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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.
How secure are your AI and machine learning projects?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning bring new vulnerabilities along with their benefits. Here's how several companies have minimized their risk.
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.
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.
11 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?
States from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. Let's break down what each of these laws entails and how businesses and consumers are affected.
15 signs you've been hacked -- and how to fight back
Redirected internet searches, unexpected installs, rogue mouse pointers: Here's what to do when you've been hacked.
7 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2019
Mobile malware? Some mobile security threats are more pressing. Every enterprise should have its eye on these seven issues this year.
Trust isn't new, so why are we acting like it is?
The industry is missing the mark when it comes to understanding – and protecting – this high value asset.
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.
What is a botnet? When armies of infected IoT devices attack
A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices that an attacker has compromised. Commonly used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, botnets can also take advantage of their collective computing power to send large...
4 security concerns for low-code and no-code development
Low code does not mean low risk. By allowing more people in an enterprise to develop applications, low-code development creates new vulnerabilities and can hide problems from security.
New MongoDB field-level encryption can help prevent data breaches
MongoDB aims to prevent exposed data stores by encrypting data in a way that makes it useless if compromised.
Developing an information security decision-making matrix
It is possible to create a simple, bright-line means of triaging engagements to determine whether heightened security and privacy measures should be required.
10 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.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): What you need to know to stay compliant
GDPR is a regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. And non-compliance could cost companies dearly. Here’s what every company that...
Federal cybersecurity agency on the way?
As human activity migrates into the online space, keeping the bad guys from mucking it all up becomes paramount. Does that mean it’s time for a federal cybersecurity agency?
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