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5 steps to a successful red team engagement

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Top SAST and DAST tools that can fix app security problems before deployment

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What CIOs want from CISOs: Collaboration and no finger pointing

Two CIOs explain how they view their relationships with the security function, and why CISOs need to collaborate closely with CIOs whether they report into them or not.

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5 keys to protect your supply chain from cyberattacks

The SANS Institute recently identified the key components to keep your supply chain secure. Here's why industry experts believe they are important.

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What you need to know about the US CLOUD Act and the UK COPOA Act

A new data access agreement between the UK and US streamlines law enforcement’s ability to gain access to data held on foreign soil.

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What women want in the IT workplace: 6 key factors for hiring and retention

Women are exiting IT in droves, as companies struggle to hire and engage these valuable employees. The first step to change? Listening to what women want.

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How to disable LLMNR in Windows Server

Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution is usually not needed in modern networks and leaves the door open to man-in-the-middle attacks. Here's how to shut it off.

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The security staffing problem isn't going away. Now what?

6 strategies and tactics to adjust to a future characterized by higher levels of both vacancy and turnover.

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Stop ignoring printer security: It's time for CSOs to take control

Despite shipping with mature security features, most printer deployments are insecure because of misplaced financial and organizational incentives.

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Cybersecurity SnippetsBy

4 big changes coming to cybersecurity in 2020 and beyond

The pace of technology and market changes will pick up in 2020, impacting security technologies, innovation, investment, and the industry at large.

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8 questions to answer before paying a ransomware demand

Consider these factors before deciding to pay a ransom after a ransomware attack. Better yet, know where you stand before one hits you.

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InfoSec at Your ServiceBy

5 cloud security basics and best practices

Companies that move to the cloud have to assume new responsibilities, develop new skill sets and implement new processes. The first step to better cloud security is to assume you have no security.

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Compliance mandates, cybersecurity best practices dominate 2019 security priorities

IDG's Security Priorities Study shows most organizations' security efforts are driven by compliance requirements and efforts to improve security best practices.

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4 blockchain security lessons from Euroclear's CISO

Euroclear is taking a security in-depth approach with its blockchain project. CISO Vincent Laurens shares his experience and offers advice for others looking to get started with blockchain.

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Third party risk management: A getting started guide

Your vendor partners may be your organization's weakest link. Without a strong third party risk management program in place, how would you know?

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When and how to write a GDPR DPIA

Data Protection Impact Assessments are a way for companies to minimize risk around new processes and keep a record demonstrating their efforts to comply with the GDPR.

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10 risk factors no one talks about

These risk factors might not show up on an official risk assessment report, but every security professional should be thinking about them.

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Top Linux antivirus software

Malware attacks on Linux systems are on the rise. These free and low-cost tools provide good endpoint protection.

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The CISO’s newest responsibility: Building trust

Trust is becoming a differentiator in the marketplace, and CISOs who seek a more strategic role in their must engage the full range of stakeholders to build confidence that the organization has their best interests in mind.

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6 top OSINT tools: Find sensitive public info before hackers do

Hackers use open source intelligence to find information that will help them compromise systems. Using these tools will tell you how much of that info is exposed.

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