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   Implementing security controls involves technical knowledge, risk assessment, and adherence to best practices. We need to stay informed about the latest security trends and keep our systems up to date to maintain a robust security posture.

  Security analytics  involves data collection, aggregation, and analysis tools for  security monitoring  and  threat detection . It’s a proactive approach to cybersecurity that helps organizations identify and mitigate cyber threats.

  Assume Breach and Be Proactive: Traditional cybersecurity is reactive, responding to known attack methods. However, sophisticated adversaries continuously evolve their tactics to bypass security solutions. Threat hunting operates under an “assume breach” mindset. It seeks to uncover indications of attack (IOA) that haven’t been detected yet. The goal is to outthink the attacker by identifying and mitigating threats before they access sensitive data.

  A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables secure remote access to corporate resources. Critical aspects of VPN policies include: Connection Procedures: Employees with VPN privileges must ensure unauthorized users are not allowed access. VPNs should enforce robust authentication methods and secure data transmission. Security Measures: VPN users must comply with information security policies, use up-to-date anti-virus software, and configure their equipment correctly. Impact Assessment: Microsoft recently faced DDoS attacks that disrupted services like Outlook and OneDrive. While DDoS attacks mainly cause inconvenience, they can disturb global commerce if they affect critical services.

  Network automation offers several compelling benefits, and its impact on IT professionals is significant. Below are some advantages.   Benefits of Network Automation: It eliminates manual tasks by automating network processes. This boosts IT productivity, allowing professionals to focus on strategic initiatives that drive business growth. Network automation enables faster provisioning of critical data services, optimizes network performance, and speeds up the rollout of new services and applications. Previously infrequent network changes have become more frequent due to automation, reducing manual adjustments' time-consuming and resource-intensive nature. It helps build a reliable network for an infrastructure-as-code approach that consistently maintains network state and configuration, enhancing reliability from data centers to edge location...