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Big Data Analytics Gives Security Boost to Feds
Big data analytics Big Data Analytics Gives Security Boost to Feds Most federal IT managers are using big data analytics in some form for cyber-security. Yet obstacles remain, including a shortage of skilled talent and poor management support. Data Security Benefits Feds believe that fully leveraging big data for cyber-security will improve protection from external…
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Big Data Analytics Comes to IT Security
Big data and security Big Data Analytics Comes to IT Security Big data analytics is playing a crucial role in IT security, a new report from the Ponemon Institute and Cloudera finds. Maturity of IT Security Just under a third self-describe their IT security posture as mature while 40% say they are in the late…
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Measuring the IT Security Skills Shortage’s Extent
IT security skills Measuring the IT Security Skills Shortage’s Extent Grasping the extent of a problem is the first step to solving it. New research examines the IT skills shortage and how it affects organizations large and small. Confidence in IT Security 59% of respondents were not completely sure that their networks have not been…
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10 Best Practices for Security, Compliance Monitoring
Data poisoning 10 Best Practices for Security, Compliance Monitoring Of the Cloud Security Alliance 100 best practices in big data security, we focus on 10 best practices for ensuring real-time security and compliance monitoring. Anomaly Detection Apply big data analytics to detect anomalous connections to a cluster to ensure only authorized connections are allowed. Event…
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Caveat Emptor: Security Issues Key in M&A Deals
Security costs It’s no secret that safeguarding business and customer data is a big concern for companies. In mergers and acquisitions (M&As) world, cyber-security is a hot button. With nearly 800 data breaches in the United State last year, according to Identity Theft Resource Center, coupled with the hefty cost of these attacks, acquirers are…
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Making the Case for a Better Cyber Resilience Plan
Security conscious exec Making the Case for a Better Cyber Resilience Plan Managed security service providers can offer intrusion detection, firewalls and virus/spam blocking, and help companies improve their business continuity and cyber resilience plans. Cyber-Attack Frequency Rate 66% of respondents report at least one cyber incident in the last 12 months, and 15% had…
