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Using the Metasploit Framework for pen testing
These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to use Metasploit for enterprise vulnerability and penetration testing.
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Panda cryptojacking group quick to change tactics
Security researchers tracked a very active threat group launching cryptomining attacks around the world against organizations in banking, IT services, healthcare and more.
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New email security threat: Evasive spear phishing
Researchers identified a new email security threat: evasive spear phishing attacks, which take months of investigation and social engineering to coordinate.
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RPA security risk: How to keep bots and humans in check
Robotic process automation can revolutionize enterprise workflows, but if RPA security risks aren't controlled, bots could end up doing more harm than good.
3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
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Panda cryptojacking group quick to change tactics
Security researchers tracked a very active threat group launching cryptomining attacks around the world against organizations in banking, IT services, healthcare and more.
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How to bypass a Windows kernel protection feature
Security researchers demonstrated how a new fileless attack technique can bypass a Windows kernel protection feature at Black Hat 2018. Find out how the technique works.
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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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How will cryptography adapt to the post-quantum world?
Post-quantum cryptographic algorithms are aimed at securing encrypted data against super-powerful computers in the future, but will they even be necessary? Hanno Böck explains.
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CISOs need street cred -- or else
No matter what comes at them in terms of cybersecurity issues, the main CISO challenge comes down to building credibility as a trustworthy person.
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Passing the CISSP exam: How hard is it?
Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.
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Security, though costly, is essential for IoT devices; a single breach can destroy a company's reputation. IoT security by design can avoid devastating incidents.
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Gigamon launches Application Metadata Intelligence
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New email security threat: Evasive spear phishing
Researchers identified a new email security threat: evasive spear phishing attacks, which take months of investigation and social engineering to coordinate.
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RPA security risk: How to keep bots and humans in check
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Insider threat prevention best practices
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Island hopping attacks: Best practices
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Internal firewall key to VMware's intrinsic security approach
VMware's internal firewall uses a global view of known-good behavior at the network and host level to minimize the attack surface for on-premises and cloud environments.
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Whose job is it to secure IoT?
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CISOs need street cred -- or else
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New network traffic analysis tools focus on security
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Managing identity and access well unlocks strong security
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What secure email gateways can do for your enterprise
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What's the purpose of CAPTCHA technology and how does it work?
Learn about the purpose of CAPTCHA challenges that enable websites to differentiate bots from authentic users to stop spammers from hijacking forums and blog comment sections.
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
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At RSAC 2019, speculative execution threats take a back seat
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities loomed large last year, but RSAC 2019 will have little fodder on speculative execution threats and side channels attacks.Continue Reading
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Panda cryptojacking group quick to change tactics
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Threat actors impersonating execs to score certificates
A new certificate fraud scheme involves a threat actor impersonating company execs to purchase certs which are then resold to those looking to spread malware.
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The last DerbyCon won't be the end
DerbyCon attendees and co-founder Dave Kennedy reflect on the legacy and future of the conference following its final event, which took place in Louisville, Ky.