Business
Business | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
Guardz debuts with cybersecurity-as-a-service for small businesses
An easy-to-use cybersecurity toolkit from Tel Aviv-based startup Guardz targets small and medium-size businesses (SMBs).
![A group of anonymous hooded figures exist amid raining streams of binary code. [security threats]](https://images.idgesg.net/images/article/2020/09/group_of_anonymous_hooded_figures_hackers_bad_actors_security_threats_by_leo_lintang_gettyimages-1135437442_2400x1600-100858240-small.3x2.jpg?auto=webp&quality=85,70)
Cybercriminals bypass Windows security with driver-vulnerability exploit
CrowdStrike says cybercrime gang Scattered Spider has exploited longtime Windows security issues to use bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) techniques against its own and other endpoint tools.
Jamf buys ZecOps to bring high-end security to Apple enterprise
ZecOps protects world-leading enterprises, governments, and individuals; Jamf has acquired it to help secure the enterprise.
Apple pushes out emergency updates to address zero-day exploits
Apple has encouraged users of older mobile and desktop devices to update their software ASAP, as a vulnerability could allow an attacker to take complete control of older Apple devices.
Microsoft urges Windows users to run patch for DogWalk zero-day exploit
Despite previously claiming the DogWalk vulnerability did not constitute a security issue, Microsoft has now released a patch to stop attackers from actively exploiting the vulnerability.
5 best practices for secure collaboration
How successful companies are facing the challenges of securing emerging communication technologies.
Apple slaps hard against ‘mercenary’ surveillance-as-a-service industry
The company is introducing Lockdown Mode to protect high-risk individuals against corrosive surveillance and attacks, and investing millions to improve protection on its devices.
10 of the hottest new cybersecurity startups at RSA 2022
Cybersecurity startup companies use the RSA Conference to make their public debut and showcase their products. Here are some of the more interesting security startups showcasing their capabilities this year.
Slack outage stymies some business users
The team channels platform went down at mid-morning in the US; Slack worked for several hours to find and fix the problem.
Microsoft touts first PCs to ship natively with secure Pluton chip
Along with thwarting malware, the Pluton chip handles BitLocker, Windows Hello, and System Guard and might help prevent physical insider attacks. The technology is also being used in Azure Sphere in the cloud.
The 7 best password managers for business
A password manager stores a user’s passwords and logins for various sites and apps and generates new, strong passwords, making it a valuable tool for implementing strong passwords in your business.
PrintNightmare vulnerability explained: Exploits, patches, and workarounds
Public exploits are available for a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler that could allow attackers to take full control of systems. The vulnerability affects all editions of Windows and organizations are...
6 hot Southeast Asian cybersecurity startups for the CISO watchlist
As the ASEAN region grows as a centre for security threats, so do young providers offering new approaches to secure digital systems and assets.
Updated
Best new Windows 10 security features: Improvements to Intune, Windows Defender Application Guard
Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 21H1 feature release.
Tech Primer
What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...
Tech Primer
Fraud prevention: Improving internal controls
Internal fraud controls aren't fire-and-forget. Smart collaboration and ongoing improvement will help keep fraud in check. Here are the basics.
Tech Primer
How to write an information security policy
Learn the critical first step, why consensus is key, what to cover and how make your information security policy — and program — effective.
Tech Primer
Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation
Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Learn how in our step-by-step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure — from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.