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The biggest data breach fines, penalties and settlements so far

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The 4 pillars of Windows network security

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8 video chat apps compared: Which is best for security?

Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Duo, Cisco Webex, FaceTime, Jitsi, Signal and WhatsApp. What does their encryption look like? What are the trade-offs?

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Avoiding the snags and snares in data breach reporting: What CISOs need to know

Ambiguities in a growing list of US reporting requirements keep CISOs up at night: Will they be compelled to report every breach even if they can prove the data was untouched? Experts advise on how to avoid trouble.

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11 top cloud security threats

More data and applications are moving to the cloud, which creates unique infosecurity challenges. Here are the "Egregious 11," the top security threats organizations face when using cloud services.

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How attackers exploit QR codes and how to mitigate the risk

Attackers are taking advantage of the increased use of QR codes to steal sensitive information or conduct phishing campaigns. Here's what security teams and employees need to know.

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Common pitfalls in attributing cyberattacks

Attack attribution is always difficult as criminal groups often share code and techniques, and nation-state actors excel at deception. Here, security researchers share their techniques and common pitfalls.

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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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Azure Security Benchmark v2: What you need to know

Here's what Microsoft's new security benchmarks include and how they can help you better understand your Azure security posture.

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IT leaders grapple with the new normal

Five articles examine the challenges faced by leaders across all segments of IT – and the solutions that have made a difference.

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The CISO’s newest responsibility: Building trust

Leading CISOs have already embraced the concept of trust as a deliverable and indeed are making it the central theme of their entire security function.

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Homomorphic encryption tools find their niche

Current homomorphic encryption offerings require fewer specialized skills and are proving themselves effective in some use cases.

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Taking aim at the cybersecurity skills shortage: 5 approaches to closing the gap

Programs have emerged to draw professionals into the field and prepare them for jobs, but their task is daunting.

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11 biggest cybersecurity M&A deals in 2020

COVID-19 hasn't slowed the pace of mergers and acquisitions for 2020, although the size of the transactions is down from last year.

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Preparing for Flash and Office 2010 end-of-life

The imminent end of Microsoft's support for Adobe Flash is a good excuse to see what other end-of-life applications running on your Windows network could leave you vulnerable.

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6 steps to building a strong breach response plan

Cybersecurity resilience depends on having a detailed, thorough, and tested breach response plan in place. Here's how to get started.

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Alien malware a rising threat to mobile banking users

The Alien malware has quickly become a popular choice for cybercriminals to commit bank fraud. Here's why.

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7 overlooked cybersecurity costs that could bust your budget

Is your cybersecurity budget covering all the bases? Here's a look at seven expenses that budget planners often minimize or fail to address.

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Uber breach case a ‘watershed moment’ for CISOs’ liability risk

An upcoming case to determine whether the former Uber CSO failed to report a breach puts the legal liabilities of being a CISO in the spotlight. CISOs have a few options to minimize that risk.

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The CSO guide to top security conferences, 2020

Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual — CSO Online’s calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.

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