Why should your endpoints be an important part of your network security strategy? Because even though they are out in the wild, endpoints are part of your network! We really should stop viewing endpoint devices as being separate from the rest of the network. … [Read more...] about More on Endpoint Visibility: Mobile Security and Your Network Security Strategy
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How to detect SSH credential misuse with network traffic analytics
According to a recent article on BleepingComputer, a backdoor Python library can steal SSH credentials. This can lead to ssh credential misuse if undetected by IT professionals. "The module's name is SSH Decorator (ssh-decorate), developed by Israeli developer … [Read more...] about How to detect SSH credential misuse with network traffic analytics
ISPs and Netflix Open Connect
Whether it’s after a long day at work, a rainy weekend, or when a new season of your favorite TV show is released, we’ve all been on a Netflix bender (*cough* Stranger Things *cough*). What we probably don’t think about is how all of that content is being … [Read more...] about ISPs and Netflix Open Connect
Cisco IWAN vs. Viptela
While investigating our SD-WAN value proposition with customers, I worked with one client who has Cisco IWAN for 250 branches uses Scrutinizer to monitor it all. I learned from the customer that they had to have the following SD-WAN performance reports. … [Read more...] about Cisco IWAN vs. Viptela
Scrutinizer Installation Guide
I’ve recently had a couple of people reach out to me about the deployment process of our Scrutinizer Virtual Appliance (VA). I wanted to create a quick reference guide for those who are new to Scrutinizer. This guide will review both what is required for the … [Read more...] about Scrutinizer Installation Guide
5 Lessons Learned at RSA 2018
Last week I traveled with the Plixer team to San Francisco for the RSA 2018 Conference. The show was bigger than ever, with nearly 50,000 security professionals in attendance. Assumably, attendees were there to learn about the latest trends in cybersecurity, … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned at RSA 2018
How to Mitigate Insider Threats with Network Traffic Analytics
According to a recent Ponemon Institute report, the cost of insider-related breaches has escalated to over $8.7 million. What's even more concerning is that as the cost of insider threats has increased, the cost of non-insider threats is $3.6 million, … [Read more...] about How to Mitigate Insider Threats with Network Traffic Analytics
NetFlow Configuration Guide: Best Practices
One of the things I do daily with customers is help them configure NetFlow on their network devices. Often as I’m going through my configuration, they ask what the best practices are for setting up NetFlow. What are the basic fields needed to make NetFlow … [Read more...] about NetFlow Configuration Guide: Best Practices
How to Maintain a Secure Small Business Network (Even When You Work Alone)
Cybersecurity is never easy, but maintaining a secure small business network is arguably even harder because the IT team has much fewer staff. Even high-stakes networks, such as in hospitals or schools, are often managed by a single person. In situations like … [Read more...] about How to Maintain a Secure Small Business Network (Even When You Work Alone)
Best Practices in Network Forensics
When shopping for tools to help with network forensics, you will find many vendors claiming why they are the best, but not necessarily how they fit into your existing security ecosystem. Here, I’ll cover how our customers use our IPFIX and metadata solutions … [Read more...] about Best Practices in Network Forensics
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