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How to disable LLMNR in Windows Server
Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution is usually not needed in modern networks and leaves the door open to man-in-the-middle attacks. Here's how to shut it off.
Security spending up, but adoption of cutting-edge tools is slow
While security budgets are expected to increase over the next year, it’s not clear that spending is aimed at the right problems or that IT is up-to-date on the latest security practices. (Download our research report.)
Cyber-risk management is about to get easier
New continuous automated penetration and attack testing (CAPAT) tools will help CISOs better see where they are vulnerable and prioritize remediation actions.
Misconfigured WS-Discovery in devices enable massive DDoS amplification
Researchers were able to achieve amplification rates of up to 15,300%. Some mitigations are possible.
SOAPA vs. SOAR: How these security terms differ
SOAPA and SOAR are vastly different. Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools represent a component of a security operations and analytics platform architecture (SOAPA).
New NetCAT CPU side-channel vulnerability exploitable over the network
NetCAT takes advantage of Intel DDIO technology to remotely execute keystroke timing attacks.
IoT vendors ignore basic security best practices, CITL research finds
New measurements by the CITL mass fuzzing project show just how bad things really are--and how IoT device makers could radically increase binary security with one day of engineering work.
Top mobile VPNs for the enterprise
Any of these six VPNs can securely connect mobile devices to your enterprise network if it supports the configuration options you need.
What is phishing? How this cyber attack works and how to prevent it
Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites. Here's what you need to know about this venerable, but increasingly sophisticated, form of cyber attack.
What is Wireguard? Secure, simple VPN still in development
The Wireguard VPN offers better performance and a simpler, effective approach to cryptography. Is it ready for the enterprise?
7 steps to ensure your Azure backup works when you need it
Worried about ransomware attacks? The best thing you can do now is make sure your backup system is ready.
Why I’m not sold on machine learning in autonomous security
Some hard realities on the limitations of machine learning in autonomous netsec.
Can VMware become a leading cybersecurity vendor?
VMware's recent acquisition of Carbon Black gives the company a strong security foundation to build on.
Black Hat 2019: 3 cybersecurity concerns and 3 things that give hope
At this year's Black Hat, it was evident that several cybersecurity issues remain a concern, but the industry is making progress.
12 things every computer security pro should know
Fighting the good fight takes specialized knowledge. Here's the baseline of what all security pros should know.
Review: How Perimeter 81 provides a near plug-and-play network security service
Starting with the concept of zero trust, VPN tunneling and secure network access as a service, Perimeter 81 is now providing an almost plug-and-play solution for more elements of cybersecurity served through the cloud and on demand.
Built to scale: 5 tips for structuring your security organization for growth
How to prepare your SOC for mergers, new business innovation and a constantly changing and growing attack surface.
What is a computer worm? How this self-spreading malware wreaks havoc
A worm is a form of malware (malicious software) that operates as a self-contained application and can transfer and copy itself from computer to computer.
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