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Cybersecurity education for employees: Learn what works
8 video conferencing security and privacy best practices
Video conferencing tools are a remote worker's lifeline. As such, it is essential to maintain their security. These eight best practices will help ensure secure, private video-enabled meetings. Continue Reading
Develop internal cybersecurity talent to build your dream team
Cybersecurity duties have changed, with cloud and coding being essential knowledge now. But CISOs can still build their dream cybersecurity team through internal talent development. Continue Reading
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How to shift from DevOps to DevSecOps
A successful DevSecOps rollout requires software developers to be equipped with the proper security skills and tools. Learn how to transition smoothly from DevOps to DevSecOps. Continue Reading
10 tips for cybersecurity awareness programs in uncertain times
Explore the winning tactics and tools CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders are employing in their programs to raise employee security awareness -- and consider how they might work for you. Continue Reading
Keeping employees, data secure as everyone works from home
With companies continuing work from home for the foreseeable future, Rohit Dhamankar offers home security advice to help security and employees keep company data and employee devices secure.Continue Reading
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is United States legislation that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural or man-made threats.Continue Reading
How IAM systems support compliance
IAM is a key component of any security strategy, but its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Read up on features and processes to make IAM work for your enterprise.Continue Reading
Invest in new security talent with cybersecurity mentorships
Cybersecurity mentorships provide a great opportunity for those just entering the industry who want a successful start. Having the right guidance is a must.Continue Reading
6 key identity and access management benefits
Identity and access management is beneficial not just for users, security and IT admins, but also enterprises as a whole. Read up on the six key advantages of an IAM framework.Continue Reading
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How to protect workloads using a zero-trust security model
Never trust, always verify. Learn how to implement a zero-trust security model to help manage risk and protect IT workloads at your organization.Continue Reading
3 key identity management tips to streamline workflows
Organizations must audit IAM processes to ensure that opportunities to streamline workflows are not missed. Use these identity management tips to get started.Continue Reading
Using digital identity management to gain and retain trust
Enterprise identity and access management strategies must include processes for managing and securing three types of digital identity. Learn how.Continue Reading
A case for both cybersecurity detection and prevention tools
Companies need both detection and prevention cybersecurity tools to effectively keep data and employees safe from attackers. Just one or the other isn't enough.Continue Reading
How to build an effective IAM architecture
Identity and access management is changing and so must strategies for managing it. Read up on IAM architecture approaches and how to select the best for your organization.Continue Reading
Top 4 essential identity and access management best practices
Now is the time to shore up the who, what and where of network identities. Adopt these four critical identity and access management best practices to bolster your infosec program.Continue Reading
How to fortify IoT access control to improve cybersecurity
Security technology is still playing catch-up with the new risks and attack vectors associated with IoT. Learn how to improve IoT access control and identity management here.Continue Reading
12 Microsoft 365 security best practices to secure the suite
Migrating to or operating cloud-based Microsoft 365 can bring with it a host of problems and misconfigurations. Check out 12 best practices to tighten Microsoft 365 security.Continue Reading
How security testing could change after COVID-19
As companies look to bring employees back into the office, security teams must consider how to handle security testing due to initial remote work deployments and shadow IT.Continue Reading
How to get actionable threat intelligence from tech tools
Even advanced threat intelligence tools can't do it all alone. Learn what it takes to parse actionable insights from the information that threat intelligence feeds gather.Continue Reading
AI threat intelligence is the future, and the future is now
Threat intelligence services and tools get a boost from advanced technology like AI and, specifically, machine learning. Learn how that works.Continue Reading
Uncover and overcome cloud threat hunting obstacles
You can be an effective cyberthreat hunter even if your organization's assets are in the cloud. Know the likely obstacles you'll face, then learn how to surmount them.Continue Reading
IT and security teams collide as companies work from home
The new world of remote work has given rise to IT and security teams working more closely than ever before. They need to come together to provide excellent UX and security.Continue Reading
Advance your security operations center with AI
Powering a security operations center with AI systems not only automates tasks, but also complements admins' efforts to more effectively combat threats and transform processes.Continue Reading
Identifying common Microsoft 365 security misconfigurations
Microsoft 365 security problems can double the time it takes to contain a breach, according to a new survey. Check out best practices and operational strategies to fix them.Continue Reading
Why nation-state cyberattacks must be top of mind for CISOs
Even though organizations face threats coming from many sources, one type of cyberattack should be top of mind for CISOs: those backed by nation-states. Here's why.Continue Reading
One security framework may be key to cyber effectiveness
The Mitre ATT&CK security framework could best enable effective cybersecurity, according to The Chertoff Group, as could joining information sharing and analysis organizations.Continue Reading
CISO position burnout causes high churn rate
The nature of the CISO role can take a toll, say industry vets, with frustration and stress contributing to high turnover rates and burnout. Learn how to make it work.Continue Reading
The state of cybersecurity risk: Detection and mitigation
Hackers will always try to creep in, and many will succeed. That's why effective detection and mitigation are essential. How are enterprises faring?Continue Reading
Why CISOs need advanced network security strategies now
Identify, mitigate cybersecurity gaps with a fresh approach
It pays to expect the unexpected in information security. In this webinar, learn how starting with a blank slate helps identify and mitigate cybersecurity gaps.Continue Reading
SSL certificate best practices for 2020 and beyond
SSL/TLS security is continuously improving, and there are steps site owners should take to ensure the safety of their SSL certificates, websites and users. Read on to learn more.Continue Reading
Zero-trust networking adoption, management, complexities
The zero-trust networking model makes sense to offset modern threats, IEEE senior member Jack Burbank advises, but it's not without adoption, deployment and management challenges.Continue Reading
Use an IoT security architecture to protect networks end to end
Organizations can reap benefits from IoT technology but only if it is properly secured. Learn the components of IoT network architecture and the unique security considerations of each.Continue Reading
Building security, privacy and trust in IoT deployments
The T in IoT doesn't stand for trust, but it's a critical component of any IoT deployment. Follow the AEIOU vowel framework for an actionable blueprint of building trust in IoT.Continue Reading
Skill building is key to furthering gender diversity in tech
Gender disparities imperil the threat intelligence community. Shannon Lietz, leader and director of DevSecOps at Intuit, discusses current efforts to attract female talent.Continue Reading
Employ AI for cybersecurity, reap strong defenses faster
The cyber arms race is never-ending. Learn how to prevail over advanced attacks by putting the latest intelligent technology to service in your cybersecurity program.Continue Reading
Using AIOps for cybersecurity and better threat response
AIOps platforms, when properly tuned, can benefit all of IT in important ways. Learn how these advanced security tools improve threat detection and response in myriad ways.Continue Reading
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is an advanced certification which indicates that an individual possesses the knowledge and experience required to develop and manage an enterprise information security (infosec) program.Continue Reading
How to implement zero-trust security, from people who did it
Understanding zero-trust security is relatively easy in theory. Figuring out how to implement zero trust on the ground is more difficult. Here's how to make it work.Continue Reading
Best practices for threat modeling service mesh, microservices
In microservices and service mesh environments, communications don't follow static paths. As such, security teams must update their application threat modeling methods.Continue Reading
How to implement a strong COVID-19 cybersecurity plan
Cybercriminals aren't slowing down during the coronavirus pandemic, and neither can your security. Learn what are the biggest threats and how to stop them cold.Continue Reading
RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element
What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.Continue Reading
4 tips to ensure secure remote working during COVID-19 pandemic
Don't let teleworkers compromise your enterprise's security. Follow these tips to ensure secure remote working in the event of a teleworker boom during a pandemic.Continue Reading
How privacy compliance rules will affect IT security
As companies scramble to comply with consumer data privacy compliance mandates, like GDPR, CCPA and others on the horizon, IT security will shoulder much of the process burden.Continue Reading
ITOps security requires attention to training
Becoming fluent about IT security is critically important for numerous aspects of ITOps, yet many organizations fail to train their ITOps staff in security.Continue Reading
Updating the data discovery process in the age of CCPA
Privacy regulations are changing the enterprise data discovery process. Now, automation is key for fulfilling data discovery mandates, including those for CCPA and GDPR.Continue Reading
Use this CCPA compliance checklist to get up to speed
California leads the pack in terms of state regulations on data privacy and transparency. Now, it's time for businesses to be proactive with this CCPA compliance checklist.Continue Reading
How to secure data at rest, in use and in motion
With internal and external cyberthreats on the rise, check out these tips to best protect and secure data at rest and in motion.Continue Reading
Tips for cybersecurity pandemic planning in the workplace
Is your security team prepared for a workplace pandemic? This guidance will ensure your company's cybersecurity posture can be maintained despite a potentially severe health event.Continue Reading
How to use TODO comments for secure software development
Don't let security be a software development burden. Learn app developer tricks, such as using TODO comments, to ensure security controls make it from development to production.Continue Reading
Windows IIS server hardening checklist
Use this handy Windows IIS server hardening checklist on the job to ensure your IIS server is deployed safely and stays secure in use.Continue Reading
Security testing web applications and systems in the modern enterprise
Security testing web apps with little budget and poor documentation is difficult. Ric Messier discusses building a security testing lab in the DevSecOps, cloud and automation age.Continue Reading
AI-driven cybersecurity teams are all about human augmentation
AI is often associated with technology replacing humans. In the case of AI-based cybersecurity teams, however, AI will augment its human counterparts, not supplant them.Continue Reading
Even with a roadmap, zero-trust model an ongoing process
Adopting a zero-trust environment was the right move for GitLab, according to the company's former security chief, but it may not be well suited for all enterprises.Continue Reading
4 enterprise database security best practices
Beyond protecting enterprise databases from vulnerabilities, it is critical to improve and review their security on a regular basis. Learn more with these database security best practices.Continue Reading
For minimum password length, are 14-character passwords sufficient?
When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe.Continue Reading
security information and event management (SIEM)
Security information and event management (SIEM) is an approach to security management that combines SIM (security information management) and SEM (security event management) functions into one security management system.Continue Reading
Data breach costs hit hard; where are you most vulnerable?
Breaking down the cost of a data breach isn't for the faint of heart. But with millions of dollars on the line for a single event, companies also need to have their eyes wide open.Continue Reading
CISOs face a range of cybersecurity challenges in 2020
Every company is unique, of course, but certain challenges are widely shared. Learn what security concerns other CISOs and security leaders are focused on in 2020.Continue Reading
Threat intelligence offers promise, but limitations remain
Do you know how to use threat intelligence feeds to best effect in your company? Learn what this valuable yet often confusing resource can and can't do for cybersecurity.Continue Reading
Fresh thinking on cybersecurity threats for 2020
It's a good time to take a clear-eyed view of the likely security threats facing your organization. But then what? Experts suggest getting creative with your threat responses.Continue Reading
Getting the most from cyberthreat intelligence services
How to implement a holistic approach to user data privacy
IoT devices flood the market with promises to make daily life more convenient. Learn how to embrace user consent to benefit your organization and enhance user data privacy.Continue Reading
Improve data security in the modern enterprise
From growing attack surfaces to new regulations, these data security considerations must be on every company's radar.Continue Reading
Building an effective security operations center framework
An effective security operations center framework includes more than just monitoring and analysis. AI and machine learning can also play a role.Continue Reading
Put application security testing at the top of your do-now list
It's time to take a new attitude toward application security. Learn what must be tested and the specific steps that will take your apps from vulnerable to fortified.Continue Reading
Craft an effective application security testing process
For many reasons, only about half of all web apps get proper security evaluation and testing. Here's how to fix that stat and better protect your organization's systems and data.Continue Reading
NIST CSF provides guidelines for risk-based cybersecurity
Organizations benefit from identifying their unique risks when developing cybersecurity processes. Here's how the NIST Cybersecurity Framework can help guide risk-based IT protection.Continue Reading
IT vs. OT security -- and how to get them to work together
While IT and OT security have historically been separate, the advent of IoT is forcing the two together. Cross-pollinating IT with OT is critical to ensuring IoT security.Continue Reading
Data breach risk factors, response model, reporting and more
Dig into five data breach risk factors, and learn how the DRAMA data breach response model can help enterprises counter breaches in a timely and efficient manner.Continue Reading
Perimeterless security still has borders -- and APIs need it
Many people believe perimeterless security means borders are a thing of the past. But virtual borders secure APIs needed by mobile users and cloud workloads. Check out how to manage them.Continue Reading
Master IoT and edge computing security challenges
Edge devices are not necessarily designed with security in mind. Organizations need to think critically about how to approach today's edge computing security challenges.Continue Reading
What is shellcode and how is it used?
Shellcode is a set of instructions that executes a command in software to take control of or exploit a compromised machine. Read up on the malware term and how to mitigate the risk.Continue Reading
Ideal DevSecOps strategy requires the right staff and tools
Sometimes viewed as an obstacle to speedy software rollout, the DevSecOps model helps security teams drive innovation in development. Learn how to build a DevSecOps strategy.Continue Reading
Use a data privacy framework to keep your information secure
Find out how a data privacy framework gives companies the tools they need to ensure their information is protected -- from both internal and external threats.Continue Reading
Best practices to help CISOs prepare for CCPA
With the CCPA taking effect in 2020, check out security chiefs' best practices to get ahead and stay ahead of impending data privacy and protection compliance regulations.Continue Reading
How to prevent port scan attacks
The popular port scan is a hacking tool that enables attackers to gather information about how corporate networks operate. Learn how to detect and prevent port scanning attacks.Continue Reading
What are best practices for a modern threat management strategy?
Infosec pros need to mitigate traditional cyberthreats, as well anticipate sophisticated, emerging threats. Learn how to build a threat management strategy that helps with both.Continue Reading
IT security threat management tools, services to combat new risks
Advances in tools and services are changing IT security threat management. Learn how infosec pros are using UTM platforms, AI and threat intelligence services to alleviate risk.Continue Reading
The network security tools to combat modern threats
Incorporating new network security tools and methods into your enterprise's infosec program may mean the difference between staying safe or falling victim to an attack.Continue Reading
What are the top network security techniques for modern companies?
Protecting the enterprise network remains integral to overall IT security. Here are the top network security techniques enterprises are using to protect data.Continue Reading
Zero trust is IT security's best hope for effective defense
The material collected here provides not just an explanation of why you need to adopt the zero-trust model, it serves as detailed guide on moving from adoption to implementation.Continue Reading
How to use and manage BitLocker encryption
Built into business versions of the Windows OS, Microsoft BitLocker encryption is an integral enterprise encryption tool. Read on to learn how BitLocker works and how to manage it.Continue Reading
Raise enterprise network visibility, and security rises too
The need to improve network visibility has bedeviled IT teams for years. Better tools offer hope but there are privacy and ethical concerns that come with responsible use.Continue Reading
Boost network security visibility with these 4 technologies
The network is where it's at if you want to stop malicious actors. But first you need to up your network visibility. Learn about four technologies that can help.Continue Reading
Build new and old strategies into insider threat management
The risk of insider threat does not discriminate across industry lines. Learn how to build an insider threat management program that combines AI, zero-trust principles and a healthy security culture.Continue Reading
A fresh look at enterprise firewall management
Enterprises need to know where and how to install firewalls for maximum protection. Find out firewall management best practices that can help protect your organization.Continue Reading
Zero-trust framework creates challenges for app dev
Enterprises implement zero-trust frameworks to adapt to today's changing IT infrastructures. Learn about the implications for app developers.Continue Reading
3 security and ethics considerations for modern-day CISOs
Many conversations today revolve around security and ethics. A strong CISO voice is crucial to keeping enterprises safe while embracing this critical cultural awakening.Continue Reading
Creating and managing a zero-trust security framework
IEEE senior member Kevin Curran outlines how enterprises should introduce a zero-trust security framework and discusses implementation challenges they are likely to face.Continue Reading
When cyberthreats are nebulous, how can you plan?
Security planning is tough when you're short-staffed and hackers have smart tech too. You'll need solid skills and, most of all, a willingness to use your imagination.Continue Reading
AI threats, understaffed defenses and other cyber nightmares
CISOs, does your incident response plan cover all the bases?
Security incidents, let's face it, are essentially inevitable. How do you cover the key bases -- education, inventory, and visibility -- in planning for incident response?Continue Reading
Report shows CISOs, IT unprepared for privacy regulations
Several data management principles are common across new and developing privacy regulations, but Internet Society reports that many U.S. organizations are falling behind.Continue Reading
A cybersecurity skills gap demands thinking outside the box
Today's security team shortages can't be filled using yesterday's thinking. Learn what other IT security leaders are doing to plug the skills gap and keep their organization safe.Continue Reading
AI for good or evil? AI dangers, advantages and decisions
Good guys and bad guys both use AI, but the bad guys don't need to worry about complying with rules and regulations. What can security leaders do to level the playing field?Continue Reading
Understand the top 4 use cases for AI in cybersecurity
AI applications in security offers organizations four unique benefits. Learn how machine learning advances can change industry approaches to threat detection and prevention.Continue Reading
How to address cloud IAM challenges
Cloud services are major players in most companies now and can have a major impact on the management of access and identity governance. Learn how to handle cloud IAM challenges.Continue Reading
Heed 5 security operations center best practices before outsourcing
Understanding the five steps needed to ensure security operations center best practices will help organizations decide whether to outsource their SOC initiatives.Continue Reading