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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Instant Download: Free Guide to Password Security
Including insights from security pros Michael Cobb, Jeremy Bergsman and Nick Lewis, gain expert advice on how to improve your password policies to keep your enterprise safe. Explore machine learning-powered techniques, how to approach mobile password management, and more.
Information security risk management News
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November 30, 2018
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Nov'18
Mitre enters product testing with Mitre ATT&CK framework
The first round of evaluations using the Mitre ATT&CK framework has gone public, putting on display how different endpoint products detect advanced threat activities.
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November 15, 2018
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Nov'18
BT Security CEO: Red teaming is valuable, but challenging
During the Securing the Enterprise conference at MIT's CSAIL, BT Security CEO Mark Hughes discusses the benefits and challenges red teaming has presented to his company.
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September 28, 2018
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Sep'18
DEF CON report: Election equipment plagued by 10-year-old flaw
The DEF CON report from the 2018 Voting Village paints a troubling picture for election equipment vendors, including a machine with a flaw known since 2007 left unpatched.
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September 12, 2018
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Sep'18
Jake Braun discusses the Voting Village at DEF CON
The Voting Village at DEF CON 26 expanded its scope to test every aspect of election security that it could. Organizer Jake Braun discusses how it went and what's next.
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5 actionable deception-tech steps to take to fight hackers
Consider taking these five 'deceptive' steps to make your detection and response capabilities speedier, more effective and to improve your company's security posture. Continue Reading
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pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing, also called pen testing or ethical hacking, is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Continue Reading
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honeypot (computing)
A honeypot is a network-attached system set up as a decoy to lure cyberattackers and to detect, deflect or study hacking attempts in order to gain unauthorized access to information systems. Continue Reading
Evaluate Information security risk management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Can deception security tactics turn the tables on attackers?
Is the latest news on an onslaught of advanced threats causing you to despair? Maybe it's time to consider taking a 'deceptive' approach to IT security. Continue Reading
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UPnP vulnerability: How is the UPnP protocol being misused?
The UPnP protocol is being misused to distribute malware through home routers. Expert Michael Cobb explains the UPnP vulnerability and how to defend against it. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity professionals: Lack of training leaves skills behind
Cybersecurity professionals' increased workloads leave little time for training, leaving their skill sets -- and their companies' data security -- vulnerable to outside threats. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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FragmentSmack: How is this denial-of-service exploited?
FragmentSmack, a DDoS vulnerability first discovered in Linux, affects Windows as well as nearly 90 Cisco products. Discover how it can be exploited with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How the SHA-3 competition declared a winning hash function
NIST tested competing hash functions over a period of five years for the SHA-3 algorithm competition. Learn the details of what they discovered from Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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L1TF: How do new vulnerabilities affect Intel processors?
New speculative execution vulnerabilities have been found affecting Intel processors. Learn how these flaws can lead to side-channel attacks with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Information security risk management 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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Can a D-Link router vulnerability threaten bank customers?
A D-Link router vulnerability was used to send banking users to a fake site in order to steal their information. Learn more about this vulnerability with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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Teramind CTO talks insider threat prevention, employee monitoring
A fear of insider threats on Wall Street led one software engineer to start his own security company. Continue Reading
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Wireshark tutorial: Using Wireshark to sniff network traffic
Learn to use the Wireshark protocol analyzer to monitor network traffic, as well as how to use the Wireshark packet sniffer to inspect and analyze network traffic. Continue Reading