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• What the security incident response process should look like

  An enterprise needs to have a strong security incident response process mapped out early. Expert Ernie Hayden shares how to turn an incident into a learning experience.  Continue Reading

• 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

• How cybersecurity risk fits into enterprise risk management

  In security, perfection is impossible, but risk management frameworks plus a range of strategies can significantly reduce your organization’s risk.  Continue Reading

• How a Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw put millions of gamers at risk

  A Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw could have put users of its online PC games at risk of attack. Expert Michael Cobb explains how a DNS rebinding attack works and what to do about it.  Continue Reading

• Imran Awan case shows lax security controls for IT staff

  Investigations into the conduct of the IT staff of the House of Representatives raised alarms. Kevin McDonald explains what we can learn from the case of Imran Awan.  Continue Reading

• Emotet Trojan: How to defend against fileless attacks

  An increase in fileless malware, including PowerShell malware, was reported in McAfee Labs' December 2017 Threat Report. Discover how enterprises can defend again fileless attacks.  Continue Reading

• Becoming a cybersecurity professional: What are the options?

  A cybersecurity professional has several options for their career path. Expert Ernie Hayden reviews the cybersecurity career track options and what skills are required for each one.  Continue Reading

• Secure DevOps: Inside the five lifecycle phases

  Secure DevOps and cloud computing are altering the design, build, deployment and operation of online systems. Learn more from Eric Johnson and Frank Kim of the SANS Institute.  Continue Reading

• Addressing vulnerable web systems that are often overlooked

  Web security vulnerability scanners often focus on large applications within the enterprise. However, there are plenty of overlooked web systems that contain hidden flaws.  Continue Reading

• Software security training: Perspectives on best practices

  Software development training with an emphasis on secure coding can improve enterprise security postures. Steve Lipner of SafeCode discusses different ways to get the job done.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Patch management programs: Who should run them?

  Patch management is a crucial part of enterprise security defenses, but should security teams be in charge of it? Charles Kao explains how to make patching programs successful.  Continue Reading

• Continuous security monitoring advances automated scanning

  Battling threats in today's fast-paced cyberworld means shutting down vulnerabilities fast, which requires round-the-clock monitoring. Learn how to make it happen in your company.  Continue Reading

• Automated patch management and the challenges from IoT

  From creating an inventory to scanning for IoT vulnerabilities, learn the key steps to take when it comes to automating patch management in your company.  Continue Reading

• Why the Bleichenbacher attack is still around

  The Bleichenbacher attack got a new name after 20 years. Expert Michael Cobb reviews the ROBOT attack and discusses why it's still active this long after it emerged.  Continue Reading