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• How to write an information security policy, plus templates

  Faced with multiplying security threats and complex IT environments, companies need comprehensive policies that detail how they will protect their systems and respond to attacks.  Continue Reading

• SIEM benefits and features in the modern SOC

  Security information and event management has evolved significantly since it was first introduced 20 years ago. Today's SIEMs offer a wide range of capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 password hygiene tips and best practices

  Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data, making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe.  Continue Reading

• CSPM vs. DSPM: Complementary security posture tools

  CSPM delivers important information on cloud configuration status. DSPM details the security posture of data, whether it's in the cloud or an on-premises environment.  Continue Reading

• 7 top deception technology vendors for active defense

  Once reserved for the most mature organizations, cyber deception technology is picking up steam on the ground and in practice. Here are seven platforms for CISOs to consider.  Continue Reading

• How CISOs can get out of security debt and why it matters

  Like technical debt, security debt accumulates quickly, due to unpatched software, rushed security testing and poor visibility. When the bill comes due, it could mean a breach.  Continue Reading

• What CISOs should know about DeepSeek cybersecurity risks

  DeepSeek poses significant risks to U.S. enterprises -- even those that don't greenlight it for internal use. CISOs should take steps to reduce the threat.  Continue Reading

• Top 15 IT security frameworks and standards explained

  Several IT security frameworks and standards exist to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right ones for your organization.  Continue Reading

• 6 confidential computing use cases that secure data in use

  Confidential computing bridges a critical security gap by encrypting data in use. Learn about its enterprise use cases, from AI protection to data sovereignty.  Continue Reading

• 7 key types of application security testing

  Modern application development moves at unprecedented speed. Is your security testing keeping pace so that apps are secure when they reach production?  Continue Reading

• What to know about 5G security threats in the enterprise

  Learn about key 5G security threats facing enterprises, plus practical defense strategies for CISOs.  Continue Reading

• 7 API discovery best practices for complete visibility

  Secure your API landscape with these API discovery best practices spanning the entire SDLC. Find hidden endpoints, audit integrations and monitor continuously.  Continue Reading

• 8 best practices for securing RESTful APIs

  The REST architectural style helps applications communicate with each other. Be sure RESTful APIs have the protections necessary to keep attackers at bay.  Continue Reading

• Positive vs. negative security: Choosing an AppSec model

  Understand the benefits and challenges of positive and negative security models to determine how to best protect web apps in your organization.  Continue Reading

• CISO's guide to security vendor consolidation

  Organizations adopt a multitude of disparate security tools over time, which often results in tool overlap and added complexity for protecting systems and data.  Continue Reading

• Cyber Trust Mark certification and how IoT devices will qualify

  The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to validate IoT devices that meet a certain security threshold. Explore key NIST recommendations informing certification requirements.  Continue Reading

• What is Triple DES and why is it disallowed?

  Triple DES offered 112-bit security through its three-step encryption process, but NIST deprecated it in 2018 and disallowed its use after 2023.  Continue Reading

• How AI malware works and how to defend against it

  AI malware is evolving faster than traditional defenses. Learn how attackers weaponize AI and how organizations can implement effective countermeasures.  Continue Reading

• Red teams and AI: 5 ways to use LLMs for penetration testing

  Red teams can harness the power of LLMs for penetration testing. From session analysis to payload crafting, discover five ways AI transforms security testing.  Continue Reading

• Red vs. blue vs. purple team: What are the differences?

  Red teams attack, blue teams defend and purple teams facilitate collaboration. Together, they strengthen cybersecurity through simulated exercises and knowledge sharing.  Continue Reading

• Use an AI gateway to secure AI models and applications

  AI gateways provide critical security controls for enterprise AI applications, preventing data loss while managing access.  Continue Reading

• Shift left with these 11 DevSecOps best practices

  By starting small, automating selectively and making security the easiest path forward, organizations can improve DevOps security without sacrificing development speed.  Continue Reading

• How to write a data classification policy, with template

  Data classification policies help organizations categorize, secure and manage sensitive information while maintaining regulatory compliance and reducing breach risks.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent DoS attacks and what to do if they happen

  The worst DoS attacks are like digital tsunamis that put critical business operations at risk. Learn how they work, ways to stop them and how systems can withstand the flood.  Continue Reading

• Prevent and manage cloud shadow AI with policies and tools

  Unmanaged cloud-based AI tool use can result in data loss and reputational harm, among other risks. The time to stop and prevent cloud-based shadow AI use is now.  Continue Reading

• How to recover from a ransomware attack: A complete guide

  With a ransomware recovery plan, organizations can act quickly to prevent data loss without descending into chaos. Learn the crucial steps to incorporate into your plan.  Continue Reading

• How to remove ransomware, step by step

  Prevention is the best weapon against a ransomware infection. But in the event of compromise, consider these responses to contain and remove ransomware.  Continue Reading

• How liveness detection catches deepfakes and spoofing attacks

  Biometric liveness detection can stop fake users in their tracks. Learn how the technology works to distinguish real humans from deepfakes and other spoofing attacks.  Continue Reading

• How to discover and manage shadow APIs

  Connecting applications, especially if external-facing, with unapproved APIs is a recipe for disaster. Detecting and managing shadow APIs is vital to keeping the company secure.  Continue Reading

• How to implement security control rationalization

  Security control rationalization helps CISOs reduce cybersecurity tool sprawl, cut spending and improve efficiency -- all without compromising protection.  Continue Reading

• Top DevSecOps certifications and trainings for 2025

  DevOps Institute, Practical DevSecOps, EXIN and EC-Council are among the organizations that offer DevSecOps certifications and trainings for cybersecurity professionals.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity team to maximize business impact

  How CISOs design and build their security teams is as important as the technology they select to safeguard their organizations' digital assets.  Continue Reading

• How to calculate cybersecurity ROI for CEOs and boards

  Calculating and communicating cybersecurity ROI can help persuade top management to invest. Here's how to use meaningful, concrete metrics that resonate with business leaders.  Continue Reading

• AI in risk management: Top benefits and challenges explained

  AI can improve the speed and effectiveness of risk management efforts. Here are the potential benefits, use cases and challenges your organization needs to know about.  Continue Reading

• What is cybersecurity mesh? Key applications and benefits

  Is it time to consider a different approach to security architecture? Cybersecurity mesh might be an effective way to address complex, distributed environments.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity culture across your business

  As a company's cyber-risks evolve, so must its culture. Follow these tips to create a strong cybersecurity culture that helps protect your organization from cyberthreats.  Continue Reading

• CISO's guide to creating a cybersecurity board report

  An effective cybersecurity board report influences executive decision-making at the highest levels. Learn how to write a report that resonates with corporate directors.  Continue Reading

• What CISOs need to know about AI governance frameworks

  AI offers business benefits but poses legal, ethical and reputational risks. Governance programs manage these risks while ensuring responsible use and regulatory compliance.  Continue Reading

• Security log management tips and best practices

  Learn how to conduct security log management that provides visibility into IT infrastructure activities and traffic, improves troubleshooting and prevents service disruptions.  Continue Reading

• Incident response tabletop exercises: Guide and template

  Have an incident response plan but aren't running incident response tabletop exercises? These simulations are key to knowing if your plan will work during an actual security event.  Continue Reading

• How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps

  When assessing cybersecurity risk, be sure to consider the scope of the project, your organization's specific assets and leadership's tolerance for risk.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity strategy and plan in 4 steps

  A cybersecurity strategy isn't meant to be perfect, but this high-level plan must be proactive, effective, actively supported and evolving. Here are four key steps to get there.  Continue Reading

• How to implement a risk-based security strategy: 5 steps

  Making the move from compliance-based to risk-based security helps organizations prioritize threats using systematic assessment and strategic planning.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity career path: A strategic guide for professionals

  There's no single path for everyone, but knowing what employers look for and following these best practices can help you move up the cybersecurity career ladder.  Continue Reading

• How CISOs can manage and reduce compliance fatigue

  Compliance fatigue can undermine security when poorly managed. CISOs can combat it by starting conversations, automating processes and using compliance to drive security initiatives.  Continue Reading

• What is attack surface management? Guide for organizations

  Attack surface management can help CISOs and other cybersecurity managers address the growth in the number of potential entry points threat actors might exploit.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity best practices for organizations in 2025

  To improve your organization's cybersecurity program, follow these best practices to safeguard your infrastructure and ensure a quick recovery after a breach.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity outsourcing: Strategies, benefits and risks

  For companies battling data breaches and cyberattacks, MSSPs can offer lower costs, better reliability, broader experience and more -- if organizations define their needs well.  Continue Reading

• 12 DevSecOps tools to secure each step of the SDLC

  DevSecOps tools integrate security throughout development. These 12 options enhance workflows from coding to deployment without slowing teams down.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity in M&A due diligence: Best practices for executives

  Companies wouldn't think of merging with another organization without performing financial or business due diligence. The same is true of cybersecurity.  Continue Reading

• The CISO evolution: From security gatekeeper to strategic leader

  Amid accelerating digital transformation and growing regulatory pressure, leading CISOs have emerged from behind the scenes and taken the stage as influential business leaders.  Continue Reading

• SBOM formats explained: Guide for enterprises

  SBOMs inventory software components to help enhance security by tracking vulnerabilities. Teams have three standard SBOM formats to choose from: CycloneDX, SPDX and SWID tags.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity RFP

  Crafting a cybersecurity RFP requires clear goals, precise questions and vendor vetting. Follow these guidelines to streamline the process and meet your company's security needs.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity budget justification: A guide for CISOs

  The best way to get a security budget request denied? Present it like a jargon-filled shopping list. Instead, make the case by tying security spending to business outcomes.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity skills gap: Why it exists and how to address it

  The cybersecurity skills shortage is putting enterprises at risk. Worse, it shows no sign of abating. Here is why it's happening and what employers can do to mitigate the problem.  Continue Reading

• Cyber insurance trends 2025: What executives need to know

  Cyber insurance is essential for protecting an organization from the financial impact of a cyberattack and is a critical part of a risk management strategy.  Continue Reading

• 10 key cybersecurity metrics and KPIs your board wants tracked

  Security leaders need cybersecurity metrics to track their programs and inform decision-makers. These 10 metrics and KPIs provide a good foundation for tracking essential activity.  Continue Reading

• 12 smart contract vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them

  Smart contracts execute tasks automatically when specific events occur, and they often handle large data and resource flows. This makes them particularly attractive to attackers.  Continue Reading

• Ransomware threat actors today and how to thwart them

  Top experts convened on BrightTALK's 'CISO Insights' to discuss 'Ransomware 3.0' -- the current threat and what organizations, large and small, must do to thwart these bad actors.  Continue Reading

• 10 remote work cybersecurity risks and how to prevent them

  Larger attack surfaces, limited oversight of data use, AI-driven attacks and vulnerable enterprise technologies are among the security risks faced in remote work environments.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity governance: A guide for businesses to follow

  Cybersecurity governance is now critical, with NIST CSF 2.0 recently adding it as a dedicated function. Learn why governance is core to an effective cyber strategy.  Continue Reading

• Multifactor authentication: 5 examples and strategic use cases

  Before implementing MFA, conduct a careful study to determine which security factors offer the strongest protection. Passwords and PINs aren't cutting it any longer.  Continue Reading

• SentinelOne vs. CrowdStrike: EPP tools for the enterprise

  Compare SentinelOne and CrowdStrike endpoint protection platforms, which both offer strong endpoint security with GenAI, but differ in pricing tiers and specialized strengths.  Continue Reading

• What is a cyberattack? 16 common types and how to prevent them

  To stop cybercrime, companies must understand how they're being attacked. Here are the most damaging types of cyberattacks, how to prevent them and their effect on daily business.  Continue Reading

• How to choose a cybersecurity vendor: 12 key criteria

  Choosing a cybersecurity vendor entails a two-phase approach: shortlisting vendors using clear requirements, then conducting thorough evaluations based on key criteria. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• CISO's guide to implementing a cybersecurity maturity model

  CISOs must both meet today's challenges and anticipate tomorrow's -- no easy feat. Cybersecurity maturity models help strategically navigate evolving threats, regulations and tech.  Continue Reading

• Shadow AI: How CISOs can regain control in 2025 and beyond

  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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 5 essential programming languages for cybersecurity pros

  Coding is an important skill across almost every technology discipline, and cybersecurity is no exception. Learn about the top programming languages for security professionals.  Continue Reading

• What is cyber risk quantification (CRQ)? How to get it right

  Cyber risk quantification translates security threats into financial terms, so executives can prioritize risks, justify investments and allocate resources to protect the business.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• What a smart contract audit is, and how to conduct one

  Smart contracts ensure the integrity of transactions, such as those that initiate key services. A smart contract audit is one way to ensure the programs work as designed.  Continue Reading

• How to craft an effective AI security policy for enterprises

  Enterprises unable to manage AI risks face data breaches, algorithmic bias and adversarial attacks, among other risks. Learn how to implement a comprehensive AI security policy.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Enumeration attacks: What they are and how to prevent them

  User and network enumeration attacks help adversaries plan strong attack campaigns. Prevent them with MFA, rate limiting, CAPTCHA, secure code and more.  Continue Reading

• 12 common types of malware attacks and how to prevent them

  More than one billion active malware programs exist worldwide. Is your organization prepared to prevent these 12 types of malware attacks?  Continue Reading

• Account lockout policy: Setup and best practices explained

  Organizations must carefully balance security and UX when implementing account lockout policies.  Continue Reading

• The DOGE effect on cybersecurity: Efficiency vs. risk

  The DOGE effect on security is a complex issue. Pursuit of efficiency might be a legitimate goal, but experts caution it can conflict with cybersecurity defenses.  Continue Reading

• Security risks of AI-generated code and how to manage them

  Application security teams are understandably worried about how developers use GenAI and LLMs to create code. But it's not all doom and gloom; GenAI can help secure code, too.  Continue Reading

• How to choose a cloud key management service

  Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle and cloud-agnostic vendors offer cloud key management services. Read up on what each offers and how to choose the right KMS for your company.  Continue Reading

• How to create a remote access policy, with template

  Remote work, while beneficial, presents numerous security risks. Help keep your organization's systems safe with a remote access policy.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for board-level cybersecurity oversight

  Corporate boards must play an increasingly active role in overseeing cybersecurity strategies. Here's what they need to know, from SEC disclosure requirements to best practices.  Continue Reading

• AI model theft: Risk and mitigation in the digital era

  Enterprises are spending big bucks on developing and training proprietary AI models. But cybercriminals are also eyeing this valuable intellectual property.  Continue Reading

• 10 leading open source application security testing tools

  Security testing enables companies to discover and remediate vulnerabilities and weaknesses in apps before malicious actors find them.  Continue Reading

• 15 of the biggest ransomware attacks in history

  From attacks on private organizations and manufacturers to healthcare organizations and even entire countries, ransomware has done extensive damage in recent years.  Continue Reading

• How payment tokenization works and why it's important

  Payment tokenization benefits merchants and customers alike. It not only helps protect financial transaction data, but also improves UX.  Continue Reading

• 7 stages of the ransomware lifecycle

  It can be nearly impossible to predict if or how a ransomware group will target an organization, but there are knowable stages of a ransomware attack.  Continue Reading

• DLP vs. DSPM: What's the difference?

  Data loss prevention and data security posture management tools give organizations powerful features to protect data in the cloud and on-premises.  Continue Reading

• How to create a CBOM for quantum readiness

  Quantum is on the horizon -- is your organization ready to migrate to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms? Make a CBOM to understand where risky encryption algorithms are used.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 ransomware attack vectors and how to avoid them

  Protecting your organization against ransomware attack entryways could mean the difference between staying safe or falling victim to a devastating breach.  Continue Reading

• Tips to find cyber insurance coverage in 2025

  Most businesses have a form of cyber insurance, either through cyber liability and data breach endorsements in traditional business policies or through standalone cyber policies.  Continue Reading

• How to effectively respond to a ransomware attack

  Does your organization know what to do if its systems are suddenly struck by a ransomware attack? To be ready, prepare your ransomware response well ahead of time.  Continue Reading

• How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks

  OT systems face threats from attackers targeting their remote access capabilities. Segmenting networks is one important step. Learn other ways to safeguard your OT systems.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct ransomware awareness training for employees

  As your organization's first line of defense, hold regular employee training on how to prevent, detect and respond to ransomware attacks.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent and protect against ransomware

  Organizations sometimes learn difficult lessons about gaps in their cybersecurity defenses. Here's what to know about ransomware preparation, detection, response and recovery.  Continue Reading

• Ransomware payments: Considerations before paying

  To pay or not to pay -- that's the question after a ransomware attack. Law enforcement recommends against it, but that doesn't stop some companies from paying up.  Continue Reading

• IPsec vs. SSL VPNs: What are the differences?

  New technologies get all the headlines, but VPNs aren't going away anytime soon. Speed and security are among the factors to consider when determining what type of VPN to use.  Continue Reading

• IAM compliance: Know the system controls at your disposal

  IAM is critical to an organization's data security posture, and its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent a data breach: 11 best practices and tactics

  When it comes to data breach prevention, the stakes are high. While it's impossible to eliminate the risk, organizations can minimize it by following these best practices.  Continue Reading

• How to create a strong passphrase, with examples

  Passphrases have emerged as an effective way to protect networks from brute-force attacks. But users still need to know how to create a passphrase that's effective.  Continue Reading