2024's Must-Read: Top 5 Cybersecurity Articles You Can't Miss
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Looking back at 2024, we’ve seen tremendous engagement with our content, and we’re excited to share the 5 most-read articles of the year. These articles stand out for their relevance, depth, and impact on the ongoing cybersecurity dialogue. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting to dive into the world of cybersecurity, these pieces offer valuable perspectives on the challenges and solutions shaping today’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Network Vulnerability Basics: Securing Every Layer of the OSI Model
In this article, Daniela Villalobos, details the vulnerabilities and recommended remediations of each layer of the OSI model. It will be helpful for anyone just starting their cybersecurity career, as well as a refresher for our long timers.
Expert Insights for Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strategies to Enhance Protection
Discover our expert strategies from Echelon to enhance your organization's cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, led by Paul Interval, Josh Fleming, Paul Matvey, and Steve Snider. Learn about training enhancements, cyber exercise benefits, internal testing, and building a culture of awareness to strengthen cyber defenses.
Cybersecurity Myths vs. Facts: What You Need to Know
Join us in our Cybersecurity Awareness Month article to debunk myths and strengthen your defenses, with insights from Josh Fleming, Cole LaCamera, Lindsay Grossman, Kelsey Cunningham, and John Blanzy. Learn key truths about phishing, password security, and the importance of updates to protect your organization from digital threats.
Best Practices for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Discover the essentials of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), a security model that assigns access rights based on user roles, with insights from Brayden Park. Learn best practices for RBAC implementation, including defining clear role hierarchies, enforcing the principle of least privilege, and leveraging Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to strengthen your security framework
Adaptability and Perseverance – Breaking Down CrowdStrike’s Perspective on the 2024 Global Threat Landscape
Dive into CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report with insights from Daniela Villalobos and Mitchel Sykes. Understand the most important cyber threat trends and learn strategies to stay ahead by focusing on identity protection and cloud security while fostering a cybersecurity culture.
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