Effectively detecting, investigating and responding to security threats is not easy. SIEM can help — a lot. SIEM is cybersecurity technology that provides a single, streamlined view of your data, insight into security activities, and operational capabilities so you can stay ahead of cyber threats.

Landing a SOC job and breaking into the cybersecurity space can feel daunting. One way to set yourself up for success is to leverage professional social networking sites like LinkedIn. When used correctly, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for growing your connections and landing your dream gig. Not sure how to get a job in cybersecurity by using LinkedIn? Here are some tips.

Leadership skills are important for career growth in any industry, and cybersecurity is no exception. While you can certainly have a long, fulfilling career as a SOC analyst, you may be interested in moving up the ranks into a leadership position one day. Whether you aspire to be a SOC director or even a CISO, these tips will help you position yourself and develop the skills needed to move into a cybersecurity leadership role.

When I was looking to break into the cybersecurity industry, I found myself overwhelmed with the sheer amount of content to learn and try. So much of the content, you had to purchase certain things, or it was way too complicated for me to understand at the time. Today, I wanted to break down create an easy walk-through on how to set up a functional threat hunting lab.

Splunk has been named #1 SIEM Provider in the Worldwide Security Information and Event Management Market Shares, 2022: The Multitude of SIEMs (doc #US51012523, July 2023). The continued recognition from IDC as a SIEM market Leader is a testament to our commitment to delivering a data-centric, modern solution that delivers data-driven insights for full-breadth visibility for our users.

In the dynamic realm of governmental regulations, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU emerges as a game-changer. Slated for a detailed rollout by early 2024, the buzz surrounding DORA has resonated within the information and communication technology (ICT) and financial sectors for quite some time, and its distinction lies in its holistic and authoritative approach. DORA is heralded as the high-water mark for cybersecurity regulations tailored for the financial arena. Its mission?

Elastic's cloud security solution recognized for comprehensive protection of cloud-based workloads We are excited to announce that Elastic® has been honored with the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award 2023 for Cloud Security Platform of the Year. This award recognizes our open, unified solution with integrated cloud security capabilities that protect both cloud-native and hybrid workloads, enabling analysts to defend against cloud misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and runtime attacks.

As cloud computing continues to expand with no end in sight, it’s only wise to invest in it. Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service bring significant cost savings (personnel and ownership), improved performance, better reliability, freedom to scale and significant security benefits. It’s no wonder many businesses have already adopted all three of these models.

Do you aspire to become a standout in the SOC world? To excel, you must consistently cultivate both your technical hard skills and non-technical soft skills. No specific career path is the golden ticket; each individual’s journey to SOC stardom is a blend of conventional education and hands-on training, seasoned with vital real-world experience. A purpose-built SOC analyst home lab is one proven self-guided learning tool to sharpen your technical know-how.

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.