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• Smart contract benefits and best practices for security

  While smart contracts promise enormous benefits in the enterprise, they also present opportunities for cybercriminals. Explore best practices to keep them secure.  Continue Reading

• 9 smart contract vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them

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

• How to conduct a smart contract audit and why it's needed

  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

• Top breach and attack simulation use cases

  While pen tests offer a point-in-time report on the security of an organization's security defenses, breach and attack simulations offer regular or even constant status checks.  Continue Reading

• How to build a better vulnerability management program

  With a vulnerability management program in place, your organization is better equipped to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in people, processes and technologies.  Continue Reading

• Incident response: How to implement a communication plan

  Communication is critical to an effective incident response plan. Here are five best practices for communication planning and a free, editable template to get started.  Continue Reading

• 5 SBOM tools to start securing the software supply chain

  Organizations can use these SBOM tools to help secure their software supply chain by understanding the components of their deployed software and applications.  Continue Reading

• How to reduce risk with cloud attack surface management

  Attack surfaces continue to expand, fueled in part by the cloud. Attack surface management is a key way to identify vulnerable assets and reduce the risk to a corporate network.  Continue Reading

• How to create an SBOM, with example and template

  SBOMs help organizations inventory every component in their software. This free template, which includes an SBOM example, can help you secure your own software supply chain.  Continue Reading

• How to prepare for a cybersecurity audit

  Organizations should conduct regular cybersecurity audits to determine if their networks and other assets are properly protected, as well as if they meet compliance mandates.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI in SecOps and how to prepare

  Generative AI assistants could be game changers in the SOC -- but not if SecOps teams haven't prepared for them. Here's how to get ready.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 data loss prevention tools for 2023

  Data loss prevention software is a necessity for most companies. Our guide gives you a quick overview of seven top DLP providers and tells you what works -- and what doesn't.  Continue Reading

• Top 7 enterprise cybersecurity challenges in 2023

  Security teams faced unprecedented challenges in 2022. The year ahead appears no less daunting. Here are the cybersecurity trends and safeguards to take into account in 2023.  Continue Reading

• How to build a cybersecurity deception program

  In 'The Art of War,' Sun Tzu declared, 'All warfare is based on deception.' Learn how to apply this principle in the enterprise by building a cybersecurity deception program.  Continue Reading

• How to use a CASB to manage shadow IT

  Shadow IT can cost organizations time, money and security. One way to combat unauthorized use of applications is to deploy a CASB.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent deepfakes in the era of generative AI

  Businesses must be ever vigilant in detecting the increasingly sophisticated nuances of deepfakes by applying security techniques that range from the simple to the complex.  Continue Reading

• How to fix the top 5 API vulnerabilities

  APIs are more ubiquitous than ever, but many are still subject to well-known and often easily preventable vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• Centralized vs. decentralized identity management explained

  With decentralized identity, organizations can worry less about data security and privacy, while users get more control over their information. But it's not without challenges.  Continue Reading

• 5 ChatGPT security risks in the enterprise

  Whether in the hands of cybercriminals or oblivious end users, ChatGPT introduces new security risks.  Continue Reading

• Vulnerability management vs. risk management, compared

  Vulnerability management seeks out security weaknesses in an organization, while risk management involves looking holistically at how the company is running.  Continue Reading

• Compare breach and attack simulation vs. penetration testing

  A deep dive into breach and attack simulation vs. penetration testing shows both tools prevent perimeter and data breaches. Find out how they complement each other.  Continue Reading

• How to mitigate low-code/no-code security challenges

  Don't adopt low-code/no-code application development approaches without considering these best practices to mitigate and prevent their inherent security risks.  Continue Reading

• 4 ChatGPT cybersecurity benefits for the enterprise

  As OpenAI technology matures, ChatGPT could help close cybersecurity's talent gap and alleviate its rampant burnout problem. Learn about these and other potential benefits.  Continue Reading

• 4 cloud API security best practices

  APIs make up the majority of web traffic now, but they aren't always kept as secure as needed. Consider implementing these four cloud API security best practices.  Continue Reading

• 8 cloud detection and response use cases

  Unsure whether cloud detection and response could be useful for your organization? These eight use cases could make CDR indispensable.  Continue Reading

• Is cybersecurity recession-proof?

  No field is totally immune to economic downturns, but flexible, practical and prepared cybersecurity professionals should be able to weather any upcoming storms.  Continue Reading

• How to create an incident response playbook

  Working from an incident response playbook can speed organizations' responses to cyber attacks. Find out how to build repeatable playbooks to use for different types of incidents.  Continue Reading

• 13 incident response best practices for your organization

  An incident response program ensures security events are addressed quickly and effectively as soon as they occur. These best practices can help get your organization on track fast.  Continue Reading

• Building an incident response framework for your enterprise

  Understanding incident response framework standards and how to build the best framework for your organization is essential to prevent threats and mitigate cyber incidents.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 SOAR use cases to implement in enterprise SOCs

  Automating basic SOC workflows with SOAR can improve an organization's security posture. Explore six SOAR use cases to streamline SOC processes and augment human analysts.  Continue Reading

• Cloud incident response: Frameworks and best practices

  Cloud incident response, like it sounds, involves responding to incidents in the cloud. But there are nuances to be aware of and unique best practices to follow.  Continue Reading

• Incident management vs. incident response explained

  While even many seasoned cybersecurity leaders use the terms 'incident management' and 'incident response' interchangeably, they aren't technically synonymous.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct incident response tabletop exercises

  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

• Web 3.0 security risks: What you need to know

  Elements of the third version of the web are coming to fruition. But Web 3.0 also comes with new cybersecurity, financial and privacy threats besides the familiar risks of Web 2.0.  Continue Reading

• Incident response automation: What it is and how it works

  Many of today's security operations teams are understaffed and overwhelmed. Learn how incident response automation can help them work smarter, instead of harder.  Continue Reading

• CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What's the difference?

  What's in a name? Parse the true differences between a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC, before you decide what's best for your organization.  Continue Reading

• What reverse shell attacks are and how to prevent them

  Attackers use reverse shells to covertly attack an organization's environment. Discover what a reverse shell is and how to mitigate such attacks.  Continue Reading

• What cybersecurity consolidation means for enterprises

  Experts predict cybersecurity consolidation will increase in the months and years ahead. Security leaders should consider what that means for their purchasing strategies.  Continue Reading

• 5 ethical hacker certifications to consider

  From Offensive Security Certified Professional to GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester, learn about the certifications worth earning to begin your ethical hacker career.  Continue Reading

• How cyber deception technology strengthens enterprise security

  They say the best defense is a good offense. Cyber deception puts that philosophy into practice in the enterprise, using a combination of technology and social engineering.  Continue Reading

• 8 cybersecurity roles to consider

  Cybersecurity is an exciting and increasingly important field with a wealth of career opportunities. Explore eight cybersecurity roles and the skills, talent and experience required.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips to find cyber insurance coverage in 2023

  The cyber insurance industry is settling down but isn't without challenges. Read up on cyber insurance in 2023 and how to get the most from your organization's coverage this year.  Continue Reading

• How to select a security analytics platform, plus vendor options

  Security analytics platforms aren't traditional SIEM systems, but rather separate platforms or a SIEM add-on. Learn more about these powerful and important tools.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 ICS cybersecurity threats and challenges

  Industrial control systems are subject to both unique and common cybersecurity threats and challenges. Learn about the top ones here and how to mitigate them.  Continue Reading

• State of data privacy laws in 2023

  Concern about how personal data is processed and stored is leading to the passage of new regulations that govern how companies handle consumer data.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2023

  Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Follow these steps to get the job done by both.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent and detect lateral movement attacks

  Reduce the success of lateral movement attacks by performing these eight key cybersecurity activities at strategic, operational and proactive levels.  Continue Reading

• What is Triple DES and why is it being disallowed?

  Triple DES no longer provides the encryption strength it once did. Prepare now to transition away from its use to a more security alternative.  Continue Reading

• 10 cybersecurity certifications to boost your career in 2023

  A consensus of industry professionals rank these 10 security certifications as the most coveted by employers and security pros -- plus links to 10 vendor security certifications.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent and mitigate process injection

  Process injection is a defense evasion technique that helps attackers hide from enterprise security systems. Learn how it works and how to mitigate it.  Continue Reading

• 10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success in 2023

  Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand.  Continue Reading

• What enumeration attacks are and how to prevent them

  Web applications may be vulnerable to user enumeration attacks. Learn how these brute-forcing attacks work and how to prevent them.  Continue Reading

• The 14 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2023

  Certifications can help security pros prove their baseline knowledge of infosec topics. Consider adding these top cloud security certifications to your arsenal.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 online cybersecurity courses for 2023

  Our panel of experts picked the best free and paid online cybersecurity courses for working professionals looking to advance their careers and for newbies breaking into the field.  Continue Reading

• Low-code/no-code security risks climb as tools gain traction

  Organizations are looking for ways to reduce their application development costs, but automated coding can usher in some unpleasant surprises if you're unprepared.  Continue Reading

• Top 15 email security best practices for 2023

  Attackers exploit email every day to break into corporate networks, but the risk can be reduced by adhering to these 15 email security best practices.  Continue Reading

• What are the differences between su and sudo commands?

  Linux administrators have choices when deciding how to delegate privileges. Learn about the options they can take while ensuring their operations remain secure.  Continue Reading

• As a new CISO, the first 100 days on the job are critical

  As a chief information security officer, you won't get a second chance to make a first impression. Learn how a CISO's first 100 days lay the foundation for a successful tenure.  Continue Reading

• How to implement least privilege access in the cloud

  More organizations are moving their resources to the cloud but are not paying attention to how cloud access privileges are allocated. Learn how to limit access in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 key ethical hacker skills

  Ethical hacking can be a rewarding career, but it requires tenacity, curiosity and creativity, among other traits. Oh, and you better be a good writer, too.  Continue Reading

• Top metaverse cybersecurity challenges: How to address them

  As the metaverse takes shape, companies must consider a slew of new cybersecurity challenges and how to deal with them.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 vulnerability scanning tools for security teams

  Use these five vulnerability scanning tools to find weaknesses and potential exploits in web applications, IT and cloud infrastructure, IoT devices and more.  Continue Reading

• Industrial control system security needs ICS threat intelligence

  Threat actors and nation-states constantly try to find ways to attack all-important industrial control systems. Organizations need specialized ICS threat intelligence to fight back.  Continue Reading

• Top Kali Linux tools and how to use them

  Learning to use Kali Linux is a journey, the first step of which is discovering which of the hundreds of cybersecurity tools included are most relevant to the task at hand.  Continue Reading

• Reality check: CISO compensation packages run the gamut

  A capable security executive is invaluable -- a fact organizations increasingly recognize. CISOs' salaries are generally trending up, but the range in compensation is wide.  Continue Reading

• How Wireshark OUI lookup boosts network security

  Learn why using Wireshark OUI lookup for tracking devices by their network interface's organizationally unique identifier is such an important tool for security pros.  Continue Reading

• 5 essential programming languages for cybersecurity pros

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

• Common lateral movement techniques and how to prevent them

  Lateral movement techniques enable attackers to dig deeper into compromised environments. Discover what lateral movement attacks are and four attack techniques.  Continue Reading

• How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps

  This five-step framework for performing a cybersecurity risk assessment will help your organization prevent and reduce costly security incidents and avoid compliance issues.  Continue Reading

• Types of vulnerability scanning and when to use each

  Vulnerability scanning gives companies a key weapon when looking for security weaknesses. Discovery, assessment and threat prioritization are just a few of its benefits.  Continue Reading

• Ideal CISO reporting structure is to high-level business leaders

  CISOs usually report to a high-level executive, but reporting to a top-level business executive like the CEO rather than a technology executive protects the business best.  Continue Reading

• Types of cloud malware and how to defend against them

  Cloud malware isn't going away anytime soon, but organizations have a growing number of tools at their disposal to combat the threat.  Continue Reading

• Why it's time to expire mandatory password expiration policies

  Password expiration policies that force users to regularly reset passwords are counterproductive. It's time to align those policies with proven approaches to password security.  Continue Reading

• Top security-by-design frameworks

  Following a security-by-design framework, or designing one specific to your company, is key to implanting security into every step of the software development lifecycle.  Continue Reading

• 6 ways to prevent privilege escalation attacks

  Privileges dictate the access a user or device gets on a network. Hackers who access these privileges can create tremendous damage. But there are ways to keep your networks safe.  Continue Reading

• The top 5 ethical hacker tools to learn

  Ethical hackers have a wealth of tools at their disposal that search for vulnerabilities in systems. Learn about five such tools that should be part of any hacker's tool set.  Continue Reading

• How to manage and reduce secret sprawl

  Secret sprawl plagues companies, making them vulnerable to data breaches. Discover what causes secret sprawl and how to better protect secrets.  Continue Reading

• Compare vulnerability assessment vs. vulnerability management

  Vulnerability assessments and vulnerability management are different but similar-sounding security terms. Discover their similarities and differences.  Continue Reading

• An overview of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model

  A zero-trust framework blocks all attempts to access internal infrastructure without authentication. The CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model is a roadmap to get there.  Continue Reading

• Top 6 challenges of a zero-trust security model

  Zero trust has a number of challenges, but because the model is highly beneficial, it's important for organizations to learn how to overcome them.  Continue Reading

• How to conduct a cybersecurity audit based on zero trust

  This checklist offers guidance on how to prepare for a zero-trust cybersecurity audit and helps document how well cybersecurity controls are performing based on CISA's ZTMM.  Continue Reading

• Perimeter security vs. zero trust: It's time to make the move

  Perimeter security requires a border to protect enterprise data. With more and more users working outside that border, zero trust promises a better security option for the future.  Continue Reading

• Top zero-trust use cases in the enterprise

  Still hesitating to adopt zero trust? Learn about the main zero-trust use cases, as well as its benefits, myths and trends that are beginning to emerge.  Continue Reading

• The 5 principles of zero-trust security

  Zero trust is a journey, not a destination. Ensure your corporate network is safe from internal and external threats by implementing these five principles of zero-trust security.  Continue Reading

• Why zero trust requires microsegmentation

  Microsegmentation is a key security technique that enables organizations to achieve a zero-trust model and helps ensure the security of workloads regardless of where they are located.  Continue Reading

• How to get into cybersecurity with no experience

  Cybersecurity needs new talent now more than ever, but landing that first job without a computer science degree can still be difficult. Here are five tips for getting in the door.  Continue Reading

• 10 PCI DSS best practices to weigh as new standard rolls out

  PCI's Security Standards Council revamped the requirements governing how organizations store payment card information. Companies need to act fast to ensure they are in compliance.  Continue Reading

• Does AI-powered malware exist in the wild? Not yet

  AI sending out malware attacks may invoke images of movielike, futuristic technology, but it may not be too far from reality. Read up on the future of AI-powered malware.  Continue Reading

• 10 security-by-design principles to include in the SDLC

  Security is rarely a priority in the SDLC, but it should be. Adhere to these security-by-design principles for secure software and learn the importance of threat modeling.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity career path: 5-step guide to success

  Taking the lead from ISSA's framework, here's a guide to how you can map out a long and profitable career in cybersecurity.  Continue Reading

• How to develop a cybersecurity strategy: Step-by-step guide

  A cybersecurity strategy isn't meant to be perfect, but it must be proactive, effective, actively supported and evolving. Here are the four steps required to get there.  Continue Reading

• Discover the benefits and challenges of bug bounty programs

  Bug bounty programs have a number of benefits and challenges. Before adopting such a program at your organization, read up on the pros and cons to decide if it would be a good fit.  Continue Reading

• Use shadow IT discovery to find unauthorized devices and apps

  Shadow IT may be convenient for users, but it isn't for IT -- especially where security is concerned. Shadow IT discovery finds unmanaged devices and apps.  Continue Reading

• How to connect cyber-risk and climate risk strategies

  Every business faces two global systemic risks: cybersecurity and climate change. Learn how to integrate these two areas of risk management for greater business resilience.  Continue Reading

• Cloud detection and response: CDR vs. EDR vs. NDR vs. XDR

  Cloud detection and response is the latest detection and response abbreviation. Explore how it differs from endpoint, network and extended detection and response.  Continue Reading

• How to become a CISO

  The chief information security officer role is growing in profile and importance. Explore six actionable tips for aspiring CISOs as they work toward cybersecurity's top job.  Continue Reading

• 7 CISO succession planning best practices

  Nothing is certain except death, taxes and CISO turnover. Learn how to prepare for the inevitable and future-proof your security program with a succession plan.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices

  Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here.  Continue Reading

• Remote work cybersecurity: 12 risks and how to prevent them

  Expanding attack surfaces, increasing vulnerabilities and overstressed staffs are among a litany of security risks whose ultimate cure requires more than an ounce of prevention.  Continue Reading

• How SPF records prevent email spoofing, phishing and spam

  Forged email has long been used by hackers to break into protected systems. Learn how the Sender Policy Framework protocol helps stop spoofing, phishing and other malicious mail.  Continue Reading