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Take LAPSUS$ teens seriously
After the Okta breach, LAPSUS$ is already back making trouble using low-tech techniques with a high rate of success.
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Rash of hacktivism incidents accompany Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Some in the cybersecurity community say actions on behalf of Ukraine help even the odds, while others warn that unauthorized hacking could interfere with government cyber operations.
6 ways hackers hide their tracks
From trusted pentesting tools to LOLBINs, attackers abuse trusted platforms and protocols to evade security controls.
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Hacktivism’s reemergence explained: Data drops and defacements for social justice
A record amount of leaked data to expose far-right groups signals a more focused and serious approach to hacking for a cause. To understand the risk, CISOs should pay attention to the news.
Booming dark web gig economy is a rising threat
Experts seen a sharp increase in help-wanted ads for black hat hackers-for-hire. Here's what they are targeting and how to respond to the threat.
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.
Tech Primer
How to survive (and thrive) in the CISO hot seat
The CISO role is more varied and more pressure-filled than ever. CSO Online looks at how you can be successful in a post where security incidents and management feuds can cost you your job.
eBook
Special report: platforms play big in the cloud
This latest report in our C-Suite 360 series takes a full-spectrum look at the opportunities and risks in cloud computing, offering up the expert information your organization needs to set its cloud strategy.
Research/Infographic
Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
eGuide
The CSO identity management survival guide
This guide will help you communicate through the challenges of identity management, learn from success stories and discover the most valuable features of today's identity management tools.