What is a Security Software?
Definition
Applications protecting systems and data from cyber threats including antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and security information and event management (SIEM). Security software monitors threats, enforces policies, and maintains compliance."
Why This Matters
Security software protects against threats, enforces policies, and maintains compliance. Security investments should be evaluated as insurance premiums against potential breach consequences.
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Security Tools
Security & Compliance
Software and systems implementing security controls and monitoring threats.
Data Security
Security & Compliance
Protection of information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction through encryption, access controls, monitoring, and security policies.
Incident Response
Security & Compliance
Structured approach to detecting, analyzing, containing, and recovering from security breaches including incident detection, assessment, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
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