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What are the areas of information security?

 The area of ​​information security is very broad and financially attractive. In addition, as it is part of the technology industry, its market is expanding. The information security specialist can act in different positions within a company: security consultant, security analyst, security administrator, security manager, security engineer and security architect. Check out the main areas of performance of information security: Corporate security: this professional must create strategic plans to protect company data, perform systems audits and monitor and control the organization's security policies; Security Software Development: this professional develops products and services and analyzes malicious codes (malware); Forensic security: this is the professional who researches, collects and makes reports of digital evidence in police investigations, mainly of cyber crimes; State Intelligence: this professional can also act in government security agencies, such as the Brazilian Intell...

CORPORATE NETWORK AND CLOUD

 The corporate network is increasingly complex, with users using multiple devices, employees working remotely and the increased use of cloud services. Because of this, information security teams must face the challenge of protecting this growing and distributed number of devices and new applications.  The problem is that, with traditional security tools, it becomes increasingly difficult to detect threats with high confidence and respond to attacks quickly due to lack of visibility and context.  After all, how can we eliminate threats when IT is not fully aware of what is happening on the corporate network? For that, it is necessary to have modern tools capable of offering the necessary visibility for this task. Rather than working within a specific office setting, virtual assistants are able to do all of their duties remotely from home.  The Gigamon solution, ThreatINSIGHT, is able to provide the information your customers need to keep up with the transformations o...

Information Security and COVID-19

Digital development is an unconditional driver of global progress. More than half of the world's population uses the Internet and mobile phones today. But, as you know, digitalization, active growth of technologies and innovative achievements invariably generate risks and threats. Moreover, the latter, in the context of the spread of a new coronavirus infection, are acquiring a massive and more sophisticated character. The Computer Systems Analyst will collaborate with personnel and management staff to clarify, prioritize and design alternatives.  Of course, the restrictive measures introduced to combat the coronavirus have significantly accelerated the digitalization process, forcing most companies from different sectors of the economy to quickly transfer their employees to a remote mode of work. The pandemic has boosted distance learning, telemedicine and online commerce.  However, the positive technological effect was the impetus for a sharp increase in IT crime. According...