Tag: Insider Threat

Insider Threat Protection with NetFlow

Despite the fact that external attacks often get more attention in the media, recent data is proving that the threat posed by malicious, negligent or compromised insiders is indeed very real. The best way to detect and prevent insider threats is to have in-depth visibility into the internal environment and a means of filtering and prioritizing the massive amount of data available on the network into concise, actionable intelligence. READ MORE

Emerging Threats and Cyber Defense Symposium

This week, Lancope’s director of security research, Tom Cross, will speak at the Emerging Threats and Cyber Defense Symposium presented by the FBI and the Atlanta-based Defense Industry Cyber Threat Working Group (DI-CTWG). He will present on the growing issue of insider threats. READ MORE

NetFlow Training Courses in May

Lancope's University of NetFlow will host four training courses in May in Boston, Montreal, Minneapolis and Chicago. Attendees will learn how to harness the power of NetFlow for dramatically improved network security and risk posture. READ MORE

Lancope’s Analysis of the Verizon 2013 Data Breach Report

Verizon has recently published the 2013 edition of its highly regarded Data Breach Investigations Report. Including analysis of more than 47,000 reported security incidents and 621 confirmed data breaches, the report reveals some very telling statistics and trends involving cyber security. Most importantly, it points to the fact that incident response and network surveillance need to be playing a much bigger role in organizations’ overall security strategies. READ MORE

In Network Security, the Best Defense Is a Good Offense

Lately, the news is plastered full of stories about outside attackers who have made their way inside a network. The question is: while many security teams are on high alert waiting for IDS/IPS alarms to sound, who's watching the inside? READ MORE