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Inside Splunk, a New SIEM Solution for MSSPs

Splunk. The name is not very descriptive, but if you drop it in front of IT professional, they’ll know what you mean. This cloud-based platform for operational intelligence is a new and sophisticated...

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SharkFest Europe: A Common Interest to Better Learn How to Analyze Captured Network Traffic

For packet geeks like me, the annual Wireshark conference SharkFest is the place to be in order to meet and network with other packet geeks. However, for various reasons I haven't been able to attend...

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What Is Data Loss Prevention And Why Is It Important To Your Business?

It has many names, from “data loss prevention” and “data leakage prevention” to the brief “DLP,” but regardless of which term you use, this objective and its network tools are designed for one major...

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The 101 Series: Quick Connect Tips for Out-of-Band Monitoring Appliances

Active inline appliances are on the front-lines of your network's critical links, but out-of-band monitoring devices are just as important to your overall network visibility and security. Your...

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Lawful Intercept: Ensuring the Credibility of Wiretap Evidence

Anyone who watches The Wire and other police dramas knows that obtaining an admissible wiretap starts with detectives making a case against a suspected criminal and getting judicial buy-in. Once they...

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Hacking Education - The Next Soft Target

When you send your precious 5 year old off to Kindergarten this year, not only do you need to worry about bullying, drugs and homework, now add hacking their personal identifiable information (PII)...

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