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• What are the cloud compliance issues organizations have to deal with?

  Cloud compliance issues are no reason for enterprises not to move to the cloud. Expert Mike Chapple explains why, as well as what to keep in mind about cloud compliance. Continue Reading

• Global report: Cybersecurity skills shortage threatens security

  The shortage in the security skills pipeline is creating vulnerabilities worldwide, according to one report. Executives say "gaming" can help companies develop a better workforce. Continue Reading

• Q&A: Analyzing DNS services with Paul Vixie

  With targeted attacks such as distributed denial-of-service and ransomware on the rise, should domain name system analysis become part of your defense strategy? Continue Reading

• How to handle a problematic cybersecurity expert on your team

  Sometimes hiring a cybersecurity expert to help your security team isn't all it's cracked up to be. Expert Mike O. Villegas explains what CISOs should do when this happens. Continue Reading

• Why did QuickTime for Windows move to end of life so abruptly?

  QuickTime for Windows was found to have two zero-day vulnerabilities, and was then suddenly moved to end of life by Apple. Expert Michael Cobb explains the abrupt action. Continue Reading

• Risk & Repeat: Shadow Brokers' dump shakes IT industry

  In part two of Risk & Repeat's podcast on the Equation Group, SearchSecurity editors discuss the zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in the Shadow Brokers' data dump.Continue Reading

• Security startups: What do CISOs need to know before being customers?

  Being a customer of security startups comes with some risk. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses this risk and how CISOs can dodge the potential issues.Continue Reading

• Building an application security program: Why education is key

  Education and training are crucial parts of a strong application security program. Sean Martin explains how enterprises should build these elements into their programs.Continue Reading

• Data breach cost: What influences it the most?

  Malicious or criminal attacks take a longer time to identify and contain, research shows, leading to a higher cost per breach. We look at the numbers.Continue Reading

• What's the best way to communicate about advanced persistent threats?

  Advanced persistent threats are a constant risk for enterprises, so the board needs to know about them. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses how to effectively communicate about APTs.Continue Reading

• Preventing various types of DDoS attacks on your enterprise's systems

  The types of DDoS attacks organizations face have grown and size of these attacks has increased. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to secure systems against common DDoS methods.Continue Reading

• Government cybersecurity problems can teach enterprises what to do

  The U.S. government's cybersecurity problems are in the spotlight, so enterprises should learn from them. Expert Mike Chapple looks at the lessons organizations can learn.Continue Reading

• Best practices for an information security assessment

  Information security assessments can be effective for identifying and fixing issues in your enterprise's policies. Expert Kevin Beaver explains the key components of the process.Continue Reading

• How did a pirated app bypass Apple's App Store security?

  A pirated app called Happy Daily English beat Apple's App Store security review. Expert Michael Cobb explains how it works and what security teams can do about it.Continue Reading

• How does the Trochilus RAT evade detection and sandboxing?

  The new Trochilus RAT can avoid detection in cyberespionage attacks. Expert Nick Lewis explains how it works, and if enterprises need to adapt their security programs.Continue Reading