Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) buys 'ethical hacking' company, beefing up its cybersecurity business
HelpSystems has bought Strategic Cyber LLC, an "ethical hacker" that does business as Cobalt Strike, in the Eden Prairie company's latest move to beef up its cybersecurity presence.
Blog
Three Lessons Learned from A Data Breach
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 02/24/2020
Simple lessons learned from the many breaches we’ve observed, like careless employees and unusual attack vectors, and ways they can be avoided.
Blog
What Is SIEM?
Fri, 12/20/2019
SIEM (security information and event management) software provides insights into potential security threats through data normalization and threat prioritization, giving IT professionals an effective method of automating processes and centralizing security management in a way that helps them simplify the difficult task of protecting sensitive data.
On-Demand Webinar
Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020
By Bob Erdman
Count down the top cybersecurity trends of 2019 and hear predictions for what’s to come in 2020. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as 2019, with ample opportunities for organizations to improve their cybersecurity stance.
Press Release
HelpSystems (now Fortra) Offers Free Version of Security Monitoring Software to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Fortra announced today the release of a free version of its security software for smaller organizations who need to protect their data with greater insight on what’s happening with their systems.
On-Demand Webinar
The Rise of Insider Threats and How to Prevent Them
By Bob Erdman
Watch this webinar to get actionable advice on how to keep insider threats out of your organization. Learn about important, achievable strategies
Press Release
Fortra's Core Security Announces New Release of Leading Penetration Testing Software
Core Security, a Fortra Company, announced today the release of Core Impact 19.1, the newest version of its market-leading penetration testing software.
Blog
Silencing the Bells: How a SIEM Can Prevent Alert Fatigue
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 07/30/2019
Find out how Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions can streamline security and prevent alert fatigue.
Blog
The Cybersecurity Dangers of the Dark Web and How to Protect Your Organization
By Bob Erdman on Thu, 04/25/2019
As long as the dark web exists, organizations must learn more about the threat they pose, and how to protect themselves.
Blog
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Implementing Privileged Access Management Solutions
Fri, 03/22/2019
Find out why Privileged Access Management (PAM) has become such a priority, and why your organization should stay ahead of the curve and adopt a PAM solution.
On-Demand Webinar
Responding to Ransomware: Steps to Take to Reduce Your Risk
By Bob Erdman
Join cybersecurity experts Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, and Holger Schulze, CEO and Founder of Cybersecurity Insiders, as they discuss the continuing challenge of ransomware.
Blog
Cyber Risk Ratings: How Would Your IT Environment Score?
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 12/12/2018
Find out the type of cyber threats that endanger organizations (and their ratings), and how they can protect themselves.
Blog
Enterprise Security: Best Practices and Tips
By Bob Erdman on Mon, 12/03/2018
How much security is really necessary to protect yourself? Read on for tips on how to best protect your organization and avoid becoming a headline.
Blog
A Precarious Balance: Privileged Users and The Cloud
By Bob Erdman on Tue, 11/20/2018
When it comes to privileged users, do we maintain security at the cost of productivity, or do we increase productivity at the cost of security?
Blog
Cloud Watching: Ensuring Security in Every Cloud Environment
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 11/02/2018
Read on to learn about the different types of cloud environments, and the biggest security obstacle each presents.
Blog
The Shared Responsibility of Cloud Security
By Bob Erdman on Fri, 10/26/2018
The agreement that cloud security is a shared responsibility between cloud providers and cloud users has now firmly taken hold. How those responsibilities shake out, however, is an ongoing conversation.
On-Demand Webinar
The Effects of Cloud Migration on IAM, PAM, and Audit
Tue, 09/18/2018
With the fast pace of development, companies are continually reassessing which cloud infrastructures provide the most dynamic provisioning for their business units. Both enterprises and SMBs must constantly review how to balance cost and efficiency when choosing how to best manage their cloud.