Security awareness training and insider threats
Get advice and tips on how end user security awareness training can help prevent internal risks and external threats. Find out how training can protect users against phishing attacks, social engineering schemes and other threats that can lead to data breaches.
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Instant Download: Building an Incident Response Action Plan
77% of organizations admit they don’t have a formal cybersecurity incident response plan (CSIRP) that is applied consistently across the organization, according to IBM. If you’re one of them, here’s everything you need to know about building an efficient incident response action plan.
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September 12, 2019
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Sep'19
DerbyCon panel discusses IT mistakes that need to stop
Common security risks can be mitigated or prevented, according to a panel at DerbyCon. But users need to feel empowered to speak up, and education needs to be better.
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September 10, 2019
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Sep'19
DerbyCon session tackles cyber attribution, false flag attacks
One expert showed the crowd at DerbyCon that proper attribution of a cyberattack requires multiple indicators in order to avoid being fooled by a false flag attempt.
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August 19, 2019
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Aug'19
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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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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How to build an enterprise penetration testing plan
Simulating an attack against your network is one of the best ways to remediate security holes before the bad guys find them. Here, learn penetration testing basics and how it can help keep your enterprise safe. Continue Reading
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The must-have skills for cybersecurity aren't what you think
The most critical skills that cybersecurity lacks -- like leadership buy-in, people skills and the ability to communicate -- are not the ones you hear about. That needs to change. Continue Reading
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Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities
Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate. Continue Reading
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Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?
Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals. Continue Reading
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Digital transformation redefines cybersecurity skills, careers
The move toward digital business processes has forced companies to reconsider how they find cybersecurity talent, but finding the right skills may be easier than CISOs think. 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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Using DNS RPZ to pump up cybersecurity awareness
Combining DNS with threat intelligence feeds could hold a key to improving cybersecurity awareness by educating users who attempt to access potentially malicious websites. 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
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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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New evasive spear phishing attacks bypass email security measures
Researchers identified a new email security threat: evasive spear phishing attacks, which take months of investigation and social engineering to coordinate. Continue Reading
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6 types of insider threats and how to prevent them
Compromised, negligent and malicious employees put enterprises at risk. Here are six problems they pose and the insider threat prevention strategies to protect your enterprise. 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