Information security threats
Mitigating information security threats is an ongoing battle. Here you'll find information on the latest malware and cyberattacks facing enterprises, from viruses and Trojans to social engineering techniques, as well as news, expert advice and learning tools to address these threats.
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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.
Information security threats News
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August 19, 2019
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2020 election security to face same vulnerabilities as in 2016
Confidence in the security of the 2020 election spanned the gamut, depending on who you asked at DEF CON's Voting Village, with local officials more optimistic than technologists.
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August 14, 2019
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Microsoft discovers BlueKeep-like flaws in Remote Desktop Services
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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August 14, 2019
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IoT botnets reach new threshold in Q2 of 2019
Defending against the rising number and increasing sophistication of IoT botnet attacks isn't an easy task. Learn about the latest threats and the techniques to mitigate them.
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August 14, 2019
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Latest news from the Black Hat 2019 conference
Learn the latest from this year's Black Hat conference, Aug. 3 to 8. Our team is in Las Vegas to report on what's new in information security risks, trends and defense tactics.
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New tech steers identity and access management evolution
IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading
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Trojan horse (computing)
In computing, a Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious. Continue Reading
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How does an island hopping attack work?
Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. Continue Reading
Evaluate Information security threats Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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5 email security appliance comparison criteria to consider
Identifying the best email security appliance on the market can be hard. This article discusses the criteria to consider when choosing one for your organization. Continue Reading
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What secure email gateways can do for your enterprise
Discover email security gateways in this buyer's guide that outlines architecture, cost and uses of email security products. Continue Reading
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Quantum computers mean cryptography needs to change, and soon
As quantum computing gains momentum with practical quantum computers due to come online as early as next year, concerns about post-quantum cryptography are pushed to the forefront. Continue Reading
Manage Information security threats
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to conduct proper AWS vulnerability scanning in 3 steps
Cloud vulnerability management can be complicated. Learn how to perform AWS vulnerability scans under the shared responsibility model. Continue Reading
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Lack of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation invites risk
Daniel Allen explains how a lack of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation increases exploitation vulnerabilities, and shares his ideas for implementing regulatory oversight. Continue Reading
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Prevent ransomware attacks on cities in perimeterless networks
City ransomware attacks are disruptive, annoying and potentially life-threatening. In increasingly mobile and perimeterless networks, how can municipalities prevent the risk? Continue Reading
Problem Solve Information security threats Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Protect backups from ransomware and other security risks
Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery. Continue Reading
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Lack of cybersecurity skills fuels workforce shortage
Cybersecurity researcher Bob Duhainy discusses the cybersecurity skills shortage and provides suggestions about how companies can close the gap to avoid future risk. Continue Reading
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Tackling IT security awareness training with a county CISO
A Michigan county CISO says government workers are under siege by cybercriminals. In this case study, he shares how his IT security awareness training strategy has evolved. Continue Reading