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Log Management Tools & Services
Log management is the process for generating, transmitting, storing, analyzing, and disposing of computer security log data. There are two main classes of log management systems, the basic centralized log collector and security information and event management or SIEM. Centralized logging servers aggregate and normalize logs from numerous sources. SIEMs, on the other hand, provide […]
Log Retention Solutions
Log retention refers to the regular archiving of event logs, particularly those significant to cyber security. Handling logs from security systems including SIEM is a complex topic. Event logs provide several services to adhere to compliance measures and address forensic cases. While retaining logs for extended periods is more secure and provides more historical information, […]
Overseeing Security with SIEM Cyber Security Log Management
If you’re in charge of keeping your company secure from cyber attacks, then you know how important it is to be vigilant around the clock. While there are dozens, if not hundreds of cyber security software types, SIEM cyber security is a unique approach that provides end-to-end visibility. SIEM, or Security Information and Event Management, […]
How to Prepare for Microsoft Windows 7 End of Life & Extended Support
On January 14th, 2020, Windows 7 will not be supported by Microsoft anymore. While the software will still work, Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance and software updates to protect PCs operating Windows 7. Microsoft suggests upgrading to Windows 10 for the latest software and security upgrades. There are however a few alternatives that […]
The Benefits of a Local IT Support Company
If your company needs IT support, you have a few options. You can hire IT support staff on-site, or remotely. And in either case, those staff may be employees or contracted from an IT service provider. When it comes to managing your IT infrastructure, a cookie-cutter solution probably won’t have all the features you need. […]
NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Requirements
If you do business or plan to do business with certain government agencies such as NASA, the GSA (General Services Administration), or the DoD (Department of Defense), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a list of standards that define how to protect and distribute material regarded as sensitive but not classified. […]
