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Cyber insurance 101: Timely guidance on an essential tool
No one hopes for a breach, but as they become more common, any responsible cybersecurity team must anticipate one. One key element: choosing the right cyber insurance policy.
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Pair cyber insurance, risk mitigation to manage cyber-risk
The role of cyber insurance may come after a breach, but it remains a useful element in an organization's vulnerability management strategy.
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Cyber insurance explained, from selection to post-purchase
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand what cyber insurance can and can't do -- and what type of policy will do the most for you.
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Risk & Repeat: Christopher Krebs out as CISA director
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses President Trump's firing of CISA Director Christopher Krebs, which was a controversial move in the infosec community.
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Sophos: Ransomware 'heavyweights' demand sky-high payments
Sophos principal research scientist Chet Wisniewski explains the presence of 'weight classes' in ransomware and offers his thoughts on its future.
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Windows security News
Microsoft detects Netlogon vulnerability exploitation in the wild
While Microsoft released a patch last month for the Netlogon flaw, the company said it detected threat actors using exploits for the critical vulnerability.
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PCI DSS Evaluate
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 Evaluate
Double key encryption yields data protection benefits
Microsoft's new double key encryption offering brings data security and compliance benefits. Are they worth the implementation challenges?
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3 common election security vulnerabilities pros should know
Election security remains top of mind for many right now, with Nabil Hannan discussing vulnerabilities like remote breaches, new attack surfaces and poor current controls.
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Take this CISSP practice test before the final exam
Test your knowledge and preparedness for the CISSP exam with 16 questions taken directly from the latest 'CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide' from McGraw Hill.
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Data security technology and strategy (5) +
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Enterprise network security (9) +
- 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 certifications, training and jobs (2) +
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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 risk management (3) +
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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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What is zero trust? Ultimate guide to the network security model
Zero trust is a security strategy that assumes all users, devices and transactions are already compromised. The zero trust model requires strict identity and device verification, regardless of the user’s location in relation to the network perimeter.
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Compare VPN vs. SDP network security features and controls
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For the firewall's next act, zero trust
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AI in security analytics is the enhancement you need
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Hardware security an issue as IoT expands
Hardware security threats -- and strategies to overcome them -- are evolving as enterprises increasingly install autonomous capabilities for smart building and IoT projects.
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5 steps to get IoT cybersecurity and third parties in sync
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Addressing the expanding threat attack surface from COVID-19
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Top cybersecurity risks of the zero-trust model
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5 considerations before outsourcing an enterprise SOC
Understanding the five steps needed to ensure security operations center best practices will help organizations decide whether to outsource their SOC initiatives.
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The cybersecurity metrics that matter
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Two teams, three teams, red, blue and purple teams
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Cybersecurity culture is built on communication
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E-Zine | November 2020
AI cybersecurity raises analytics' accuracy, usability
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E-Zine | August 2020
Cybersecurity education for employees: Learn what works
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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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Information Security Basics
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a certification and globally recognized standard for appraising an IT auditor's knowledge, expertise and skill in assessing vulnerabilities and instituting IT controls in an enterprise environment.
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Quiz your knowledge of application, data security
Are you up to speed with database and application security know-how? Test your comprehension of best practices, emerging threats and more with this data security quiz.
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Data breach response: How to plan and recover
Download a planning guide from CompTIA to ensure your company and your customers are prepared and can respond when a ransomware attack or data breach strikes.
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Vendor Resources
- A High-Level View of Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape –Video
- Endpoint Protection Best Practices to Block Ransomware –White Paper
- The Benefits of Splunk For Security Operations –Analyst Report
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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Breaking down Dell's "potential cybersecurity incident" announcement
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Government information security management
White House questions election security; experts do not
A number of infosec experts, election officials and government agencies say Election Day was free from hacking and cyber attacks, but the White House disagrees.
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Government information security management
President Trump fires CISA director Christopher Krebs
President Trump fired Krebs as director of CISA after the agency pushed back on unfounded accusations about widespread voter fraud and voting system hacks during the election.
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Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Sophos: Ransomware 'heavyweights' demand sky-high payments
Sophos principal research scientist Chet Wisniewski explains the presence of 'weight classes' in ransomware and offers his thoughts on its future.
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