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8 PCI DSS questions every CISO should be able to answer

PCI DSS is a standard backed by all the major credit cards and payment processors that is designed to protect credit card numbers. It specifies a set of cybersecurity controls and business practices and requires either...

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4 ways 5G will change your enterprise threat model

The benefits that fifth-generation cellular networks will enable come with security risks that organizations need to pay attention to right now.

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5 standout products from RSA 2020

2020 will be remembered as the year the human element finally came to security.

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Secrets of industry-hopping CSOs

Who says you can't change industries? Veteran security leaders Mark Weatherford and Cheri McGuire teach you how it’s done.

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Kali Linux explained: A pentester’s toolkit

Kali Linux is the most popular penetration testing Linux distro, and jam packed with almost every offensive security tool you can think of.

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The CCPA is an opportunity to get your data security house in order

As California’s privacy legislation goes into effect, it’s time to take stock of your security strategies around data and think about the future. The trend towards greater privacy is set to continue.

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How to set up your network to prevent data loss

Critical data is at risk from both insider and external threats. Here's how to configure your Windows network for data loss prevention (DLP).

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5 things you should know about cybersecurity insurance

Understanding what it can and can't do for your business is critical to getting the most out of a cyber insurance policy.

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The CSO's playbook for forging board relationships

Security is a board-level concern, but many aren’t confident they have the information and processes to provide effective governance. This nine-point plan will help you cement your role as a trusted advisor.

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Cybersecurity spending trends, 2020

Spending is up, but perhaps not in the most needed areas, increased business leader involvement brings new challenges, while vertical industries have different requirements and priorities.

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How to fight hidden malware on Windows networks

Attackers are more clever about how they hide malicious files. Countering that starts with knowing what services belong on your network.

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Why hacking must be addressed in digital privacy policymaking

Virtually all attention to date has been focused on developing legal and regulatory remedies to address digital privacy. But little attention has been paid to the flip side of this two-sided coin—namely, digital hacking.

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8 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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Risk profiling gives PPD real-time view of vulnerabilities

How drug development company PPD built its own risk profiling tool to give all stakeholders a simpler, clear view of risk associated with every IT asset.

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6 tips for building your cybersecurity bench

You can only control a limited number of the variables that lead people to leave a job. Here are some suggestions for keeping your talent and helping them thrive.

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How one law firm made security a business development opportunity

Mark Walmsley, CISO at international law firm Freshfields, says a proactive approach to security helps the business win clients and gets its lawyers to embrace security.

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5 steps to avoid credential dumping attacks

Use these five techniques on your Windows network to find and limit risk from vulnerabilities that make your organization vulnerable to credential dumping attacks.

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10 tough security interview questions, and how to answer them

Recently hired security leaders share what hiring execs want to know in interviews.

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How to set up Windows Firewall to limit network access

By enabling Windows Firewall with the proper settings, you can help shut out attackers and limit lateral movement if a breach occurs.

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With email security, some things can't be outsourced

You can outsource your email, but a good chunk of securing that email remains in-house. Here's what you need to know.

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