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Over 1 year ago
Contributed a review of Skybox Security Suite: A unique network model that understands flows of data and analyzes vulnerabilities
Over 1 year ago
Contributed a review of 1Password: An easy-to-setup solution with strong security features
Over 1 year ago
Contributed a review of Qualys Policy Compliance: Easy to use, fast, and reliable
About 3 years ago
Answered a question: Which is the best network firewall for a small retailer?
When making a decision look at 5 years' TCO. For example, Fortigate is cheap to buy the first-year but the support to keep security functions running can get expensive over time!
My suggestion is to look at firewalls that do not require subscriptions - the reason is that…
Almost 4 years ago
Answered a question: When evaluating Vulnerability Management, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
Agent-based system but able to correlate agent discoverer hosts with network scanning (avoiding duplicates)
Comprehensive and documented APIs so you can download data and orchestrate the platform as needed.
Reporting portal with capabilities similar to PowerBI, Splunk, or…
Almost 4 years ago
Answered a question: Qualys VM vs Tenable Nessus: Comparison
Qualys is clearly the winner, especially with the new VMDR offering.
Almost 4 years ago
Answered a question: What are the benefits of continuous scanning for vulnerability management?
The vulnerability management consists of multiple phases, one of them is vulnerability posture acquisition (basically scanning for vulnerabilities). There are clear advantages in obtaining vulnerability information very frequently (i.e. almost continually) and this is best…
Almost 4 years ago
Answered a question: How inadvisable is it to use a single vulnerability analysis tool?
Short answer: No. Long one: start with vulnerability assessment for your key systems. These are: a) anything accessible to the Internet, b) your end-user devices (PC, laptops, mobile). To cover these two (and more), I can recommend Qualys which we have been using, designing…
Almost 4 years ago
Answered a question: Which is the best network firewall for a small retailer?
Hi, I see an immediate issue "Server 2008 R2." That implies old web server software. You are much better off to migrate this website/web application to a cloud provider (such as AWS or Azure) and use their security services - such as web application firewall, DDoS protection…
Almost 4 years ago
Contributed a review of Azure Firewall: Easy to set up, good integration, and the technical support is good
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CISO and deputy CISO roles, Cloud security, Digital transformations, Business-driven Information Security strategies, Security architectures of highly critical and available platforms, Architecture and security of on-premise and cloud systems, Securing transaction and payment systems, Cyber Security. International standards: ISO 2700xx, PCI DSS, NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS 20 Critical controls, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Identity and Access management, Zero-Trust architectures, Active directory, Cryptography, Data centre architectures, Mobile device security, Incident response, Host security, Internet architecture.Following
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Over 1 year ago
Skybox Security Suite
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Almost 4 years ago
Vulnerability Management
Almost 4 years ago
Vulnerability Management
Almost 4 years ago
Vulnerability Management
About me
Vladimir is a managing director of Foresight Cyber Ltd, a specialised cyber security consultancy & services company, delivering projects that protect business agility. He also gives back to the cyber security community by organising events for Cloud Security Alliance, UK chapter.
A successful and highly qualified security professional with long experience in IT industry, information security, IT Security, Risk, and Compliance disciplines. He is a highly regarded individual by his peers, clients and senior executives (such as CIOs and CTOs), Vladimir has a wealth of experience in Security, Risk and Compliance strategy, and effectively aligning it with changing business strategies.
He regularly presents at security conferences as a leader in the field of Information security. In addition, his contributions are published in various security and risk-related publications.
