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How and when to set Windows logging to UTC time
As networks become more distributed and cloud-based, you should consider changing servers to UTC time to ensure proper syncing. This will help with forensics investigations.
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.
5 ways to curb cybersecurity burnout
91% of CISOs suffer ‘moderate or high’ levels of stress. Here are some ways to help.
How threat intelligence sharing can improve the security posture of whole industries
UBS and industry peers conduct joint cyber war games to improve security posture and incident response of the whole sector.
Inside the 2014 hack of a Saudi embassy
According to documents seen by CSO, an unknown attacker took control of the official email account of the Saudi embassy in The Netherlands and demanded a ransom of $50 million for ISIS.
The case for continuous automated security validation
Organizations must truly understand their vulnerabilities at all times to make the right risk mitigation decisions. Continuous automated security validation can provide that.
The 6 biggest ransomware attacks of the last 5 years
The biggest ransomware attacks illustrate how this particularly nasty genre of attack software has grown from a curiosity and an annoyance to a major crisis.
Security technologies that provide the most savings
A new report from Accenture and the Ponemon Institute quantifies which cybersecurity technologies provide the most value to an organization.
These two books explain how to fix our broken security industry
Organizations spend billions each year on security, but much of that spend is on the wrong things. These books will point you in the right direction.
CSO50 2019: Seeding security in the cloud
CSO50 award-winning companies are rising to the cloud security challenge and finding new ways to protect data and assets.
Best antivirus software: 9 top tools
These top-ranking Windows 10 client antivirus products were tested on three primary criteria: protection, performance, and usability.
Review: Fidelis Deception breathes life into fake assets
Today's skilled hackers know, or at least suspect, that deception is in place and won't blindly follow breadcrumbs to fake assets. To combat this, Fidelis Deception creates realistic, living deception assets.
How to prepare for the Microsoft Windows 10 1903 security feature update
Microsoft is changing the way it does Windows 10 feature updates, and that will affect how you schedule update deferrals. Here's what you need to know.
OpenC2 can accelerate security operations, automation, and orchestration
OpenC2, a standards effort from OASIS, has the potential to accelerate and automate risk mitigation and incident response. Users and vendors should jump onboard.
How hackers use ransomware to hide data breaches and other attacks
Most ransomware is used simply to make money. However, it can also be used as part of an attacker’s exit strategy to wipe out forensic evidence of a more serious breach.
Chinese hacking groups to ramp up cyber attacks on some industries, experts say
Companies in industries critical to China’s five-year plan face a higher risk of nation-state-sponsored cyber attacks.
What is a honeypot? A trap for catching hackers in the act
A honeypot is a system designed to lure hackers into revealing their origins and techniques, and they're used by security researchers and corporate IT alike.
11 questions to ask before buying AI-enabled security software
Infosec is complicated enough. Add AI/ML into your security software mix, and you may be asking for trouble. Or, choose the right vendor, and you could wind up with the best toys on the block. Here's what you need to know to wind up...
Critical Magento SQL injection flaw could be targeted by hackers soon
Popular e-commerce platform Magento has released security patches to fix the flaw. Researchers say update now.
What are DMARC, SPF and DKIM? How to master email security with these protocols
The three main email security protocols complement one another, so implementing them all provides the best protection. That’s easier said than done, but these tips can help.
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