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Types of DNS Attacks and How Application Monitoring Can Help

DNS, the Domain Name Service, is the Internet service that translates IP addresses into hostnames, and visa versa. It enables you to type www.exoprise.com in a browser, or send an email to someone at that domain, and have your request actually go to 35.172.52.247. As a vital part of the Internet infrastructure, DNS attacks can have a serious impact on your online operations, including access to your website and email.

SIEM vs. Security Analytics

SIEM has been with us for almost two decades now and is seen as a proven approach to dealing with potential threats as well as actual attacks on business critical systems. But today, it is becoming clear that changes in IT infrastructure and deployment practices are giving rise to new challenges that cannot be met by existing SIEM platforms.

5 Security Best Practices for Network Devices

It’s a sad but common truth that not all network devices are built with security in mind. Some ship with default credentials like admin / admin, with SNMP set to public, or with operating systems that haven’t been updated in years. As with any other device, it’s important to practice good hygiene when managing network devices. Good hygiene means things like keeping firmware up to date, changing credentials away from the defaults, and refreshing end-of-life hardware and software.

ManageEngine recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management three years in a row

We’re happy to announce that ManageEngine has been positioned in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management[i] (SIEM) and its Critical Capabilities for Security Information and Event Management[ii] research report for the third consecutive year.

Six reasons why data backups are crucial for your business

The increase in ransomware attacks and high-profile data breaches over the last few years has reinforced the importance of data security. It should be noted that WannaCry infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide, encrypting sensitive business data and disrupting productivity for an entire week.

101 More Security Best Practices for Kubernetes

This article analyzes the recent CNCF article, '9 Kubernetes Security Best Practices Everyone Must Follow' and discusses how Rancher, RKE, and RancherOS satisfy these by default. I also discuss the Rancher Hardening Guide, which covers 101 more security changes that will secure your Kubernetes clusters.

Six steps for startups to find and implement an effective cybersecurity solution

Establishing a startup isn’t easy; founders often spend a good majority of their time mapping out finances, operations, raw materials, product development, solid marketing and sales procedures, as well as hiring skilled employees during their initial years. Besides this, they also worry about keeping up with competitors and delivering quality services or products.

Next-Level Threat Hunting: Shift Your SIEM from Reactive to Proactive

Threat hunting is proactively identifying and thwarting unusual network activity that could indicate an attempted security breach. It's a historically manual activity, making it time-intensive and arduous. It’s no wonder, then, why most organizations don’t have the time, budget, or resources to undertake it effectively…if at all.

From black box magic to automation transparency

The CFEngine policy analyzer is an awesome new service introduced in CFEngine 3.13. The policy analyzer allows you to quickly debug policies and inspect what is going on under hood of CFEngine. A known challenge with CFEngine, and most DSL based automation tools, relates to understanding what is actually going on during live operations. Many users view it as “black-box magic”. Unfortunately, the amount of magic and the size of the black box increases with the level of automation.