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4 takeaways from Black Hat 2019
Experts identified new trends and warned of emerging or growing threats, including security's impact on software development and the growing threat social media poses.
Cybersecurity Snippets
Examining and addressing threat detection and response challenges
Cybersecurity teams are fighting fires and still rely on manual processes. Meanwhile, the attack surface continues to grow. Process improvements are needed.
Movers and Shakers
Security executives on the move and in the news
Find up-to-date news of CSO, CISO and other senior security executive appointments.
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Why giving users two separate systems won't improve security
Red/green systems, which give users one system for work and another for other tasks, no longer makes sense from a security and cost perspective. There are alternatives.
What is personally identifiable information (PII)? How to protect it under GDPR
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation requires companies to protect the privacy of their EU customers. That means keeping personally identifiable information (PII) safe. Here's what you need to know.
How to avoid using RDP on Windows
Several new vulnerability disclosures in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol suggest it’s time to stop using it where possible. Here’s how.
What is access control? A key component of data security
Access control is a method of guaranteeing that users are who they say they are and that they have the appropriate access to company data. It is a vital aspect of data security, but it has some significant enforcement challenges.
IDG Contributor Network
Have you been ransomware’d yet?
You need to understand why this is one of the most potent attacks – what you must do to avoid becoming a target.
How much should you spend on security?
Each organization needs to develop its own ongoing process for evaluating needs and justifying security spend. Here's how two CISOs do it.
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How to market security: 8 tips for recruiting users to your cause
Getting users to care about security is a much-lamented challenge. What you need is a marketing plan.
Taxpayer First Act: Improving identity verification and modernizing the IRS
With citizens' PII at risk, some federal agencies like the IRS are moving away from knowledge-based verification. It's time for them all to follow suit.
IDG Contributor Network
Why cybersecurity is a central ingredient in evolving digital business models
Rather than being a hindrance, cybersecurity best practices give you a stable foundation on which to innovate...and can be the can be the gateway to re-imagining your business model.
6 risk factors to know when hiring an MSSP
A managed security services provider can effectively extend an organization's security capabilities or provide affordable security infrastructure if you avoid these common mistakes.
IDG Contributor Network
Are you being tracked through a Bluetooth security vulnerability?
The Bluetooth protocol, which was never that secure to begin with, now allows the bad guys to track your location on some laptops and phones, but worse could be the entry it offers into the IoT.
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