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Penetration testing basics: The why, who and what
Simulating an attack against your network is one of the best ways to remediate security holes before the bad guys find them. Here, learn penetration testing basics and how it can help keep your enterprise safe.
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DevOps security tools match speed with safety
There are a lot of moving parts to adding security into a DevOps environment. Using application testing DevOps security tools are key to the equation.
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Learn how to identify frameworks for cybersecurity
Not all frameworks for cybersecurity are equal. ESG's Jon Oltsik explains what attributes make a cybersecurity framework and how to go about choosing and using one.
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How to prevent a TCP port 445 exploit
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend against such attacks.
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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Microsoft finds more BlueKeep-like vulnerabilities
Microsoft disclosed four remote code execution flaws in Remote Desktop Services that are similar to BlueKeep, as well as other vulnerabilities in RDP.
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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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Encryption technology Problem Solve
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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Cyber insurance market surging, but concerns remain
The cyber insurance market is growing rapidly and policies are incredibly inexpensive -- but experts at Black Hat 2019 had concerns about those low prices.
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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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DevOps security tools match speed with safety
There are a lot of moving parts to adding security into a DevOps environment. Using application testing DevOps security tools are key to the equation.
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Learn how to identify frameworks for cybersecurity
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Identify the best email security gateway
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Problem Solve
How to prevent a TCP port 445 exploit
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend against such attacks.
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Wireshark tutorial: How to sniff network traffic
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CISO on the cybersecurity automation skills gap puzzle
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Cybersecurity skills researcher: Here's how to close the gap
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Best practices for patch management in the enterprise
It might not be the most exciting of responsibilities, but the value of enterprise patch management cannot be denied. Review these best practices to build a smooth patching process.
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City ransomware attacks could be national emergencies
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Finding a security framework that fits
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Using third-party IoT can be a tricky business
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E-Zine | August 2019
Managing identity and access well unlocks strong security
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Buyer's Guide | July 2019
What secure email gateways can do for your enterprise
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E-Handbook | June 2019
Why user identity management is a security essential
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Buyer's Handbook | May 2019
How to select and implement a next-gen firewall
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Why EDR technologies are essential for endpoint protection
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Wireshark tutorial: How to sniff network traffic
Learn how to use the Wireshark packet analyzer to monitor network traffic, as well as how to use the Wireshark packet sniffer for network traffic analysis and inspection.
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How to transition to DevSecOps
To help transition to a DevSecOps model to protect enterprises, security teams need to identify key stakeholders, provide examples of specific company security events and work toward creating crossover teams.
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Cybersecurity 'soft skill' gap needs attention
The most critical skills that cybersecurity lacks -- like leadership buy-in, people skills and the ability to communicate -- are not the ones you hear about. That needs to change.
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- Build a Security-Focused Data Center –Data Sheet
- Online Retail Threats Credential Stuffing –White Paper
- How OneTrust Helps with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) –White Paper
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
Google's security and privacy upgrades to Android are mostly forward-thinking changes, readying for a future that is inevitable but unclear, rather than ways to improve security today.Continue Reading
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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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Microsoft finds more BlueKeep-like vulnerabilities
Microsoft disclosed four remote code execution flaws in Remote Desktop Services that are similar to BlueKeep, as well as other vulnerabilities in RDP.
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Google wants an open alliance of vulnerability research
After five years of running Project Zero, Google wants to expand the scope to an open alliance of vulnerability researchers all working toward the same goal to 'make 0day hard.'
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Security industry market trends, predictions and forecasts
Cyber insurance market surging, but concerns remain
The cyber insurance market is growing rapidly and policies are incredibly inexpensive -- but experts at Black Hat 2019 had concerns about those low prices.