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5 tips for better backups with Azure Backup Agent
Both on-premises and cloud networks need backup solutions that allow you to recover from ransomware attacks quickly. One option is to use the Azure Backup Agent.
Why security needs to be involved early during mergers and acquisitions
M&A security can often be overlooked during deal making, leading to potential incidents down the line. Here's how UK newspaper Racing Post dealt with three acquisitions in three years, each with its own security requirements.
How Microsoft builds empathy between its security and development teams
Ongoing cross-training, threat information sharing, executive support and a strong threat modeling infrastructure helps the company's security and development staff work collaboratively.
Does your cyber insurance cover social engineering? Read the fine print
Some cyber insurance policies will pay only a small fraction of damages if an attacker used social engineering. Here's how to estimate the risk.
Barracuda Sentinel protects email where others fail
Email security may be the next big push in cybersecurity. Here's how Barracuda Sentinel fills the gaps left by gateway appliances.
Why GE consolidated its identity and access management infrastructure
A multi-year effort to centralize GE's IAM functionality has resulted in significant cost savings, improved onboarding and better ability to meet regulatory requirements.
Shared SIEM helps 3 UK local governments avoid outsourcing security
A single SIEM serves three UK councils, allowing for solution consolidation that saves costs while improving efficiency and regulatory compliance.
What should your company’s change password policy be?
Microsoft's recent dropping of its maximum password age default renews the debate over forced password changes. Here's why you should continue to expire passwords.
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How to outwit attackers using two Windows registry settings
These Microsoft Windows registry settings will prevent attackers from scheduling tasks that will hide their activities or gain unauthorized access.
What is GPS spoofing? And how you can defend against it
The U.S. Global Positioning System, part of a network of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), is vulnerable to attacks that could disrupt many industries. Here's how it works and what you can do to mitigate its risk.
How to get started using Ghidra, the free reverse engineering tool
The Ghidra reverse engineering tool is free to download and use and is a worthy alternative to incumbent IDA Pro. Here's what you need to know to get started. (Some assembly required.)
How Akamai implemented a zero-trust model
An effort that was triggered by a nation-state attack nine years ago has fundamentally transformed how people and devices access apps and services, limiting damage from lateral movement.
Why unauthenticated SMS is a security risk
Multifactor authentication that uses SMS messaging as a second factor is vulnerable to simple hacks. User education is the best defense.
How to enable the Windows Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) feature
Turning on the PUA setting helps avoid users falling prey to malicious drive-by downloads.
Review: How Aqua secures containers from development to production
The Aqua Cloud Native Security Platform uses an inherent advantage of containers, the fact that they are always highly specialized for their jobs, to create a cybersecurity structure based on whitelisting.
Does it matter who the CISO reports to?
Reporting relationships are more than lines on an org chart, they're lines of authority. Ultimately, who the CISO reports to may say more about an organization's maturity than it does about an individual's effectiveness.
How to evaluate SOC-as-a-service providers
Not every organization that needs a security operations center can afford to equip and staff one. A number of providers provide SOC as a service. Here's what you need to know about them.
How a data-driven approach to security helps a small healthcare team embrace automation
Not-for-profit Martin's Point Health Care created a data-driven security framework to automate how threats are evaluated.
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