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News Analysis

New US IoT law aims to improve edge device security

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7 dumb ways to be a ransomware victim, and how to avoid them

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6 security shortcomings that COVID-19 exposed

The pandemic is constantly testing the strength of enterprise security; it has also revealed numerous weak spots.

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How-To

How to take better control of applications running on your network

Unneeded or forgotten software on your Windows network could be a gateway for attackers into your system. Follow this advice to identify and restrict problem programs.

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4 top deception tools and how they ensnare attackers

Deception tools have come a long way in a few years and can now more closely emulate real network activity and help security teams identify and stop attacks.

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Inside Atlassian's zero trust implementation

Adrian Ludwig says Atlassian's zero-trust implementation was nearly complete when the pandemic hit. His advice: Define policies to cover all cases first.

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21 best free security tools

Check out these free, standout software tools that will make your daily security work easier.

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Feature

How network segmentation mitigates unauthorized access risk

Two recent Microsoft vulnerabilities underscore the importance of segmenting your Windows network.

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Updated

Best new Windows 10 security features: Biometric authentication, Edge browser

Here's what you need to know about each security update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for the 20H2 feature release.

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The 4 pillars of Windows network security

Microsoft's CISO breaks down which four key areas to focus on to secure Windows networks: passwordless identity management, patch management, device control and benchmarks.

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What is cryptography? How algorithms keep information secret and safe

Cryptography is the science of keeping information secret and safe by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. It makes secure data transmission over the internet possible.

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Feature

Tips to prep for digital forensics on Windows networks

Know what data you need to collect and how you will collect it before a security incident occurs on your Windows network.

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Mesh VPNs explained: Another step toward zero-trust networking

Mesh VPNs use a peer-to-peer architecture where every node or peer in the network can connect directly to any other peer without going through a central concentrator or gateway. This approach can be less expensive and easier to scale...

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Securing the edge: 5 best practices

Considering how much is at stake in terms of data and infrastructure exposure, companies looking to take advantage of edge computing’s promise will need to take steps to mitigate the risks.

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Feature

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.

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How-To

How to optimize Windows event logging to better investigate attacks

The default event logging in Windows 10 won't give you enough information to properly conduct intrusion forensics. These settings and tools will help you collect the needed log data.

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8 things your security team needs to know about WPA3

All new Wi-Fi devices must now be WPA3-certified, and this has implications for how you manage the security for wireless connections in both the office and for home-based employees.

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How-To

How to secure vulnerable printers on a Windows network

Attackers look for unsecured printers as a point of access. Find them before they do. Here's how.

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How-To

How to do remote deployments of Windows systems securely

Windows 10 provides a few options including Autopilot and AppLocker to securely and remotely deploy Windows devices and harden them against attack.

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11 penetration testing tools the pros use

Pentesting is a simulated cyber attack where professional ethical hackers break into corporate networks to find weaknesses ... before attackers do.

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