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How to reboot a broken or outdated security strategy

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News Analysis

Australia’s ransomware toll highlighted by government attacks

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5 things to look for in an XDR solution

The XDR market is hot, with vendors large and small jumping on the bandwagon. Here are 5 key capabilities to look for when evaluating XDR solutions.

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Top SolarWinds risk assessment resources for Microsoft 365 and Azure

Government and private organizations, including Microsoft, have released a wealth of information and tools to assess risk from SolarWinds-like attacks.

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3 security career lessons from 'Back to the Future'

You don't need to be able to predict the future to have a successful security career, but you had darned well better be able to learn from the past.

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Top 7 security mistakes when migrating to cloud-based apps

As organizations rush key apps to the cloud to support remote workers, they often create opportunities for attackers. These are the most common mistakes to avoid.

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SolarWinds hack is a wakeup call for taking cybersecurity action

Many questions are yet to be answered as the investigation and response continues, but one thing is clear: managing supply chain risks requires a level of sophistication similar to that of the attackers.

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How to prepare for and respond to a SolarWinds-type attack

If you can perform these tasks on your Windows network, then you are properly prepared to respond to a nation-state attack like SolarWinds.

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Differential privacy: Pros and cons of enterprise use cases

Hiding sensitive data in a sea of noise might have more value than encryption in some use cases. Here are the most likely differential privacy applications and their trade-offs.

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5 questions CISOs should ask prospective corporate lawyers

Where can you find an attorney with the knowledge and insight to help you navigate thorny privacy and security issues? These five questions will help you find the right match.

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How-To

How to block malicious JavaScript files in Windows environments

Attackers frequently send malicious JavaScript files through bogus emails. It's easy to block these files from reaching a hapless user. Here's how.

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How-To

How to avoid subdomain takeover in Azure environments

Active but unused subdomains in Microsoft Azure give attackers the opportunity to use them for malicious purposes. Here's how to identify and delete vulnerable subdomains before attackers do.

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6 board of directors security concerns every CISO should be prepared to address

The COVID pandemic and spike in cybercriminal activity has raised interest in security among corporate boards. These are the concerns and questions CISOs say they are now hearing from them.

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How to prepare for the next SolarWinds-like threat

It is possible to minimize the risk from nation-state attacks like SolarWinds. This is the best advice based on what experts have learned so far.

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CISO playbook: 3 steps to breaking in a new boss

As CISOs know all too well, change is inevitable—and that includes organizational regime change. Here, security leaders share their best advice for starting new C-suite relationships off on the right foot.

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Perfect strangers: How CIOs and CISOs can get along

The rise of security as a strategic imperative has altered the relationship between IT and infosec leaders. Here’s how CIOs and CISOs can become better partners.

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Why 2021 will be a big year for deception technology

New use cases, MITRE Shield support, and greater awareness will drive market growth and penetration.

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News Analysis

The road to a data breach is paved with good intentions

Australian travel agent’s woes are a reminder that privacy policies don’t automatically let you share customer data, even for well-intentioned efforts.

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What CISOs need to know about Europe's GAIA-X cloud initiative

A new cloud platform based on "European values" around data sovereignty, data protection and privacy will be an alternative to the likes of AWS or Azure.

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How-To

4 Windows 10 settings to prevent credential theft

Review these Windows settings to make sure you're not making it easy for attackers to steal login credentials.

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