Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks
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Risk assessments, metrics and frameworks News
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June 01, 2018
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Jun'18
Federal cybersecurity report says nearly 75% of agencies at risk
The 'Federal Cybersecurity Risk Determination Report and Action Plan' shows the majority of federal agencies are at risk, and DHS suggests a lack of leadership may be to blame.
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March 09, 2018
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Mar'18
Tenable introduces Lumin cyber exposure platform
Tenable.io Lumin enables organizations to gauge their 'cyber exposure' to vulnerabilities and allows them to compare remediation efforts against industry benchmark data.
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February 19, 2018
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Feb'18
Risk & Repeat: Cyberinsurance market gets a shake-up
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss a new industry partnership designed to give Apple and Cisco customers beneficial cyberinsurance policies.
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October 03, 2017
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Oct'17
DHS cyberinsurance research could improve security
A longitudinal cyberinsurance study performed by the Department of Homeland Security could improve enterprise security but the effects depend on the data collected, said experts.
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Endgame's Devon Kerr on what it takes to be a threat hunter
Threat hunting goes beyond mere monitoring and detection. Endgame's Devon Kerr explains tomorrow's threat hunters and the keys to successful cyberthreat hunting. Continue Reading
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risk analysis
Risk analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing potential issues that could negatively impact key business initiatives or critical projects in order to help organizations avoid or mitigate those risks. Continue Reading
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Using threat intelligence tools to prevent attacks on your enterprise
Using threat intelligence tools can help your enterprise stay one step ahead of attackers and possible threats. Learn how threat intelligence can be used in your company. Continue Reading
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Applying the new FDA medical device guidance to infosec programs
New FDA medical device guidance demonstrates the need for better cybersecurity during manufacturing and use. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises can use the recommendations. Continue Reading
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How a threat intelligence platform can anticipate future attacks
Threat intelligence technology can analyze data to forecast future attacks and provide actionable countermeasures. Learn if it is suitable for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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How to use the OODA loop to improve network security
The OODA loop can be used to establish cyber deception against hackers to improve network security. Learn the OODA steps and how they can be applied to security with Kevin Fiscus. Continue Reading
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Entropy sources: How do NIST rules impact risk assessments?
NIST recently released new guidance on entropy sources used for random bit generation. Judith Myerson explains these recommendations and how they alter cryptography principles. Continue Reading
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Vulnerability scans: How effective are they for web apps?
Equifax's Apache Struts vulnerability was an example of a scan not being read correctly. Kevin Beaver explains vulnerability scans and how issues can be missed by security teams. Continue Reading
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Zero-trust model promises increased security, decreased risk
The zero-trust model takes focused and sustained effort, but promises to improve most companies' risk posture. Learn what it takes to get the most out of zero trust. Continue Reading
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How can enterprises leverage Google's Project Wycheproof?
Google's Project Wycheproof tests crypto libraries for known vulnerabilities, but there are potential drawbacks to this tool. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains them. Continue Reading
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Monitoring outbound traffic on your network: What to look for
Outbound network traffic remains a weakness for many enterprises and is a major attack vector. Expert Kevin Beaver explains how to spot irregular occurrences in your network. Continue Reading