ManageEngine’s Weekly IT Security Podcast series.

In this week's episode, Megha, product expert at ManageEngine, shares her thoughts on how organizations can reduce the risk of insider attacks with an identity and access management (IAM) solution. Listen to this episode to learn about the different types of insider threat actors in an organization and the various strategies available — Zero Trust, just-in-time access, and much more — to combat the threats posed by these actors.

In this episode, Megha, product expert at ManageEngine, explains why you need to implement an HR-driven identity management strategy and the benefits of doing so. Tune in to discover how this strategy can help organizations improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance employee satisfaction.

In the latest episode of our Weekly IT Security podcast series, Ram, IT security expert at ManageEngine, shares his thoughts on the importance of threat intelligence in elevating the security posture of an organization. He also explains how threat intelligence allows organizations to beef up their security against constantly evolving malicious threats and attack patterns known around the world.

Tune in to this episode to discover how a security information and event management (SIEM) solution can help your organization comply with the PCI DSS mandate. You'll also learn the six crucial log management functions that need to be performed to be in compliance.

In this episode, our cybersecurity expert explains how to equip your organization to deal with advanced persistent threats (APTs). You'll also learn about the four important capabilities a SIEM solution must have to detect and neutralize advanced persistent threats in your network.

In this episode, our cybersecurity expert explains the various responsibilities of members in a security operations center (SOC). You'll also learn how SOC teams monitor events and analyze various security threats to defend their organization's crucial resources from potential threats.

In this episode, discover the reasons behind a few of the major cyberattacks that have occurred during the pandemic. You'll also get tips and tricks to enhance the overall security posture of your environment.

Discover why organizations need to have an effective insider threat program in place to tackle the growing threats posed by malicious actors within the organization. Learn the 8 steps to build an effective insider threat program.

In this episode, discover why an increasing number of organizations are embracing the Zero Trust IAM model. You can also understand five important measures that are key to the successful implementation of the model.

In this episode, Sid, cybersecurity expert at ManageEngine, explains how ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common and the measures which you need to have in place to avert potential attacks. Sid recommends measures such as regular backup of your data, enforcing least privilege, deployment of endpoint protection solutions, etc., to elevate the security of your network and nullify the threat posed by ransomware attacks.

Discover how implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) can help protect against stolen passwords, identities etc. to enhance the security of your IT infrastructure.

In this episode, learn the importance of password self-service, why multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be mandatory, and last but not least, educating users on why stronger passwords are the need of the hour to thwart password attacks.

In this episode, Sid, IT security expert at ManageEngine, explains why file analysis, file integrity monitoring and data leak prevention are must-have capabilities in a data security and monitoring tool. Listen to discover how they help in enhancing the security posture of your environment.

With the majority of employees now working remotely, Vivin shares three important recommendations to avert cyber attacks. He explains how the constant monitoring of firewall logs, VPN activity and key user actions can help administrators enhance the security posture of their IT environment.

IT administrators encounter numerous challenges during a crisis, as the majority of employees work remotely. In this episode, Harish, Technology Evangelist at ManageEngine shares his detailed thoughts on some of the important challenges faced by administrators such as monitoring VPN, privileged access across the entire network, remote tools and much more.

In the final episode of our two-part Expert Tech-Talk podcast series, the Monopoly Man discusses the significance of the CCPA, the consequences of a data breach and why organizations must be careful while protecting user data.

Ian Madrigal, also known as the, 'Monopoly Man', joins Sid, in our Expert Tech-Talk podcast series. Listen to their take on the importance of data privacy in today's times, and why companies should be doing more to protect user data.

In this week's episode, Sid discusses the role of threat intelligence in enhancing the capabilities of a SIEM. Find out how threat intelligence assists in detecting, investigating, and responding to attacks using the documented knowledge of known malicious threats around the globe, and much more.

In this episode, you can learn in detail about two complex attacks - the admin count and DC shadow attack on an Active Directory environment. Tune in to discover how they happen, and why it's necessary for you to have solutions in place to detect them.

In this episode, Vivin provides a brief overview of Azure Active Directory. Listen to his expert take on the various ways in which you can interact with Azure AD platform, assign permissions, and the importance of creating emergency access accounts.

In this episode, Sid explains 6 key SIEM concepts that every security admin must know.

In this episode, Harish shares his take on the reasons behind the growing popularity of a hybrid Active Directory environment. He also recommends three key steps to secure your hybrid AD infrastructure from potential threats.

In this episode, Vivin shares his take on Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). Listen to discover the various insights that you can get into your cloud application usage, by deploying CASB in your environment.

In our first episode of 2020, learn how you can detect and mitigate security threats at multiple layers using an SIEM (security information and event management) solution. Discover how you can monitor potential threats and take corrective action for suspicious activities taking place at the following layers: Cloud and Internet, network, data layer, and the host.

In our first co-hosted podcast, Vivin and Sid explain the five important steps to secure the data in your IT environment.

In this episode, Harish explains why data security is of paramount importance. Tune in as he highlights how data protection can be improved while also underlining the growing importance on data security due to compliance mandates like the GDPR. 

In this podcast, Sid explains how an SIEM solution helps in responding to security incidents. Tune in as he explains the different types of alerts which can be configured based on the severity of the incident, the importance of integrating an SIEM solution to a centralized help desk tool and the benefits of automated response workflows.

With 2020 fast approaching, Derek Melber, AD MVP, examines the security landscape and highlights crucial areas where you need to focus your security strategy. Tune in as he shares his expert take on monitoring privileges, constantly monitoring service accounts, password policy and much more.

A combination of weak authentication protocols and the use of easy-to-guess passwords have led to numerous security breaches. Derek Melber, AD MVP, shares his take on the importance of strong passwords, best practices of password policy, and much more in this episode.

In Episode 6 of our weekly podcast series, Harish explains how administrators find it difficult to manage and monitor their AD environment even today. Tune in to understand the must-have security reports to ensure you stay on top of your AD. 

In this podcast, Sid explains the growing importance of User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) in today's rapidly changing security landscape. Understand how UEBA powered by machine learning assists in securing your IT infrastructure from sophisticated attacks by monitoring the risk score of users and entities in your network. 

In Episode 4 of our podcast series, Vivin explains the three types of reports you must use to enhance the security of your Active Directory environment.

In this episode, Harish explains why securing your Active Directory is important in ensuring the security of IT infrastructure. Discover the importance of assigning the right permissions to users in your organization, the limitations of native AD, etc. He also explains how weak passwords are a potential pathway for malicious elements to infiltrate your IT environment and the preventive measures which will help safeguard your infrastructure.

In Episode 1 of our IT Security podcast series, Vivin explains the dos and don'ts with respect to Active Directory Group Policy. Tune in as he highlights the seven important points which to enhance the security of your Active Directory infrastructure.

Sid explains the challenges faced by today's organizations due to various factors - users logging on to multiple devices, threats posed by insiders, how it is becoming increasingly easy to launch a cyberattack, and much more. He also explains how a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution can go a long way in enabling you to secure your environment.