Risk management
A successful risk management plan helps enterprises identify, plan for and mitigate potential risks. Learn about the components of risk management programs, including penetration tests, vulnerability and risk assessments, frameworks, security awareness training and more.
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Risk management News
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June 30, 2022
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Jun'22
SANS Institute: Human error remains the top security issue
The SANS Institute's annual report on security awareness found that human risk is still the biggest source of data breaches and security issues for enterprises.
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June 22, 2022
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Jun'22
Proofpoint: Social engineering attacks slipping past users
Executives, administrators and network defenders overlook the severity of many of the most effective social engineering tools, Proofpoint cautions.
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June 20, 2022
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Jun'22
Cleveland BSides takes heat for Chris Hadnagy appearance
The Cleveland BSides security conference is experiencing turmoil after booking a 'surprise' keynote speaker who was recently barred from DEF CON for misconduct.
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June 17, 2022
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Jun'22
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.
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How to conduct a cyber-resilience assessment
It's a good cyber hygiene practice to periodically review your organization's cybersecurity plans and procedures. Use this checklist to guide your cyber-resilience assessment. Continue Reading
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Creating a patch management policy: Step-by-step guide
A comprehensive IT patch management policy is insurance against network hardware and software prone to bugs and vulnerabilities that can disrupt critical business processes. Continue Reading
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How to conduct a cyber-war gaming exercise
A successful cyber-war game can help organizations find weaknesses in their system but only if the right participants are involved and an after-action review is completed. Continue Reading
Evaluate Risk management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Top 4 source code security best practices
Software supply chain attacks are on the rise. Follow these source code best practices to protect both in-house and third-party code. Continue Reading
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Why using ransomware negotiation services is worth a try
If stakeholders decide to pay ransomware demands, using a ransomware negotiation service could improve the situation's outcome and lower the payout. Continue Reading
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Do phishing simulations work? Sometimes
Phishing simulations are becoming increasingly popular to pinpoint which employees fall victim to scams, but their effectiveness and morality have been called into question. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Top 4 best practices to secure the SDLC
NIST's Secure Software Development Framework is a set of practices for mitigating software vulnerabilities. Learn about the top SDLC best practices included in this framework. Continue Reading
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How to address security risks in GPS-enabled devices
GPS-enabled devices not only pose personal risks but also pose risks to organizations. Learn about the security risks associated with tracking devices and how to address them. Continue Reading
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Implementing wireless security in the enterprise
Learn how to properly secure your enterprise wireless network while considering UX, zero trust and commonly overlooked architectural mistakes. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Risk management Issues
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A guide to MSP patch management best practices
As software patch management challenges mount, industry experts offer advice to MSPs on prioritizing system risk levels, selecting proper tools and testing patches internally. Continue Reading
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Prepare for deepfake phishing attacks in the enterprise
Deepfake phishing has already cost at least one company $243,000. Learn how cybersecurity leaders can train users to recognize this emerging attack vector. Continue Reading
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Case study: Why it's difficult to attribute nation-state attacks
If two attacks look similar, don't assume they're from the same attacker. It's difficult to attribute nation-state attacks, as evidenced by the notorious 2016 Odinaff malware. Continue Reading