ESecurity Planet
Enterprise Security Planet (ESP), stylized as eSecurity Planet, is an enterprise technology and cybersecurity website. Started by Ziff Davis, the domain was acquired by QuinStreet in 2012.[1]
Launched in December 2001, eSecurity Planet covers cybersecurity trends, network and application security, vulnerabilities, and threat actors for small to medium sized businesses (SMB) and enterprise organizations.
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Type of site | Cybersecurity news and trends |
|---|---|
| Owner | TechnologyAdvice |
| Editor | Paul Shread |
| Website | esecurityplanet.com |
| Launched | December 7, 2001 |
In 2020, Nashville-based B2B marketing company TechnologyAdvice acquired eSecurity Planet along with eWeek, Datamation, and more.
History[edit]
Prior to 2000, media company Ziff Davis was a pioneer in technology-themed publications starting with magazines like Popular Electronics and PC Magazine. As internet media grew in popularity in the 1990s, the Ziff Davis website ZDNet offered early users technology news for consumers up to IT industry trends. After reorganization during the dot-com bubble, Ziff Davis Media Inc. was born along with several new websites focused on technology including eSecurity Planet.
In 2001, American media company CNET purchased ZDNet and Ziff Davis's additional properties for $1.6 billion, but several URLs returned shortly thereafter to Ziff Davis.[2] In February 2012, QuinStreet acquired the media assets of Ziff Davis Enterprise, including eSecurityPlanet.com, eWeek.com, CIOInsight.com, Baseline.com, ChannelInsider.com, WebBuyersGuide.com, and others.[3]
In May 2020, TechnologyAdvice acquired 39 digital media properties and editorial staff from QuinStreet.[4]
Coverage[edit]
eSecurity Planet is known for reporting on top information security trends and cybersecurity industry products and vendors. Specific verticals covered include: application security, regulatory compliance, cloud security, endpoint security, mobile security, network security, and threats.
Threat analysis includes malware, ransomware, phishing, social engineering,
Through the years, the editorial staff also regularly posts coverage of the top cybersecurity products for small organizations up to large enterprises. Cybersecurity product categories include:
- Breach and attack simulation (BAS)
- Cloud access security broker (CASB)
- Cloud security
- Database security
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Encryption
- Identity and access management (IAM)
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
- Managed detection and response (MDR)
- Network access control (NAC)
- Next-generation firewall (NGFW)
- Risk management
- Security information and event management (SIEM)
- Threat intelligence
- Web-application firewalls (WAF)
- Zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
IT surveys[edit]
With the help of industry professionals, eSecurity Planet releases regular survey results and insights into IT trends.
In the 2019 State of IT Security survey,[5] ESP analysis showed:
- Increased IT spending up to 20% by more than 50% of industry organizations
- High demand for cybersecurity personnel with global shortage of 3 million
- Security spending priorities for software and tools were: network access control (NAC), web gateways, and data loss prevention (DLP)
- 1/3rd of organizations surveyed were deemed unprepared for a cyberattack
- Spending increases were driven by an uptick in data breaches and stronger compliance standards (GDPR)
Editorial staff[edit]
Over the years, a number of CEOs, CIOs, journalists, analysts, and network security experts have written for eSecurity Planet. Managing editor for eSecurity Planet is Paul Shread. Past contributors include:
Writers[edit]
- Larry Barrett
- Ray Everett
- Sharon Gaudin
- Jeff Goldman
- Pedro Hernandez
- Sean Kerner
- Susan Kuchinskas
- Ryan Naraine
- David Needle
- Thor Olavsrud
- Drew Robb
- Paul Rubens
Recognition[edit]
In 2015, eSecurity Planet was mentioned in Imperva's top cyber security news websites, stating: "I want to go on record here and suggest eSecurity Planet to anyone looking for the latest in security news."[6]
In 2019, cybersecurity company Cygilant placed eSecurity Planet #8 on their top 25 online cybersecurity resources.[7]
In 2020, Threat Stack named eSecurity Planet as a top ten cloud security blog for IT professionals and cloud enthusiasts.[8]
In 2021, eSecurity Planet received two bronze Azbee Awards for excellence in covering EDR solutions and the emergence of microsegmentation.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "QuinStreet acquires Ziff Davis Enterprise". adage.com. 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ February 3; 2012 (2012-02-03). "Ziff Davis Enterprise, Channel Insider, eWeek Sold: Now What?". Channel Futures. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ "QuinStreet, Inc. - QuinStreet Acquires Ziff Davis Enterprise Media Assets". 2013-11-05. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ "TechnologyAdvice Announces 2 Acquisitions In A Move To Further Strengthen Its Offerings". MarTech Series. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ February 6, Macy Bayern in Security on; 2019; Pst, 7:08 Am. "Data breaches, GDPR lead 54% of companies to increase IT security spending". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ↑ "Our Top 5 Cyber Security News Websites of 2015 | Imperva". Blog. 2015-12-24. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ↑ Harrington, Steve. "Top 25 List of Online Cybersecurity Resources". blog.cygilant.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ↑ Allin, Bob (2018-06-01). "50 Essential Cloud Security Blogs for IT Professionals and Cloud Enthusiasts". Threat Stack. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ↑ "Announcing the 2021 Azbee Awards of Excellence Regional Winners – American Society of Business Publication Editors". asbpe.org. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
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