Information security policies, procedures and guidelines
Browse the articles and tips in this section for the latest information on how to create, manage and implement effective information security policies, procedures and guidelines, such as acceptable use, device and remote access policies.
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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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May 28, 2019
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Cylance CSO: Let's name and shame failed security controls
Malcolm Harkins, the chief security and trust officer at BlackBerry Cylance, says security controls that don't live up to their billing should be taking more blame for data breaches.
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March 07, 2019
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Mar'19
RSAC 2019: Coverage of the premiere security gathering
Find out what's happening at the at the 2019 RSA Conference in San Francisco, the information security industry's biggest event, with breaking news and analysis by the SearchSecurity team.
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November 08, 2018
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Nov'18
Risk & Repeat: MIT CSAIL discusses securing the enterprise
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the MIT CSAIL Securing the Enterprise conference and how experts there advocated for new strategies and approaches to infosec.
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August 23, 2018
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Aug'18
Risk & Repeat: Meltdown and Spectre disclosure in review
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss new insights -- and questions -- regarding the coordinated disclosure effort for Meltdown and Spectre.
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Top 7 IT security frameworks and standards explained
Several IT security frameworks and cybersecurity standards are available to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right one for your organization. Continue Reading
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading
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information security (infosec)
Information security (infosec) is a set of strategies for managing the processes, tools and policies necessary to prevent, detect, document and counter threats to digital and non-digital information. Continue Reading
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What makes BSA's secure software development framework unique?
BSA rolled out a new secure software development framework in an effort to promote best practices for secure software development and improve security for all. Continue Reading
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Top risks of deploying zero-trust cybersecurity model
Adopting a zero-trust model for cybersecurity brings many benefits -- but also risks. Find out why a zero-trust approach to security is not a panacea. Continue Reading
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Challenges and benefits of using the Mitre ATT&CK framework
Taking the first step might be the biggest hurdle to using the Mitre ATT&CK cybersecurity framework. Find out more about the benefits, challenges and how to get started. Continue Reading
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Security awareness training for executives keeps whaling at bay
Security awareness training for executives teaches an enterprise's biggest fish to recognize potential whaling attacks -- before they take the bait. Continue Reading
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10 ways to prevent computer security threats from insiders
Whether via the spread of malware, spyware or viruses, insiders can do as much damage as outside attackers. Here's how to prevent computer security threats from insiders. Continue Reading
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Putting cybersecurity for healthcare on solid footing
CISO Kevin Charest talks security threats he sees in the healthcare field and the means his company is using to thwart them, including HCSC's Cyber Fusion Center. Continue Reading
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Tenable CEO Amit Yoran wants to stop 'cyber helplessness'
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast features Tenable CEO Amit Yoran, who discusses what he calls 'cyber helplessness' and how the mentality is infecting enterprises. Continue Reading
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IT pros stress importance of security awareness training
End-user naiveté can lead to costly data breaches, underscoring the critical importance of security awareness training. Learn how phishing simulation tools can help. Continue Reading
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Building a cybersecurity awareness training program
Cybersecurity awareness training programs are sometimes perceived as an extraneous waste of time and energy, but are essential to building a strong security culture. Continue Reading