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What is the EU's revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and its impact?
The upcoming PSD2 requirements, which include multifactor authentication for online European payment card transactions, will have a ripple effect on the payments processing industry in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Group behind TRITON industrial sabotage malware made more victims
The attackers stayed undetected on the victim's network for more than a year and sought out operational technology networks.
How and why deepfake videos work — and what is at risk
Once the bailiwick of Hollywood special effects studios with multi-million-dollar budgets, now anyone can download deepfake software and use machine learning to make believable fake videos. This makes a lot of people nervous.
Magecart payment card skimmer gang returns stronger than ever
Web-based card skimmers are becoming harder to detect and remove thanks to evolving techniques.
Congress steers clear of industrial control systems cybersecurity
Industry resistance to regulation, complexity of securing ICS systems are roadblocks to passage of critical infrastructure cybersecurity legislation.
City of Raleigh implements ICS monitoring tool for water treatment plants
Securing operational technology systems is a different game than IT, but the City of Raleigh has deployed a CSO50 award-winning network monitoring solution that gives them greater visibility into its PLCs.
New CISA director outlines top 5 priorities for protecting U.S. critical infrastructure
CISA’s Christopher Krebs has a two-year plan for his new cybersecurity agency, with China, supply chain and 5G as top priorities.
The cybersecurity legislation agenda: 5 areas to watch
The 116th Congress is only a few months old, but far-reaching cybersecurity bills to protect infrastructure and the supply chain, ensure election integrity, and build a security workforce are now being considered. Here’s the list.
RSAC Innovation Sandbox 2019: Cloud, identity, application security take center stage
Take note of these startups. Innovation Sandbox has been around for 15 years. A whopping 42 percent of finalists from its first ten years have been acquired. Finalists in the past five years have received $1.5B in funding.
Why America is not prepared for a Stuxnet-like cyber attack on the energy grid
The U.S. energy grid continues to be vulnerable to Aurora-like attacks that could cause blackouts lasting a year or more.
What is digital forensics? And how to land a job in this hot field
Digital forensics is the application of scientific investigatory techniques to digital crimes and attacks. Think beyond the awful (and justly cancelled) TV show CSI Cyber; digital forensics is a crucial aspect of law and business in...
What is spear phishing? Why targeted email attacks are so difficult to stop
A highly targeted form of phishing, spear phishing involves bespoke emails being sent to well-researched victims. It is hard to spot without close inspection and difficult to stop with technical controls alone.
Building your forensic analysis toolset
Every security team should have these types of digital forensics tools available. Many are free, and there are enough options to find one that suits your skills and approach.
Why you need a digital forensics team (and the skills to look for)
Prevention and detection aren't enough. To better defend against future intrusions, you need a strong digital forensics team that can analyze attacks.
Fear and loathing defending ICS security at DoE's CyberForce Competition
Defending critical infrastructure from determined attackers is not an easy task, CSO reporter J.M. Porup learned competing in the Department of Energy's CyberForce Competition 2018, a cyber security training initiative.
What is physical security? How to keep your facilities and devices safe from on-site attackers
Securing premises and devices from physical attacks can be just as challenging as defending against cyber threats. Automation and AI are increasingly used to shore up defenses.
Encryption is the best way to protect payment card transaction data
Criminals are going to steal payment card transaction data, but it won't matter if that data is devalued through encryption.
More AI, consolidation and regionalization coming in 2019
It’s that time of year again, when we look back to look ahead. The 2019 security landscape holds new promise, threats, developments and opportunities to collectively tackle the issues our industry faces.
How to set up a successful digital forensics program
The time to set up a digital forensics program is before you have a breach. Here are the decisions you need to make.
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