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Shadow AI: How CISOs can regain control in 2026
Shadow AI threatens enterprises as employees increasingly use unauthorized AI tools. Discover the risks, governance strategies, and outlook for managing AI in today's workplace.
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How to create an SBOM: Example and free template
SBOMs provide an inventory of every component in an organization's software supply chain. Use this free downloadable SBOM template to create one for your organization.
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Hydra password-cracking tool: How to download and use it for good
Ethical hackers, need help brute forcing passwords? Learn how to download and use the open source Hydra password-cracking tool with this step-by-step tutorial and companion video.
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Change is in the wind for SecOps: Are you ready?
Attackers have historically had time on their side, outpacing defenders who have struggled to keep up. Agentic AI appears poised to change the game.
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Zscaler delivers network, data security tools at Zenith Live
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How AI threat detection is transforming enterprise cybersecurity
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Should cybersecurity be part of your digital transformation strategy?
Digital transformation offers companies some tantalizing possibilities. But new technologies usher in new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity needs to play a key role.
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CISO's guide to building a strong cyber-resilience strategy
Cyber-resilience strategies that integrate BCDR, incident response and cybersecurity enable CISOs to build frameworks that help their organizations effectively handle cyberattacks.
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Hydra password-cracking tool: How to download and use it for good
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What is HMAC (Hash-Based Message Authentication Code)?
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