December 18, 2022

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Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) PORTFOLIO                          SCOTT ALLEN MONGEAU

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October 6, 2021

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Cybersecurity Data Science (Springer)

Cybersecurity Data Science: Best Practices in an Emerging Profession https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030748951   This book encompasses a systematic exploration of Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) as an emerging profession, focusing on current versus idealized practice.  This book also analyzes challenges facing the emerging CSDS profession, diagnoses key gaps, and prescribes treatments to facilitate advancement.  Grounded in the management […]

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April 28, 2019

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Wait… is data science even a thing?

Among my greatly respected global colleagues and friends on LinkedIn, there seem to be persistent, circular debates concerning the nature and viability of the data science profession. Opinions seem to run the gamut from ‘data science is the best thing since sliced bread and will take over the world’ to ‘data science is a weak, […]

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March 16, 2019

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Dataversity: Cybersecurity Data Science – Minding the Growing Gap

See full article on Dataversity  By Scott Mongeau on March 8, 2019 Following cybersecurity Data Science best practices can help beleaguered and resource-strapped security teams transform Big Data into smart data for better anomaly detection and enterprise protection. Future Shock: Growing Vulnerabilities and Liabilities The consequences of ignoring security challenges are rising. According to the Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity […]

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December 3, 2018

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Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS): How Not to Drown in Your Cyber Data Lake!

Future Shock: Growing Vulnerabilities and Liabilities Cybersecurity data science (CSDS) brings hope to organizations challenged by evolving cyber threats. A rapidly developing field, CSDS utilizes advanced analytics to address security gaps in an increasingly data-driven, interconnected world. The consequences of ignoring security challenges are rising. According to the Cisco 2018 Annual Cybersecurity Report, over half of cyber-attacks resulted in […]

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October 21, 2018

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Answers to Questions on Data Science (Quora)

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Answers to Questions on Data Science (Quora) Quora (https://www.quora.com/) is a great platform to get direct answers from global voices on a broad range of topics. Over the past five years I have posted a number of answers to questions concerning data science: How do data scientists build trust in their work with their business […]

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October 20, 2018

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Open Call: Cybersecurity Data Scientist Practitioner Research

October 20th, 2018 Dear Cybersecurity Data Scientist Colleague, For an academic research publication, I am interviewing cybersecurity data scientists concerning practitioner perceptions of trends, challenges, and best practices. I would be greatly appreciative should you be willing to contribute to the community via a 30 minute interview. LIST OF QUESTIONS TO BE COVERED (open response […]

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May 16, 2018

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Resolving Confusions: AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

SAS recently produced a helpful video to cut through the misunderstandings that have developed in the market concerning the distinctions between AI, machine learning, and deep learning (many marketers using the terms interchangeably) In summary: > AI is a term for a solution which often utilizes machine learning as a component method to emulate human […]

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October 22, 2017

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Cybersecurity Big Data Overload?

Overview: The Cyber Big Data Conundrum Organizations are challenged with the spiraling overhead associated with storing and processing ever inflating sets of cybersecurity data. Many admit they are struggling to evidence improved security event detection and decision making. A growing realization is that big data must be turned into smart data: relevant, high-quality data which […]

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July 24, 2017

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Cybersecurity Data Science: Adopting a Medical Paradigm

An Uncomfortable Status Quo This month, barely eight weeks from the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, yet another destructive worm attack has disabled systems and compromised data globally: PetrWrap (AKA NotPetya, Nyetya, or GoldenEye). Beleaguered cybersecurity professionals have responded yet again with a flurry of patches and guidance to plug the holes. Based on trending events, there is […]

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