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Test your cybersecurity knowledge with this quick ISM quiz
Read our August 2020 e-zine, and then take this short quiz to test your knowledge of cybersecurity awareness training and other issues -- from types of CISOs to talent recruitment.
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6 types of CISO explained
Incompatibility between CISOs and their companies can lead to stress, frustration, burnout and rapid turnover. Identify your CISO style to target the ideal role and environment for you.
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The case for cybersecurity by design in application software
Security must be part of IT from the start and then continue through the entire product lifecycle -- design, build, release and maintenance. Consumers now demand it.
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Develop internal cybersecurity talent to build your dream team
Cybersecurity duties have changed, with cloud and coding being essential knowledge now. But CISOs can still build their dream cybersecurity team through internal talent development.
Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
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Emerging threats News
Eclypsium reveals 'BootHole' bypass for Secure Boot
Hardware security vendor Eclypsium discovered a bootloader vulnerability that bypasses Secure Boot protection and affects a majority of modern Linux and Windows systems.
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Windows security News
'SigRed' alert: Experts urge action on Windows DNS vulnerability
Experts are urging organizations to take immediate action on SigRed, a 17-year-old Windows DNS server vulnerability discovered by Check Point Research and patched by Microsoft.
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Explore the next-generation firewall marketplace
Explore some of the top NGFWs currently on the market -- based on features and user reviews -- to help you make a buying decision
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Encryption technology Get Started
How symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms differ
Explore the differences between symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption algorithms, including common uses and examples of both, as well as their pros and cons.
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Security industry trends News
Risk & Repeat: Can virtual infosec conferences succeed?
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at the recent cancellations of Black Hat USA 2020 and DEF CON 28 and what their virtual replacements will try to accomplish.
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CISSP Get Started
Passing the CISSP exam: How hard is it?
Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.
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- DDoS attack detection and prevention
- Endpoint protection and client security
- IoT security issues
- IPv6 security and network protocols security
- Network Access Control technologies
- Network device security: Appliances, firewalls and switches
- Secure remote access
- Software-defined security best practices
- VPN security
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Information security program management (7) +
- Government information security management
- Information security incident response
- Information security laws, investigations and ethics
- Information security policies, procedures and guidelines
- Security automation systems, tools and tactics
- Security industry market trends, predictions and forecasts
- Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
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Information security threats (5) +
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Network threat detection (4) +
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Platform security (3) +
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Security audit, compliance and standards (4) +
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Software and application security (9) +
- Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting)
- Application firewall security
- Database security
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday and patch management
- Open source security tools and software
- Productivity apps and messaging security
- Secure SaaS: Cloud application security
- Secure software development
- Social media security risks
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Web security tools and best practices (3) +
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Wireless and mobile security (4) +
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View All EvaluateNetwork detection and response offset challenging threats
IT infrastructure threat detection and response have emerged as critical elements of enterprise cybersecurity as network security analysis proves invaluable to protecting data.
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Understanding and blocking HTTP request smuggling
Exploiting an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability can result in the inadvertent execution of unauthorized HTTP requests. Learn how to defend web environments from this attack.
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Explore 6 types of authentication and their security issues
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Dealing with stress and burnout in cybersecurity
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How one nonprofit uplifts minorities in cybersecurity
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Keeping employees, data secure as everyone works from home
With companies continuing work from home for the foreseeable future, Rohit Dhamankar offers home security advice to help security and employees keep company data and employee devices secure.
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Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
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Understanding the IAM-compliance relationship
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Invest in new security talent with cybersecurity mentorships
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E-Handbook | May 2020
How to get actionable threat intelligence from tech tools
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E-Zine | May 2020
Why CISOs need advanced network security strategies now
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E-Handbook | April 2020
Employ AI for cybersecurity, reap strong defenses faster
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E-Handbook | March 2020
How to implement a strong COVID-19 cybersecurity plan
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E-Handbook | February 2020
Advanced cybersecurity fraud and how to fight it
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Information Security Basics
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Test your IDS/IPS knowledge
Want a baseline of your intrusion detection and prevention system knowledge? Test your insights with this IDS/IPS quiz.
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Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is United States legislation that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural or man-made threats.
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vulnerability assessment
A vulnerability assessment is the process of defining, identifying, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications and network infrastructures.
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Vendor Resources
- BlackBerry MITRE ATTACK APT29 Evaluation –White Paper
- Duarte Unified School District Protects Students while Fostering Engagement –Case Study
- Protecting Intellectual Property with Data Access Governance –Product Overview
Blog: Security Bytes
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
Google's security and privacy upgrades to Android are mostly forward-thinking changes, readying for a future that is inevitable but unclear, rather than ways to improve security today.Continue Reading
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At RSAC 2019, speculative execution threats take a back seat
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities loomed large last year, but RSAC 2019 will have little fodder on speculative execution threats and side channels attacks.Continue Reading
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More Security Bytes Posts
Marriott Starwood data breach notification de-values customers
Are US hacker indictments more than Justice Theater?
Breaking down Dell's "potential cybersecurity incident" announcement
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Database security
'Meow' attacks highlight issue of exposed databases
More than one week later, the mysterious attacks on insecure databases on ElasticSearch, MongoDB and others have not only persisted but grown, with no explanation.
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Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Eclypsium reveals 'BootHole' bypass for Secure Boot
Hardware security vendor Eclypsium discovered a bootloader vulnerability that bypasses Secure Boot protection and affects a majority of modern Linux and Windows systems.
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Data security breaches
IBM: Compromised credentials led to higher data breach costs
The average total cost of a data breach is $3.86 million, according to new research from IBM and the Ponemon Institute, and compromised credentials are the biggest reason why.









