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News
16 Oct 2026
CEOs press CIOs to rethink IT's role in the AI era
CEOs want CIOs to take a bigger role in business strategy as AI adoption grows. Eight executives share what they need most from their IT leaders in the AI era. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2026
5 cybersecurity training program mistakes most companies make
Companies need to reassess their cybersecurity awareness training programs to ensure they deliver the right information to the proper employees. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2022
Negotiating a golden parachute clause in a CISO contract
If a CISO becomes the company scapegoat after a security incident, a strong golden parachute clause can mean the difference between a soft landing and a hard crash. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Hertzbleed disclosure raises questions for Intel
Hertzbleed, a family of new side-channel attacks, was first reported to Intel in the third quarter of 2021, and it's unclear why it was kept under embargo for so long. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Jun 2022
Risk & Repeat: Recapping RSA Conference 2022
This Risk & Repeat episode discusses RSA Conference 2022 and major themes, such as the evolving ransomware landscape and the government's strategy to address nation-state threats. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jun 2022
Top cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022
Key cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022 include the need to shore up cloud application security, consolidate tools and mitigate cybersecurity skills shortages, according to ESG. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
CISA director promotes collaboration and trust at RSAC 2022
Jen Easterly said there's growing momentum for stronger collaboration and communication between government agencies like CISA and private-sector cybersecurity companies. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Microsoft details zero-trust transition, challenges
Over the past three years, Microsoft has moved to a zero-trust framework. Security engineers outlined the transition and its challenges during a session at RSA Conference 2022. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
DNI Avril Haines: Cybersecurity is getting harder
During her RSA Conference 2022 keynote, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence discussed the increase in cyber threats, from nation-state attacks to commercial hacking tools. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2022
CISA calls out security misconfigurations, common mistakes
Poor security practices and misconfigured controls are allowing threat actors to compromise enterprise networks. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2022
Google cloud misconfiguration poses risk to customers
Cloud security vendor Mitiga discovered 'dangerous functionality' in the Google Cloud Platform that could allow attackers to compromise virtual machines. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2022
Unethical vulnerability disclosures 'a disgrace to our field'
The cybersecurity field needs more people who use their powers for good, the lead author of Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, Sixth Edition says. Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2022
Zimperium acquired by Liberty Strategic Capital for $525M
Zimperium is the latest cybersecurity investment for Liberty Strategic Capital, a private equity firm founded by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2022
Why CISOs need to understand the business
While CISOs need technical skills, business skills help them push their team's agenda and get the support and funding they need to protect their company. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2022
How to put cybersecurity sustainability into practice
Cybersecurity sustainability practices involve mitigating cyber-risk without burning out people -- or burning through resources. Explore what that looks like on the ground. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
F-Secure splits in two as WithSecure launches
The Finnish security vendor's enterprise business sets off on its own as a new brand called WithSecure, while F-Secure will continue to operate the consumer side of the business. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
Biden signs law on reporting critical infrastructure cyber attacks
President Joe Biden signed a law that requires critical infrastructure entities to report cyber attacks within 72 hours and report ransom payments in 24 hours. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Mar 2022
3 benefits of sustainable cybersecurity in the enterprise
Sustainable cybersecurity means taking the long view on cyber-risk mitigation. Explore the technical, financial, societal and reputational wins it can net for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
Infosec news cycles: How quickly do they fade?
Google Trends spikes, on average, lasted a few weeks for major infosec news events like SolarWinds, Log4Shell and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Mar 2022
How to build a security champions program
Security champions are key to promoting and creating a security-first company. Learn how to build a security champions program using these four steps. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2022
Google to acquire Mandiant for $5.4B
Google's acquisition announcement came less than a year after Mandiant and FireEye split. FireEye was sold to Symphony Technology Group last fall for $1.2 billion. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2022
How to manage imposter syndrome in cybersecurity
The imposter syndrome phenomenon is readily apparent in cybersecurity. Learn how to manage it, along with mishaps to avoid during the job hunt and other career advice. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
DHS forms first-ever Cyber Safety Review Board
The new initiative is one in a string of many by the Biden administration to push public and private collaboration in addressing cyber threats such as Log4j vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 Feb 2022
The importance of a policy-driven threat modeling approach
An expanding threat landscape, combined with increasing cloud use and a cybersecurity skill shortage, is driving the need for a policy-driven threat modeling approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
Top cybersecurity leadership challenges and how to solve them
Security isn't always a top business priority. This creates challenges for the cybersecurity managers and teams that hope to integrate security into their company's agenda. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
Include defensive security in your cybersecurity strategy
Is your company's cybersecurity strategy comprehensive enough to protect against an expanding threat landscape? Learn how developing defensive security strategies can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2022
Is quantum computing ready to disrupt cybersecurity?
Quantum computing isn't here yet, but now is the time for companies to start considering how it may affect their business -- both negatively and positively -- in the next decade. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2021
Editor's picks: Top cybersecurity articles of 2021
As we call it a wrap on 2021, SearchSecurity looks at the top articles from the last 12 months and their sweeping trends, including ransomware, career planning and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Dec 2021
Top infosec best practices, challenges and pain points
Weak infosec practices can have irrevocable consequences. Read up on infosec best practices and challenges, as well as the importance of cybersecurity controls and risk management. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Nov 2021
How to talk about cybersecurity risks, colloquially
The cybersecurity field is riddled with confusion and complexity. Knowing how to talk about risk and how to manage it is key to building resilience. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Nov 2021
How to create security metrics business leaders care about
Security metrics must be clear, actionable and resonate with business leadership. Learn how to create metrics that business leaders care about and will act upon. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
10 Nov 2021
4 concepts that help balance business and security goals
The goal of enterprise security is to maintain connectivity, while remaining protected. Use these four concepts to balance business and security goals. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 Nov 2021
To improve resilience, augment zero-trust models
Zero-trust models are a start, but to improve resilience, they should be augmented and extended to include verification procedures, supply chain security and open source software. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Oct 2021
Applying security to operating models requires collaboration
Balancing business needs with security is more important than ever. Integrating operating models with reference architectures is a key step in the process. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Oct 2021
5 IT security policy best practices
As businesses and technologies grow and evolve, it's important IT security policies do, too. Follow these five best practices to ensure policies are fresh and relevant. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Oct 2021
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the U.S. government agency that oversees the nation's securities industry. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2021
5 cybersecurity personality traits for a successful career
In this excerpt of 'Confident Cyber Security,' author Jessica Barker outlines five cybersecurity personality traits employers look for in job candidates. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2021
How to start a career in cybersecurity from the human side
Discover how the co-founder of an infosec consultancy and author of 'Confident Cyber Security' started her career and became a leader in the human nature side of security. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Enterprises ask Washington to step up cyber collaboration
During CISA's National Cybersecurity Summit, critical infrastructure companies said they need better information on cyberthreats from the federal government. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
Cyber insurance premiums, costs skyrocket as attacks surge
As cyber attacks and losses have increased, so has demand for cyber insurance. But now premiums are reflecting a harsh new reality. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2021
How to prepare for the CIPP/US exam
The co-authors of a CIPP/US study guide offer advice on the IAPP certification, including career benefits, how to prepare and how the U.S. exam differs from other regions' exams. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
Cybersecurity leaders back law for critical infrastructure
In the wake of cyberattacks like Colonial Pipeline, U.S. senators want a national law requiring critical infrastructure companies to report cybersecurity incidents to CISA. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2021
Experts debate XDR market maturity and outlook
Is extended detection response still all buzz and no bite? Experts disagree on whether XDR qualifies as a legitimate market yet or still has a ways to go. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Sep 2021
CompTIA SYO-601 exam pivots to secure bigger attack surface
The latest CompTIA Security+ exam, SYO-601, tests skills and knowledge for dealing with an expanded attack surface and the latest forms of assault on cybersecurity defenses. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Tenable acquires cloud security startup Accurics for $160M
The acquisition will be Tenable's first expansion into securing infrastructure as code, as it makes a push to identify and fix flaws in cloud-native software. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
Private sectors pledge big for cyberdefense
Tech giants have invested billions to address cybersecurity threats such as supply chain security and attacks on critical infrastructures. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2021
DHS unveils second round of new pipeline security requirements
New requirements from DHS for oil and gas pipeline operators include the implementation of 'specific mitigation measures' against cyberthreats, specifically ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2021
SentinelOne IPO raises $1.2 billion, beating estimates
the endpoint security vendor has gone public in one of the largest IPOs in the cybersecurity industry. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Jun 2021
Top 5 benefits of a new cybersecurity market model
Companies are struggling to identify the cybersecurity technology that would actually be useful for their use cases. It's time for a new market model around efficacy instead. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2021
CISA taps Bugcrowd for federal vulnerability disclosure program
The new program follows a CISA directive from September that requires executive branch agencies to create and publish vulnerability disclosure policies. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2021
Hackers vs. lawyers: Security research stifled in key situations
The age-old debate between sharing information or covering legal liability is a growing issue in everything from bug bounties to disclosing ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jun 2021
5 steps to secure the hybrid workforce as offices reopen
Companies must now face the security challenges of overseeing a hybrid workforce as employees return to the office. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2021
FireEye and Mandiant part ways in $1.2B deal
FireEye products and Mandiant incident response services will split into two entities under the pending acquisition of FireEye by Symphony Technology Group. Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Jun 2021
Risk & Repeat: Security startups and trends from RSAC 2021
Analyst Carla Roncato of Enterprise Strategy Group weighs in on RSA Conference and the security startups featured during the show's Innovation Sandbox competition. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2021
MDM vs. MAM: What are the key differences?
Mobile workers are productive and even essential to business success. But IT has to protect corporate apps and data -- as well as worker privacy -- via MDM, MAM or both. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 May 2021
Risk & Repeat: Recapping RSA Conference 2021
Election security, nation-state threats and supply chain attacks were major topics at this year's RSA Conference, which was held as a virtual event. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
24 May 2021
Embrace speed and security for your cloud security strategy
As companies solidify their cloud security strategies, they need to ensure that they're considering where they're at now, governance needed and metrics to follow. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2021
RSA Conference 2021: 3 hot cybersecurity trends explained
In a lightning round session at RSA Conference, ESG analysts discussed three of the hottest topics in cybersecurity in 2021: zero trust, XDR and SASE. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2021
Cisco shares lessons learned in zero-trust deployment
The networking giant explained at RSA Conference 2021 how it was able to deploy a company-wide zero trust model in less than six months, and what it learned along the way. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2021
Cyber Defense Matrix makes sense of chaotic security market
The Cyber Defense Matrix aims to help CISOs make strategic, informed security investments that weigh cyber risk mitigation in the context of business constraints and goals. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Biden signs executive order to modernize cyberdefenses
Following several high-profile attacks on the federal government, the new executive order seeks to eliminate outdated security practices and improve supply chain security. Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
Funding is key to strengthening national cybersecurity
In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, national cybersecurity experts make the case for additional funding during a Senate hearing. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2021
6 ways to spur cybersecurity board engagement
New research suggests corporate boards are paying closer attention to cybersecurity, but experts say progress is still modest and slow. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 May 2021
Cybersecurity contingency planning needs a face-lift
Following the unexpected craziness of 2020, companies need to sit down and revamp their cybersecurity contingency plan to ensure their business continuity. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Apr 2021
Cybersecurity key to protect brands in the digital landscape
The digital transformation disrupted the relationship between brand value and risk. Vishal Salvi explains how the right cybersecurity strategy protects both brands and customers. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Apr 2021
5 cybersecurity testing areas CISOs need to address
With increasing board interest in cybersecurity risk, CISOs need to explain the preventive steps they are taking to have the right cybersecurity testing in place to minimize risk. Continue Reading
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Quiz
14 Apr 2021
Sample CCISO exam questions on security project management
This excerpt of 'CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer All-In-One Exam Guide' explains security project management fundamentals and provides practice CCISO exam questions. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2021
CCISO exam guide authors discuss the changing CISO role
Learn more about EC-Council's Certified CISO exam and how the certification helps CISOs at any organization manage successful infosec programs and a changing threat landscape. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Apr 2021
Utilizing existing tech to achieve zero-trust security
A zero-trust security model can immediately be used to address current gaps and provide a secure foundation for managing risk going forward, from both internal and external threats. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
06 Apr 2021
6 ways to prevent insider threats every CISO should know
Too often, organizations focus exclusively on external risks to security. Infosec expert Nabil Hannan explains what CISOs can do to effectively assess and prevent insider threats. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2021
Cyber insurance company CNA discloses cyber attack
Though the nature of the cyber attack is unclear, CNA confirmed the attack caused a network disruption and affected systems such as corporate email and the company's website. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Mar 2021
3 ways CISOs can align cybersecurity to business goals
To work effectively with the C-suite, CISOs can take three steps to align business goals with cybersecurity needs to reduce risk, guest contributor Mike McGlynn advises. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2021
McAfee sells off enterprise business for $4 billion
Less than six months after its IPO, McAfee has agreed to sell its enterprise business to private equity firm Symphony Technology Group and refocus on consumer cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Feb 2021
6 ways to prevent cybersecurity burnout
Consider investing in training for new employees, offering mentoring and setting goals, automating where possible and more to help prevent cybersecurity burnout. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Feb 2021
Dispelling 4 of the top cloud security myths today
Booz Allen's Jimmy Pham and Brad Beaulieu dispel four major cloud security myths, exploring why staying in the cloud rather than returning to on premises may be the more secure option. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2021
How to achieve security observability in complex environments
Security observability is a novel approach to incident detection that goes beyond traditional monitoring. Read on to learn if this emerging strategy is right for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2021
SolarWinds fallout has enterprise CISOs on edge
As investigators uncover more about the massive SolarWinds hack, enterprise CISOs' concerns about digital supply chain security grow. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
12 Feb 2021
How SolarWinds attack will change CISOs' priorities
Following cybersecurity best practices used to be enough, but after the SolarWinds supply chain attack, CISOs now have to rethink all their security protocols. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Feb 2021
4 tips to help CISOs get more C-suite cybersecurity buy-in
CISOs can get more cybersecurity buy-in with cohesive storytelling, focusing on existential security threats, leading with CARE and connecting security plans to business objectives. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
4 tips for aligning security with business objectives
Today's most effective CISOs develop cybersecurity strategies that fit their organizations' risk appetites and support business growth. Learn how they do it. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2021
Use business email compromise training to mitigate risk
Effective BEC training can prevent scams designed to exploit the brain's automatic responses. It starts by teaching employees to slow down and make the unconscious conscious. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Jan 2021
2021 cybersecurity predictions: Oh, where cybersecurity may go
Jonathan Meyers sees 2021 bringing cybersecurity challenges to the forefront, like more cyberattacks on local governments, BYOD security issues and AI and ML overhype. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2021
5 cybersecurity vendors to watch in 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and economic setbacks, 2020 was another big year for investments in cybersecurity vendors. Here are five startups that stood out from the crowd. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2021
2021 IT priorities require security considerations
AI, IoT and 5G are among the top IT priorities for CIOs and CTOs in 2021. Is your team prepared to address each tech's security needs? Continue Reading
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Guest Post
08 Jan 2021
7 cybersecurity priorities CISOs should focus on for 2021
For 2021, Vishal Salvi argues that CISOs should tie cybersecurity to business agendas better, invest in cloud security, implement IT hygiene, modernize security architecture and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jan 2021
The human firewall's role in a cybersecurity strategy
The human firewall is a crucial element of a long-term, holistic security initiative. Explore how human firewalls can protect your enterprise against attacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2021
Juggle a multi-cloud security strategy with these 3 steps
Enterprise security best practices must account for changes in cloud landscapes. Learn how to overcome such challenges and bolster multi-cloud security with technology and policy. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Dec 2020
Editor's picks: Top cybersecurity articles of 2020
As the year no one could have predicted comes to a close, SearchSecurity takes a 30,000-foot view of the cybersecurity trends and challenges that defined the last 12 months. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Dec 2020
How to address the skills gap of security and IT personnel
In part two of Jonathan Meyers' look at the skills gap challenge companies face in cybersecurity, he offers recommendations to consider when ensuring your teams have the skills needed. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Dec 2020
Risk & Repeat: SolarWinds backdoor shakes infosec industry
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the latest developments around the devastating SolarWinds backdoor attacks, which impacted several U.S. government agencies. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Dec 2020
6 remote workforce cybersecurity strategies for 2021
Remote worker data security has quickly evolved into a top concern for IT security. Here are six strategies to ensure remote workforce cybersecurity in 2021. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Dec 2020
3 reasons why CISOs should collaborate more with CFOs
C-suite may not always understand ROI of security efforts, which is why Nabil Hannan suggests that CISOs work more closely with CFOs to learn how to best communicate security's value. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 Dec 2020
The challenge of addressing the IT and security skills gap
In the first of a two-part series, Jonathan Meyers examines the issues surrounding the security skills gap that companies must contend with due to limited budgets, training and more. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Nov 2020
Risk & Repeat: Christopher Krebs out as CISA director
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses President Trump's firing of CISA Director Christopher Krebs, which was a controversial move in the infosec community. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Oct 2020
Addressing the expanding threat attack surface from COVID-19
CISOs need to ensure they and their security teams are aware of the new threats created by many businesses expanding their attack surface with many employees still working remotely. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Oct 2020
The need for independent cybersecurity solutions testing
Rohit Dhamankar suggests implementing standardized testing of cybersecurity providers, like MSSPs and MDRs, to help companies better understand the services they're getting from each. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2020
McAfee launches IPO, raises $620 million
McAfee has returned to Wall Street, which comes months after the endpoint security vendor's previous CEO, Christopher Young, was replaced by Peter Leav in January. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
21 Oct 2020
Changing the culture of information sharing for cybersecurity
Dan Young explains why it's time for the cybersecurity industry to come together regarding information sharing and how insurance providers, regulators and others could assist. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2020
The Ghidra Book interview with co-author Kara Nance
Ghidra has had a huge impact on the reverse-engineering community. Kara Nance, co-author of The Ghidra Book, discusses this impact as the open source tool has evolved. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Oct 2020
Cybersecurity budget relies on planning and negotiation
Experts from Gartner and Forrester discuss how successful cybersecurity budgeting during these uncertain times requires planning, research and negotiation. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Oct 2020
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn about emerging risks
Tami Hudson examines why leaders should use October to educate themselves and their companies around the latest attacks bad actors are implementing and where to prioritize investment. Continue Reading
