Incident response

How to Use AlientVault SIEM for Threat Detection & Incident Response

Malware comes via attachments, malvertising, man-in-the-middle, man-in-the-browser, social engineering and countless other vectors. Even the most stringent o

The Best & Worst Practices of Incident Response

Introduction Incident response is often an impromptu security area — organizations don't think about it until an incident occurs. Your response to an inciden

9 Tips for Improving Your Incident Response Strategy

Introduction Incident response is a complex process involving many moving parts. Follow these suggestions to improve incident response across your organizati

How to Create an Effective Incident Response Plan

Introduction An organization’s incident response plan (IRP) should be their first line of defense against attacks and threats. IRPs are manuals that describe

Consequences of the Late Announcement of Cyber-security Incidents

Introduction Cyber-security attacks that are becoming more and more common among various types and sizes of organizations may have serious effects on electro

The Advantages & Disadvantages of Outsourcing Incident Response

Companies usually outsource tasks if they are more cost effective and can produce consistent results. Outsourcing incident response functions ensures a compa

Incident Responder Career Roadmap: From Entry Level to Executive

Introduction Finding a career as an incident responder has never been more possible than it is today. Practically every medium- to large-sized company should

A 10 step post-breach incident response checklist

Any organization with cyber-related assets needs to have a well written incident response (IR) plan. The incident response plan is meant to cover the procedu

How to Develop an Incident Response Plan in 9 Simple Steps

Introduction Developing an incident response (IR) plan is not an easy task that can be accomplished in a day. It is a process that requires thought and seve

What is the difference between business continuity planning & disaster recovery?

How much downtime can your business afford? What happens to your customer base if your company is down, but your competitors are able to operate? How much pr