Information security risk management
A risk management program is a key component for enterprise security. This section offers insight on security risk management frameworks and strategies as well as best practices on conducting effective risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and more.
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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 22, 2019
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May'19
Risk & Repeat: Cisco vulnerabilities raise backdoor concerns
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at vulnerabilities in Cisco and Huawei products, which have raised concerns about backdoor access in networking equipment.
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May 01, 2019
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May'19
Huawei ban highlights 5G security issues CISOs must tackle
Why worry over Huawei? A U.S. ban of this Chinese company's products should remind CISOs that now is the time to consider security issues related to the rollout of the 5G network.
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March 22, 2019
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Mar'19
Hundreds of millions of Facebook passwords exposed internally
Facebook learned three months ago that hundreds of millions of passwords were stored internally in plaintext, but it didn't disclose the issue or notify users until the news leaked.
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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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5 ways to achieve a risk-based security strategy
Learn five steps to implement a risk-based security strategy that naturally delivers compliance as a consequence of an improved security posture. Continue Reading
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Free cybersecurity incident response plan template
Want to boost your organization's ability to fight cybersecurity threats? Learn the essentials to creating an incident response plan and download our free, editable template. Continue Reading
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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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SANS security awareness credential paves new career path
The SANS Security Awareness Professional credential gives enterprises a new method to recognize and promote cybersecurity awareness in the organization. Continue Reading
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End-user security training quiz for IT pros
When it comes to social engineering attacks, there is no better method to improve security than training users. Find out if you're ready with this quiz. Continue Reading
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Who needs security orchestration, automation and response?
Who needs SOAR? Only those companies with understaffed, overworked IT security teams. Learn how SOAR tools free up security pros to tackle the more demanding projects. 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
Problem Solve Information security risk management Issues
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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