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What is a dictionary attack? And how you can easily stop them
A targeted form of brute force attack, dictionary attacks run through lists of common words, phrases, and leaked password to gain access to accounts.
8 steps to protecting login credentials
Follow this advice to help users and network admins to better protect login credentials to corporate systems.
CIO Think Tank: Setting the multi-cloud agenda
How can enterprises handle the complexity of multiple clouds — and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, 30 IT leaders articulated the challenges and delivered insightful recommendations.
9 container security tools, and why you need them
Most traditional security tools won't help with protecting container data and images. These options were built specifically for container security.
PCI compliance: 4 steps to properly scope a PCI assessment
Although it might sound straightforward, scoping a PCI assessment can be a challenge even for experienced organizations. Experts offer their best advice for avoiding PCI missteps.
How drones affect your threat model
As use of unmanned aerial vehicles grows, organizations should have a plan for managing the risk associated with drones, whether or not they deploy them, experts say.
DNSSEC explained: Why you might want to implement it on your domain
The Domain Name System Security Extensions provide cryptographic authentication to prevent redirection to rogue websites, but owners of many domains have yet to adopt it.
Credit card fraud: What you need to know now
Credit and payment card thieves are getting more sophisticated as chipped cards drive them to account takeover and card-not-present schemes.
Latest Microsoft Windows security update options explained
New features might require you to change current update policies, especially if you're supporting more remote workers.
Top 8 weirdest, meanest and dumbest hacks of all time
Hackers have used some strange ways to break into networks or commit fraud. Not all are clever or smart.
The state of security hiring: Jobs, skills & salaries
Even in today's tough job market, demand for security pros remains high. We look at the hottest industries and markets for cyber security jobs — and what it will take to land a one of these top jobs.
A history of ransomware: The motives and methods behind these evolving attacks
Ransomware was a novelty until Bitcoin emerged. Today, ransomware is big business as gangs keep innovating.
Microsoft Office the most targeted platform to carry out attacks
The number of attacks carried out using the popular suite has increased in the past two years as browsers become harder targets. Office files are now more popular than PDFs to deliver malware.
Security Recruiter Directory
To find the right security job or hire the right candidate, you first need to find the right recruiter. CSO's security recruiter directory is your one-stop shop.
RDP hijacking attacks explained, and how to mitigate them
Attackers take advantage of a Windows Remote Desktop Protocol feature to take over previously disconnected sessions and appear as a legitimate user to gain system access and control,
What is DevSecOps? Why it's hard to do well
DevSecOps is about introducing security earlier in the life cycle of application development, thus minimizing vulnerabilities and bringing security closer to IT and business objectives.
7 steps to securely shutting down business units
Closing down parts or all of a business involves more than just decommissioning IT assets. CISOs must lead a holistic effort to ensure data and access aren’t left exposed.
11 top DEF CON and Black Hat talks of all time
Hacker summer camp is almost upon us again. Here are some of the best talks of all time. Will this year's virtual talks measure up to these legends?
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