Kyle Johnson

San Francisco

Technology Editor for @SearchSecurity and @TechTarget. Previously served as the Site Editor for @BrianMaddenTheSite. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Incident response for web application attacks

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

As long as web application attacks are successful, malicious actors will continue to target them. Even with strong security programs, organizations will fall victim to such attacks. To come out the other side as unscathed as possible, it is important for organizations to have a web application incident response plan in place. Incident response plans follow the same basic steps whether the attack occurs at the network or application level.
10 cybersecurity predictions for 2025 | TechTarget

Dec 19, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

Understanding the latest trends in cybersecurity is important to keep your organization safe. Learn about 10 cybersecurity predictions for 2025.
How to configure and customize Kali Linux settings

Oct 28, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

Learning how to use Kali Linux for ethical hacking and penetration testing? Read step by step how to configure and customize the distribution.
How to prepare for post-quantum computing security

Oct 28, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

One of the biggest fears about quantum computing is its ability to easily break current encryption algorithms. Learn why and how to start making quantum security preparations.
API security maturity model to assess API security posture

Oct 3, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

As API use proliferates, attackers are targeting them to exploit networks and data. This six-domain API security maturity model can assess weaknesses and vulnerabilities. ByKyle Johnson,Technology EditorPackt PublishingPublished: 02 Oct 2024 As the number of APIs organizations use continues to grow, it becomes even more critical than ever to secure these bits of code that enable software to communicate.
Differentiate for growth: how AI can help challenger brands compete

Aug 29, 2024 | mediacatmagazine.co.uk | Duarte Garrido |Kyle Johnson |Anna Hickey |Alastair Bannerman

Brand growth has long been synonymous with big budgets, where only the largest companies could afford the extensive resources needed to scale and dominate the market. From hiring agencies to managing complex marketing strategies, these large brands had the upper hand in reaching and retaining customers. However, the landscape is shifting.
The differences between open XDR vs. native XDR

Jul 25, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

With extended detection and response, security teams get improved threat analytics and response capabilities. Here's what they need to know to choose the right type of XDR. ByKyle Johnson,Technology EditorPublished: 25 Jul 2024 Extended detection and response platforms aggregate and analyze data from disparate security tools, enabling organizations to more quickly identify and respond to security incidents. As with any tool, XDR has more than one deployment option, specifically open or native.
What is Exposure Management?

Jul 22, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

ByKyle Johnson,Technology Editor Exposure management is a cybersecurity approach to protecting exploitable IT assets. It involves identifying, monitoring, preventing and remediating risks and vulnerabilities on exposed assets, such as endpoints, servers, applications and cloud-based resources.
How to become a cybersecurity architect

Jun 26, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

ByKyle Johnson,Technology EditorPackt PublishingPublished: 26 Jun 2024 Are you interested in being the employee who helps their employer design its defensive strategy? If so, the role of cybersecurity architect might be for you. Cybersecurity architects implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to protect their company's digital assets.
Reporting Ransomware Attacks: Steps to Take

Jun 5, 2024 | techtarget.com | Kyle Johnson

Organizations reporting ransomware incidents should follow this expert advice to provide the most complete information to law enforcement agencies.