid — the portions of the grid that carry electricity to consumers — are growing more susceptible to cyber-attacks, in part due to the advent of monitoring and control technology and their reliance on them. However, the magnitude of the possible consequences of such attacks is not fully understood. Reports...
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Industrial Control Systems
Getting started with Zero Trust: What you need to consider
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Getting started with Zero Trust: What you need to consider

By David Bruce on Mon, 11/07/2022
Have you ever walked up to an ATM after another person finished with the machine only to find they left it on a prompt screen asking, “Do you want to perform another transaction?” I have. Of course, I did the right thing and closed out their session before beginning my own transaction. That was a mistake an individual made by careless error which...
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Security Configuration Management
What Does the Industry Want to Improve on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
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What the industry wants to improve on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

By Anastasios Arampatzis on Mon, 10/24/2022
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was meant to be a dynamic document that is continuously revised, enhanced, and updated. These upgrades allow the Framework to keep up with technological and threat developments, incorporate lessons learned, and transform best practices into standard procedures. NIST created the Framework in 2014 and updated it with...
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Industrial Control Systems
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How Tripwire Helped Walgreens Take a Proactive Approach to Security

Mon, 08/15/2022
Walgreens, founded in 1901, is one of the largest pharmacy companies in the U.S., handling online and in-store sales as well as processing the prescription needs of millions of customers. It needed a security solution that would give them an integrated, all-up view into its IT ecosystem. Its Tripwire ExpertOps solution has given the company a much more proactive view and approach to its security...
Cloud Security
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Multi-Cloud Security Best Practice Guide

When you opt to use multiple cloud providers, you’re implementing a multi-cloud strategy. This practice is increasingly common, and can refer to mixing SaaS (software as a service) and PaaS (platform as a service) offerings as well as public cloud environments that fall under the IaaS (infrastructure as a service) category. The most common public cloud environments today are Amazon Web Services ...
Cloud Security
Guide

Meeting Multiple Compliance Objectives Simultaneously With the CIS Controls

The CIS Controls are a set of recommendations comprised of controls and benchmarks. They are intended to serve as a cybersecurity “best practice” for preventing damaging attacks. The recommendations are meant to provide a holistic approach to cybersecurity and to be effective across all industries. Adhering to them serves as an effective foundation for any organization’s security and compliance...
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Executing an Efficient Cloud Security Strategy

How do organizations execute an efficient cloud security strategy and find the right cloud security tools? Tripwire asked a range of cloud security experts to share their thoughts on some of the key challenges regarding secure cloud storage and cloud computing security.
Cloud Security
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Cloud Control Buyer's Guide

Introduction The world of IT is moving to the cloud for flexibility, on-demand computing resources, and speed just to name a few benefits. Market data varies but estimates of cloud usage show that in the range of 20–25% of overall compute workloads are operating in public cloud environments today, with that expected to grow to 50% over the next 5–10 years. However, most organizations haven’t...
Cloud Security
Datasheet

Tripwire ExpertOps and NIST 800-171

Federal security managers expect that most federally run systems are actively engaging with FISMA compliance for protecting federal data and systems. However, as we all know, federal information does not remain only in federally operated systems. Data and IT systems connect via the Internet and other networks for business, operations and research. Information about citizens, banking and finance,...
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Tripwire Cloud Deployment Services

Cloud computing has transformed business and government at an extraordinary pace by delivering business-supporting technology more efficiently than ever. The cloud has changed the way IT thinks about how to design and deliver computing technology applications and, according to Gartner, by 2015 10% of enterprise IT security will be delivered in the cloud. What if enterprises could improve IT...
Cloud Security
Datasheet

Tripwire Resident Engineers

The cybersecurity skills gap can leave many organizations without adequate staffing for the operation of their security tools. High turnover rates can also cause an organization to lose essential knowledge when team members leave who were familiar with the tools. To complicate matters further, the pandemic is driving the need for temporary cybersecurity support as agencies navigate new, remote...
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NERC CIP
NIST
PCI DSS
SOX
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Tripwire Resident Engineers for Federal Agencies

The cybersecurity skills gap leaves Federal agencies without adequate staffing for the operation of their security tools. High turnover rates can also cause agencies to lose essential knowledge when team members leave who were familiar with the tools. To complicate matters further, the pandemic is driving the need for temporary cybersecurity support as agencies navigate new, remote work...
Compliance
NERC CIP
NIST
Datasheet

Improving your Cybersecurity Posture with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

There isn’t an industry that hasn’t been affected by cyber threats, and the broadcast industry is no exception. In April 2015, France’s TV5Monde was attacked, resulting in eleven of its channels going dark and its social media outlets commandeered to display pro-Islamic State messages. This was preceded by an attack on WBOC in Salisbury, Maryland, where their Twitter account and website were...
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Datasheet

Maintaining the Security and Integrity of Electronic Health Record Systems

The value of electronic health record (EHR) systems is immense. These digital records are designed to be available anytime and anywhere, connecting healthcare providers with patient data. EHRs are a central repository of patient medical histories, medications, diagnoses, immunization dates, allergies, lab results and radiology images. With access to this accurate patient information, providers can...
Compliance
HIPAA
NIST
Datasheet

Cloud Data Security: Implementing Smarter Cloud Security

The trend of mass migration to the cloud brings benefits like lower operating costs, easier deployability, and the flexibility of an elastic environment. However, it’s crucial to understand that the responsibility to secure your cloud infrastructure still falls on your organization.Cloud providers allow organizations to take advantage of their infrastructure, resulting in a shared model for...
Cloud Security