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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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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August 19, 2019
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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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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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March 06, 2019
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Mar'19
FBI director calls for public-private cybersecurity partnerships
At the recent RSA Conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray called for public-private partnerships to fend off cyberadversaries and threats.
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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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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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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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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
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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