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VM security in cloud computing explained
Cloud computing allows an organization to reduce its risks by having to secure fewer resources. The tradeoff is that cloud creates more attack vectors. Don't let VMs trip you up.
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White House: Threats to critical infrastructure are 'severe'
While the White House released the new National Cybersecurity Strategy last year to help combat threats to critical infrastructure organizations, attacks have continued.
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Microsoft touts expansion of Secure Future Initiative
At RSA Conference 2024, Microsoft vice president Vasu Jakkal discussed some of the criticisms leveled against the company and how the Secure Future Initiative will address them.
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SentinelOne: Ransomware actors are adapting to EDR
At RSA Conference 2024, SentinelOne's Alex Samos discussed ongoing global threats such as ransomware and how threat actors are changing their techniques.
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IBM study shows security for GenAI projects is an afterthought
IBM's survey of C-suite executives finds that 82% say trustworthy and secure AI are essential, but only 24% have a security component included in their GenAI projects.
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How to detect deepfakes manually and using AI
Deepfakes rely on AI to generate realistic but counterfeit content. A variety of automated tools and manual hints can help organizations pinpoint deepfake videos and images.
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How to configure sudo privilege and access control settings
Learn how to use the sudo command for access control configurations, from granting full administrative privileges to delegating roles.
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Cisco details Splunk security integrations, AI developments
Just two months after Cisco completed its $28 billion acquisition of analytics giant Splunk, the company added XDR capabilities into Splunk Enterprise Security.
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Change Healthcare breached via Citrix portal with no MFA
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty's opening statement for Wednesday's congressional hearing shed more light on the ransomware attack against Change Healthcare.
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Microsoft touts expansion of Secure Future Initiative
At RSA Conference 2024, Microsoft vice president Vasu Jakkal discussed some of the criticisms leveled against the company and how the Secure Future Initiative will address them.
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SSPM vs. CSPM: What's the difference?
Posture management in the cloud is key, but evaluating different tools, such as SaaS security posture management and cloud security posture management platforms, can be confusing.
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AWS to protect its cloud using CrowdStrike security products
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Security updates from Google Cloud Next '24 center on GenAI
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RSAC 2024: Real-world cybersecurity uses for GenAI
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How to detect deepfakes manually and using AI
Deepfakes rely on AI to generate realistic but counterfeit content. A variety of automated tools and manual hints can help organizations pinpoint deepfake videos and images.
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How to configure sudo privilege and access control settings
Learn how to use the sudo command for access control configurations, from granting full administrative privileges to delegating roles.
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What is a cloud security engineer, and how do I become one?
A cloud security engineer has specific responsibilities for helping to secure cloud infrastructure, applications and IT assets.
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SSPM vs. CSPM: What's the difference?
Posture management in the cloud is key, but evaluating different tools, such as SaaS security posture management and cloud security posture management platforms, can be confusing.
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risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM)
Risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) is an approach to identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in an organization's IT environment that prioritizes remediating vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk.
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Microsoft touts expansion of Secure Future Initiative
At RSA Conference 2024, Microsoft vice president Vasu Jakkal discussed some of the criticisms leveled against the company and how the Secure Future Initiative will address them.
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Threat detection and response
SentinelOne: Ransomware actors are adapting to EDR
At RSA Conference 2024, SentinelOne's Alex Samos discussed ongoing global threats such as ransomware and how threat actors are changing their techniques.
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Threat detection and response
Authorities identify, sanction LockBit ransomware ringleader
After weeks of waiting, authorities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia publicly identified 'LockBitSupp,' the mysterious operator behind the prolific LockBit ransomware gang.
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