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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Information security risk management News
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August 07, 2020
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10 years after Stuxnet, new zero-days discovered
A decade after Stuxnet, SafeBreach Labs researchers discovered new zero-day vulnerabilities connected to the threat, which they unveiled at Black Hat USA 2020.
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August 06, 2020
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Voting vendor ES&S unveils vulnerability disclosure program
Election Systems & Software, the biggest vendor of U.S. voting equipment, will allow the security researcher community to test its elections equipment for vulnerabilities.
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August 06, 2020
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Ripple20 vulnerabilities still plaguing IoT devices
Months after Ripple20 vulnerabilities were reported, things haven't gotten much better, say experts at Black Hat USA 2020. In fact, the world may never be fully rid of the flaws.
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August 05, 2020
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Matt Blaze warns of election security challenges amid COVID-19
In his Black Hat USA 2020 keynote, security researcher Matt Blaze discussed the challenges facing U.S. elections this year and what must be done to solve them.
Information security risk management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Test your cybersecurity knowledge with this quick ISM quiz
Read our August 2020 e-zine, and then take this short quiz to test your knowledge of cybersecurity awareness training and other issues -- from types of CISOs to talent recruitment. Continue Reading
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How to start an enterprise bug bounty program and why
Incentivizing researchers for finding software vulnerabilities can be advantageous for vendors and participants. Here's what to know before starting a bug bounty program. Continue Reading
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vulnerability assessment (vulnerability analysis)
A vulnerability assessment is the process of defining, identifying, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications and network infrastructures. 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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7 security awareness statistics to keep you up at night
As if protecting corporate systems and data wasn't hard enough, beware of another potential foe: those well-meaning but woefully uninformed staff members. Continue Reading
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The case for cybersecurity by design in application software
Security must be part of IT from the start and then continue through the entire product lifecycle -- design, build, release and maintenance. Consumers now demand it. Continue Reading
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Importance of cybersecurity awareness never greater
Security awareness is more essential than ever, but in a world of increasingly sophisticated threats, making it a reality requires more than set-it-and-forget-it training. Continue Reading
Manage Information security risk management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Identify common cybersecurity problems with fresh approach
It pays to expect the unexpected in information security. In this webinar, learn how starting with a blank slate helps identify and mitigate common cybersecurity problems. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity education for employees: Learn what works
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10 tips for cybersecurity awareness programs in uncertain times
Explore the winning tactics and tools CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders are employing in their programs to raise employee security awareness -- and consider how they might work for you. 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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How CISOs can deal with cybersecurity stress and burnout
Being a paramedic and working in cybersecurity taught CISO Rich Mogull how to avoid stress and burnout. Check out his advice to maintain mental health in high-stress roles. Continue Reading
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3 must-ask post-pandemic questions for CISOs
The worldwide health pandemic has created multiple challenges for today's CISOs and their security teams. Ask these three questions to stay safe in a post-pandemic workplace. Continue Reading
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How security teams can prevent island-hopping cyberattacks
Learn how to prevent island-hopping cyberattacks to keep hackers from gaining the confidence of a phishing victim who could then accidentally commit corporate financial fraud. Continue Reading