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Misconfigured WS-Discovery in devices enable massive DDoS amplification
Researchers were able to achieve amplification rates of up to 15,300%. Some mitigations are possible.
Secrets of latest Smominru botnet variant revealed in new attack
Researchers gained access to a Smominru command-and-control server to get details on compromised devices and scope of the attack.
How to detect and halt credential theft via Windows WDigest
Attackers can steal user credentials by enabling credential caching in the Windows authentication protocol WDigest. Here's how to stop them.
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6 questions candidates should ask at every security job interview
The cybersecurity skills shortage means security pros can be picky about where they work. Here's how to suss out bad employers.
Review: Blue Hexagon may make you rethink perimeter security
This fully functional, fully trained cybersecurity tool is ready on day 1 to spot threats on whatever network it’s charged with protecting.
The top 5 email encryption tools: More capable, better integrated
Most of the email encryption solution vendors have broadened the scope of their products to include anti-phishing, anti-spam, and data loss prevention (DLP).
Three strategies to prove security's value
How CISOs can identify and quantify security’s value in real dollars
Shining light on dark data, shadow IT and shadow IoT
What's lurking in the shadows of YOUR organization? What you don't know can hurt you. Insider Pro columnist Mike Elgan looks at how your business is at risk and offers six steps to minimize it.
What is PSD2? And how it will impact the payments processing industry
The EU’s revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which include multifactor authentication for online European payment card transactions, will have a ripple effect on the payments processing industry in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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SOAPA vs. SOAR: How these security terms differ
SOAPA and SOAR are vastly different. Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools represent a component of a security operations and analytics platform architecture (SOAPA).
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Privacy Shield and Brexit: What now? What next?
Once the UK leaves the European Union, companies on both sides of the Atlantic will need to act to ensure compliant data flows between the UK and US under Privacy Shield.
The 5 CIS controls you should implement first
The CIS Critical Security Controls list (formerly the SANS Top 20 controls) has been the gold standard for security defense advice. These are the tasks you should do first.
Implementing a successful cyber insurance program: Key steps and considerations
In a first, a Black Hat micro summit explains how insurers assess risk to write cyber insurance policies as more organizations seek to indemnify themselves against potential breach losses.
Security and compliance considerations for Microsoft Teams
Admins will need to make these decisions around security and governance when porting from Office 365 Pro Plus to Microsoft Teams.
6 biggest healthcare security threats for 2020
Healthcare continues to be a popular target for ransomware, cryptomining, data theft, phishing, and insider threats.
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