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April 30, 2018
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Algorithmic discrimination: A coming storm for security?
Following several RSA Conference 2018 talks on machine learning and AI, it's worth asking how algorithmic discrimination might manifest in the infosec industry.
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January 18, 2018
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The strange case of the 'HP backdoor' in Lenovo switches
Lenovo's discovery of an authentication bypass, literally titled "HP backdoor," within its networking switches brings unsettling implications for the IT industry.
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January 09, 2018
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Intel keynote misses the mark on Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities
With CEO Brian Krzanich's keynote at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, Intel missed an opportunity for the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
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November 30, 2017
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The CASB market is (nearly) gone but not forgotten
A series of acquisitions have drastically reduced the number of stand-alone cloud access security brokers and reshaped the CASB market for years to come.
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federated identity management
Federated identity management (FIM) is an arrangement that can be made between multiple enterprises to let subscribers use the same identification data to obtain access to the networks of all the enterprises in the group. Continue Reading
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DMZ (networking)
In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone), also sometimes known as a perimeter network or a screened subnetwork, is a physical or logical subnet that separates an internal local area network (LAN) from other untrusted networks, usually the ... Continue Reading
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honeypot (honey pot)
A honeypot is a computer system that is set up to act as a decoy to lure cyberattacks and to detect, deflect, or study attempts to gain unauthorized access to information systems. Continue Reading
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CPE for CISSP: Top 10 ways to master continuing education
Who says you can't have fun while earning CPE credits to maintain your CISSP certification? Check out the top 10 creative ways to meet CISSP continuing education requirements. Continue Reading
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Information security certification guide: Specialized certifications
This information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral certifications in specialized areas such as risk management, security auditing and secure programming. Continue Reading
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Information security certification guide: Forensics
This information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral computer forensics certifications for IT professionals interested in cyber attribution and investigations. Continue Reading
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security information and event management (SIEM)
Security information and event management (SIEM) is an approach to security management that seeks to provide a holistic view of organization’s information technology (IT) security. Continue Reading
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identity management (ID management)
Identity management (ID management) is the organizational process for identifying, authenticating and authorizing individuals or groups of people to have access to applications, systems or networks by associating user rights and restrictions with ... Continue Reading
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incident response
Incident response is an organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack, also known as an IT incident, computer incident, or security incident. Continue Reading
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Information security certifications: Introductory level
This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
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What's the best career path to get CISSP certified?
The CISSP certification can be a challenge to obtain. Mike Rothman unveils how to get on the right education and career tracks in order to get CISSP certified. Continue Reading
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How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend such attacks. Continue Reading