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[ All Podcasts ](https://www.sumologic.com/resources?_resource_type=podcast)# Beginner’s guide to security tools

### Adam White

Sr. Director, Technical Marketing

### Paul Tobia

Sr. Security Product Manager

### Zoe Hawkins

Director, Content Marketing

Speakers

In this episode, we run through our beginner’s guide to security tools, emphasizing the importance of people, processes, and technology. We chat about the NIST framework as a foundational resource for building security programs, highlighting key steps such as identifying and managing risks. We also discuss basic tools like password managers and multifactor authentication as essential for enhancing security, particularly against threats like phishing. Finally, we explore the integration of AI in security and its potential to improve efficiency while maintaining human oversight.

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