How to Create an Effective Incident Response Plan
An organization’s incident response plan (IRP) should be their first line of defense against attacks and threats. IRPs are manuals that describe how organizations...
Kieran Sullivan
Kieran Sullivan is a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Information Security and Wireless Networks. A former journalist in the print media, Kieran completed a Masters in Computer Science in 2006 and has since been working in the ICT research domain. He contributes to various technical publications and is a firm believer that user education is key for ensuring online security.
How to Structure Your CSIRT or SOC Team
Organizations must consider their wider security requirements before deciding if they require a CSIRT, a SOC or both.
Pronounced see-sirt, a computer security...
11 Points to Consider When Virtualizing Security
Virtualized computing resources can save organizations money, but awareness of the security implications must be to the fore in any discussion
As the name suggests,...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Data Security Compliance by Industry
Knowing what expertise is available and which standards are relevant to your sector are the first steps to ensure organizations are regulation compliant.
In...
A Look at Data Security Compliance & Regulations by Industry
Understanding and complying with regulations provides companies with business opportunities and reduces risk.
To many, information security looks to be governed...
NDG Pt. 3: The Impact of new data security standards and opt-out model on the IG Toolkit
Previous articles in this series:
Pt. 1: Data security standards and opt-out models in health and social care
Pt. 2: Government Views On Opting Out – Health...
NDG Pt. 1: Data security standards and opt-out models in health and social care
Other articles in this series:
Pt. 2: Government Views On Opting Out – Health Data and Security in The UK
Pt. 3: The Impact of new data security standards...
Network Management for Next-Generation Wireless Security
In the good old days, ICT research used to be just about technology. The success of any research project could easily be measured in terms of technical advances...