SIEM vs. SOAR for Security

SIEM and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) are very similar ideas but are often compared in the security landscape. The principle difference between the two technologies is that a SOAR is active, and a SIEM is passive.

It can get a lot more complicated than that for application in security though. SOAR and SIEM both have their place in security, though SOAR is the more modern solution.… Read the rest

6 Great Chess Books to Read for Strategy and Tactics

Chess is the quintessential game of strategy. It pits 2 players against each other on a 64 square board with neither player having an advantage in pieces and without luck playing any role. Despite the simplicity of the game’s rules, it’s still one of the most studied games, and one of the hardest to truly master.

While chess tactics and strategy can be divided into multiple levels (openings, middlegame, endgame, etc.),… Read the rest