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Do you have a security tools gap?

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Top COVID-19 security statistics

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10 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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EU's DORA regulation explained: New risk management requirements for financial firms

The proposed Digital Operational Resilience Act includes new incident response and third-party risk requirements for financial firms operating within the EU. Passage is expected, so plan now.

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7 dumb ways to be a ransomware victim, and how to avoid them

Don't make it easy for ransomware attackers. Review your Windows network for these weaknesses now. You might be surprised by what you find.

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REvil ransomware explained: A widespread extortion operation

The REvil group, a.k.a. Sodinokibi, re-victimizes its targets by threatening to release stolen data even after the initial ransom demand is paid.

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6 security shortcomings that COVID-19 exposed

The pandemic is constantly testing the strength of enterprise security; it has also revealed numerous weak spots.

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5 open source intrusion detection systems for SMBs

If you don’t have a lot of budget at your disposal, these open-source intrusion detection tools are worth a look.

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4 top deception tools and how they ensnare attackers

Deception tools have come a long way in a few years and can now more closely emulate real network activity and help security teams identify and stop attacks.

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How to take better control of applications running on your network

Unneeded or forgotten software on your Windows network could be a gateway for attackers into your system. Follow this advice to identify and restrict problem programs.

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Inside Atlassian's zero trust implementation

Adrian Ludwig says Atlassian's zero-trust implementation was nearly complete when the pandemic hit. His advice: Define policies to cover all cases first.

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Developing a multicloud security strategy

Multicloud environments can work to organizations’ advantage, so long as there is an overarching strategy in place for cloud security.

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Using open source for identity projects: 8 considerations

Consider these eight points to decide whether you can securely use open-source code in your identity management projects.

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From pranks to APTs: How remote access Trojans became a major security threat

A remote access Trojans (RAT) is malicious software that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a victim’s computer over the internet. RATs are typically installed without user consent and remain hidden to avoid detection.

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21 best free security tools

Check out these free, standout software tools that will make your daily security work easier.

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How to buy Bitcoin for ransomware payment (if you must)

Avoid paying ransom demands if at all possible. When you have no choice, follow this advice for acquiring cryptocurrencies and executing the transaction.

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5 best practices for negotiating SaaS contracts for risk and security

Software-as-a-service providers often handle your sensitive data. Here's how to hold them to a high standard for security.

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How network segmentation mitigates unauthorized access risk

Two recent Microsoft vulnerabilities underscore the importance of segmenting your Windows network.

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14 controls for securing SAP systems in the cloud

Organizations often don't follow security best practices when deploying and managing complex SAP systems. This set of security controls from the Cloud Security Alliance aims to change that.

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Windows 10 security: Are you on the right version?

If you're running an older version of Windows 10, It's time to review security enhancements that later versions offer to see if you need to update.

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