Cyber Security Insights - Executive Dashboards & Reports
Everybody knows we live in a data driven world, but how does this apply to your website and specifically your website’s security posture?
For starters, it is important to define and differentiate between data, information, and intelligence. Most computer systems these days will leave behind a digital footprint in log format, this includes websites, web servers, and WAFs (firewalls). The logs generated often are not looked at and if they are looked at, it is usually by a professional who is troubleshooting a broken service. The logs generated by systems are referred to as data.
It is possible to collect and process logs from various computer systems, including a website and its underlying infrastructure, into a tool such as Splunk or ELK stack. These tools collect, process, and essentially make sense of this data, allowing a business to search the logs from a central location. Additionally, these tools allow for the creation of dashboards and reports. At this point the data is processed and is now referred to as information.
Information can be taken to the next level, if presented to the right individuals within the organization with the proper permissions to make executive decisions. Powered by data and information, a business owner or leader can make data driven decisions. The result of collections, evaluation, analysis, and guidance for decision makers can be referred as Intelligence.
HostBreach is considered an expert in the collection, analysis, and production of actionable intelligence for cyber security efforts. Whether you are interested in tailored custom security dashboards about your website or looking for consultations, HostBreach is here to help.