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The 15 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Data breaches affecting millions of users are far too common. Here are some of the biggest, baddest breaches in recent memory.
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3 ways COVID-19 is changing CISO priorities
The scramble to enable remote workers changes security strategies, priorities, and workflows for 2020.
New York's SHIELD Act could change companies’ security practices nationwide
SHIELD Act provisions broaden the scope of consumer privacy and place requirement on protecting personal data for organizations that collect information on New York residents.
What is the dark web? How to access it and what you'll find
The dark web is part of the internet that isn't visible to search engines and requires the use of an anonymizing browser called Tor to be accessed.
8 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2020
Mobile malware? Some mobile security threats are more pressing. Every enterprise should have its eye on these eight issues.
11 penetration testing tools the pros use
Penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack where professional ethical hackers break into corporate networks to find weaknesses ... before attackers do.
The CCPA is an opportunity to get your data security house in order
As California’s privacy legislation goes into effect, it’s time to take stock of your security strategies around data and think about the future. The trend towards greater privacy is set to continue.
The OPM hack explained: Bad security practices meet China's Captain America
How the OPM hack happened, the technical details, and a timeline of the infiltration and response.
Cybersecurity spending trends, 2020
Spending is up, but perhaps not in the most needed areas, increased business leader involvement brings new challenges, while vertical industries have different requirements and priorities.
8 steps to being (almost) completely anonymous online
The universe may believe in encryption, but it doesn't believe in anonymity. You're going to have to work for it.
The CIA triad: Definition, components and examples
The CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) triad is a widely used information security model that can guide an organization's efforts and policies aimed at keeping its data secure.
Data on the rise: 4 new challenges security must master
Data is information security's bread and butter, but the rise of data brings both new challenges and new opportunities. To meet them, security needs to change its relationship with data.
Data breached in translation
Online language translation software caused a data leak at Statoil. Use these best practices to keep translated information secure.
What you need to know about new data-security rules for business travel
From U.S. Customs agents to cybercriminals, everyone wants to copy the data on your phone and laptop. Here’s how to protect your rights and also avoid industrial espionage.
The CISO’s newest responsibility: Building trust
Trust is becoming a differentiator in the marketplace, and CISOs who seek a more strategic role in their must engage the full range of stakeholders to build confidence that the organization has their best interests in mind.
8 ways your patch management policy is broken (and how to fix it)
These eight patching best practices mistakes get in the way of effective risk mitigation. Here's how to fix them.
How to protect and safely erase data on Windows devices
Microsoft's BitLocker now uses AES encryption, but will default to the storage device's hardware encryption unless you make this setting, which will also allow you to easily sanitize drives.
5 trends shaking up multi-factor authentication
Universal adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) is hindered by technical limitations and user resistance, but its use is growing. Here's why.
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