Data can end up in the unlikeliest of places, even for those organizations that have developed formal data governance policies and implemented technical controls to (try to) keep data in central data stores. Especially troublesome is data stored and worked with on user endpoints—workstations, laptops, devices—such as original unstructured files or containing data extracted from structured data sources. With this survey, SANS is see...

The cloud has changed infrastructure for all organizations and Federal agencies are no exception. However, it’s not as easy as simply “flipping the switch” because there are a myriad of regulatory requirements and considerations to navigate, and it requires careful planning and implementation. Join us on April 25, 2024, at 3:30 ET where SANS analyst Matt Bromiley and Cisco’s Technical Marketing Engineer, Christian Claus...

Come and learn from ENISA, the European Union's Agency for Cybersecurity), about the NIS2, the EU's cybersecurity legislation, which will come into force this year across all the EU's critical sectors. This seminar will help you get ready for the NIS2 incident reporting and security measures requirements, what NIS2 will mean for organizations doing business in the European Union, and what skills you may need to implement the NIS2. This online...

The idea of DevOps, the term the industry had initially decided on for the work between the Application and Operations teams, was coined 15 years ago. To give perspective, the iPhone 3GS came out that year. If we think of what we had to work with in 2009, we now know in hindsight that we have better options, solutions, software, and patterns. We have an iPhone 15; we no longer have BlackBerry OS or Nokia. Windows 8.1? I hope not. Here are a fe...

In its fifth year, SANS Cyber Solutions Fest aims to brings together an ensemble of security professionals, solution providers, gurus and experts ready to share knowledge about the latest developments and innovative technologies in the cybersecurity industry. Join the attack surface & vulnerability management track to hear from chairperson Matt Bromiley and a host of leading cyber security experts as they walk through specific use cases an...

Today, most security professionals are actively architecting and implementing cloud security controls across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. We’ve learned that what once worked on-premises may not work quite the same in the cloud, and a wide range of new and innovative security platforms and services have emerged and evolved in recent years to address critical cloud security use cases and categories, including: Cloud security monitori...

Is it really over when you are hacked? Or is it only over when our adversary has secured their impact and actions on objective? Perimeters are bound to be broken, but our game-over" scenarios should still be defended. We need to not only protect our inside, but carefully define what exactly are we defending? What has the highest impact on our organization, and from there on carefully architect our defenses to ensure we can always survive, even...

Join us for the inaugural year of SANS Emerging Technologies Track! Are you interested in learning more about new cutting-edge technology in the cybersecurity industry? This is the place for you! Learn from the best and brightest in the industry as selected organizations review their latest tools and solutions that will better equip you for your battle with the bad guys and assist you as your team works hard to keep networks safe from intrusio...

Achilles Systems, a fictitious IT service provider to human resources teams in medium and large businesses, has fallen victim to an attack in which sensitive customer data and, potentially, customer networks, have been compromised. Achilles has a small security team who has historically focused on basic controls and compliance. However, it seems clear this attack was the work of a sophisticated adversary capable of circumventing the controls i...

Join our expert Cyber Defense Authors/Instructors at SANS Secure Your Fortress! Step into a world where cutting-edge defense meets practicality in cybersecurity! "SANS Secure Your Fortress" will teach you how to master the latest and most effective defense techniques. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just beginning your cyber journey, this event is for you. Big Ideas: Dive into sessions led by industry trailblazers showcasing groundbreaking...