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Risk & Repeat: US opens door for hacking back
This episode of the Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the growing pressure on the U.S. to respond to cyber attacks and if hacking back will be part of the plan.
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10 identity and access management tools to protect networks
IAM tools keep enterprises safe by ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive data and applications. Read this in-depth product overview of top tools on the market.
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COVID, gift cards and phony acquisitions top BEC attack trends
New research from Cisco Talos shows cybercriminals are still using the COVID-19 pandemic for BEC attacks to steal millions, but in slightly different ways.
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Biden proposes critical infrastructure safe zones for hacking
The U.S. wants Russia to agree to make critical infrastructure targets off limits to hacking, but some infosec experts are skeptical such an agreement can be enforced.
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3 steps to zero-day threat protection
Don't let a zero-day threat bring down your networks. Follow these three steps to prepare for the unknown and minimize potential damage.
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McAfee: PowerShell threats grew 208% in Q4 2020
McAfee's latest threat report showed a sharp increase in PowerShell threats between Q3 and Q4 2020, in part due to malware known as Donoff and a rise in ransomware detections.
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Explore the next-generation firewall marketplace
Explore some of the top NGFWs currently on the market -- based on features and user reviews -- to help you make a buying decision
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Cryptography quiz questions and answers: Test your smarts
Put your encryption knowledge to the test, and perhaps even learn a new word or concept in the process with these cryptography quiz questions.
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Top 5 benefits of a new cybersecurity market model
Companies are struggling to identify the cybersecurity technology that would actually be useful for their use cases. It's time for a new market model around efficacy instead.
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Take this CISSP practice test before the final exam
Test your knowledge and preparedness for the CISSP exam with 16 questions taken directly from the latest 'CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide' from McGraw Hill.
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- DDoS attack detection and prevention
- Endpoint protection and client security
- IoT security issues
- IPv6 security and network protocols security
- Network Access Control technologies
- Network device security: Appliances, firewalls and switches
- Secure remote access
- Software-defined security best practices
- VPN security
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- Government information security management
- Information security incident response
- Information security laws, investigations and ethics
- Information security policies, procedures and guidelines
- Security automation systems, tools and tactics
- Security industry market trends, predictions and forecasts
- Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
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Information security risk management (3) +
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Information security threats (5) +
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Network threat detection (4) +
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Platform security (3) +
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Security audit, compliance and standards (4) +
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Software and application security (9) +
- Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting)
- Application firewall security
- Database security
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday and patch management
- Open source security tools and software
- Productivity apps and messaging security
- Secure SaaS: Cloud application security
- Secure software development
- Social media security risks
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Web security tools and best practices (3) +
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Wireless and mobile security (4) +
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10 identity and access management tools to protect networks
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4 ways to build a thoughtful security culture
It's time companies paid more attention to their security culture, working toward building an effective security awareness program that everyone can understand and get behind.
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5 steps to secure the hybrid workforce as offices reopen
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How to handle social engineering penetration testing results
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How to ethically conduct pen testing for social engineering
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Security observability tools step up threat detection, response
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Threat detection and response demands proactive stance
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E-Handbook | January 2021
SolarWinds supply chain attack explained: Need-to-know info
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COVID, gift cards and phony acquisitions top BEC attack trends
New research from Cisco Talos shows cybercriminals are still using the COVID-19 pandemic for BEC attacks to steal millions, but in slightly different ways.
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Biden proposes critical infrastructure safe zones for hacking
The U.S. wants Russia to agree to make critical infrastructure targets off limits to hacking, but some infosec experts are skeptical such an agreement can be enforced.
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Information security incident response
SolarWinds response team recounts early days of attack
During a webcast, members of the SolarWinds incident response team explained how a lucky break with a virtual machine aided their investigation into the historic breach.