More security articles from Michael Cobb, CISSP-ISSAP

• Heading Off Advanced Social Engineering Attacks

  March 18, 2013
  An inside look at how social engineering attacks are developed -- and how you can protect your organization

• What Antivirus Shortcomings Mean For SMBs

  January 23, 2013
  Accepting the risks that come with relying solely on AV not only puts data at risk, but also could kill future earning potential

• Six Security Services Every Small Business Must Have

  January 10, 2013
  A look at managed services for small and midsize businesses, and how to choose the ones that work for your organization

• Five Security Tools Every Small Business Must Have

  January 08, 2013
  Small businesses often are short on security skills, staffing and budget. Here are five tools that can help

• Measuring Risk: A Security Pro's Guide

  August 07, 2012
  A look at the tools for evaluating security risks -- and some tips for putting the resulting data into business context

• Evaluating And Choosing Threat Intelligence Tools

  July 15, 2012
  So you want to collect and analyze your own threat data. What tools do you need? Here are some tips for finding the right ones

• When To Outsource Security -- And When Not To

  June 04, 2012
  New Dark Reading report offers insights on the advantages and pitfalls of bringing in a third party to help with security

• How Did They Get In? A Guide To Tracking Down The Source Of An APT

  April 18, 2012
  Advanced persistent threats can be complex and sophisticated. Here are some tips on how to analyze them

• How To Detect And Defend Against Advanced Persistent Threats