[SC-100] Identity is more than a username
While studying for the SC-100 exam, a concept really resonated with me: the definition of identity and its purpose in security.
I think for some folks (myself included), it's been all too easy to think of "identity" as a singular credential; a unique data element. Like an ID card. While understandable, I think that . . .
Trivial terminology: MITRE vs MITRE Engenuity?
What's the difference?
I like this succinct explanation from Check Point on the difference between "MITRE" and "MITRE Engenuity". Good stuff.
The MITRE Corporation is a US Government federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), and the MITRE Engenuity is a foundation dedicated to using the research and technology . . .
[SC-100] NIST 800-61 response management phases
I'm digging this simple (but functional!) illustration of the NIST 800-161 response management phases, courtesy of Microsoft Learning:
Good stuff!
[SC-100] Simplified explanation of technical response to incidents
While perusing a study guide for SC-100 exam, I came across a really nice and succinct explanation for technical response. It's one of my favorite quotes now:
(...) there are two key goals that every incident response should aim to address from a technical perspective. The first is identifying the scope of the attack (...) . . .
Cybersecurity and productivity
I came across a nifty quote by Pete Zerger while watching one of his LinkedIn Learning courses. This one really resonated with me:
Focus on security and productivity. Ensure that security enables productivity as well as reducing risk. If it hampers productivity or increases risk, reconsider.
I know at first . . .
IoT Architecture Zones
I'm digging this illustration of IoT security architecture zones, courtesy of Microsoft docs.
The beauty of it all is the simple (but effective) principles:
- Segment the solution
- Minimize the impact of lower-trust zones against higher-trust zones
- Assume that as data traverses zones, it could be . . .
[SC-100 Exam Prep] Zero trust example workflow topology
A (zero trust) picture is worth a thousand words :-)
In preparing for the Microsoft SC-100 exam, I came across a nifty article from Microsoft regarding their position on Zero Trust.
Among other things, it includes a high-level example diagram of a topology combining a number of concepts.
Check it out:
