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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.
Vishal Salvi • Oct. 28, 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.
Rohit Dhamankar • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Why SASE should be viewed as an evolution, not revolution
The hype around secure access service edge (SASE) is palpable. But by taking a step back, security leaders can align an emerging trend to their long-term goals.
Mike McGlynn • Oct. 23, 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.
Dan Young • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Combating disinformation campaigns ahead of 2020 election
As the 2020 election approaches, more focus needs to be on overcoming disinformation campaigns that manipulate voters as they vote early or head to the polls on Election Day.
Jason Yakencheck • Oct. 19, 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.
Tami Hudson • Oct. 9, 2020 -
Developing a cyber resilience plan for today’s threat landscape
A cyber resilience plan should complement a company's cybersecurity strategy so that the security culture and cyber hygiene is thought through in all IT and cybersecurity initiatives.
Vishal Salvi • Oct. 5, 2020 -
3 common election security vulnerabilities pros should know
Election security remains top of mind for many right now, with Nabil Hannan discussing vulnerabilities like remote breaches, new attack surfaces and poor current controls.
Nabil Hannan • Oct. 1, 2020 -
How to improve cybersecurity for the workforce of the future
Many organizations continue to have employees work from home, but they haven't always hardened their cybersecurity efforts alongside this move to better protect employees and data.
Vishal Salvi • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Cybersecurity testing essentials for mergers and acquisitions
Before moving forward with an M&A, conduct some cybersecurity testing to ensure your company knows how the acquired company protects data, employees and customers.
Mark Whitehead • Sept. 28, 2020 -
How to protect companies from business email compromise
Research shows that business email compromise attacks continue to proliferate as threat actors continue to see success. Here are a few ways to protect your company.
Justin Brecese • Sept. 15, 2020 -
Best practices for ethically teaching cybersecurity skills
Jonathan Meyers has recommendations that teachers and students can use to enhance their teaching and learning of cybersecurity skills to remain relevant in this fast-paced industry.
Jonathan Meyers • Sept. 9, 2020 -
How security champions can help, despite working remotely
By effectively using collaboration tools, security champions can still spread a company's security message even as most offices stay closed and employees work remotely.
Dan Cornell • Aug. 13, 2020 -
What cybersecurity teams can learn from COVID-19
Nabil Hannan examines key similarities between medical and computer viruses that cybersecurity teams can use to keep businesses protected effectively.
Nabil Hannan • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Importance of cybersecurity awareness never greater
Security awareness is more essential than ever, but in a world of increasingly sophisticated threats, making it a reality requires more than set-it-and-forget-it training.
Ben Cole • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Develop internal cybersecurity talent to build your dream team
Cybersecurity duties have changed, with cloud and coding being essential knowledge now. But CISOs can still build their dream cybersecurity team through internal talent development.
Johna Johnson • Aug. 3, 2020 -
The case for cybersecurity by design in application software
Security must be part of IT from the start and then continue through the entire product lifecycle -- design, build, release and maintenance. Consumers now demand it.
Michael Cobb • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Why nation-state cyberattacks must be top of mind for CISOs
Even though organizations face threats coming from many sources, one type of cyberattack should be top of mind for CISOs: those backed by nation-states. Here's why.
Johna Johnson • May 1, 2020 -
Plan now for the future of network security
How to battle well-funded, technologically sophisticated threats and ensure high-quality network performance? CISOs need a plan to meet network challenges now and in the future.
Ben Cole • May 1, 2020 -
Bot management drives ethical data use, curbs image scraping
Bot management tools can help enterprises combat bad bots, prevent web and image scraping, and ensure ethical data use -- all while maintaining a positive end-user experience.
Sandy Carielli • April 14, 2020 -
The future of facial recognition after the Clearview AI data breach
The company that controversially scrapes data from social media sites for law enforcement clients announced a data breach. What does it mean for the future of facial recognition?
Kjell Carlsson • March 12, 2020 -
RSA 2020 wrap-up: VMware Carbon Black integrations; MAM for BYOD; how to handle non-employees
RSA is always full of interesting things to learn about, so here are a few more vendors I sat down with.
Kyle Johnson • March 4, 2020 -
Idaptive adds new remote employee onboarding option & passwordless authentication to Next-Gen Access
Seeing more and more vendors jump on the passwordless train makes my heart swell!
Kyle Johnson • March 3, 2020 -
RSA 2020 day 1: Windows 10X & secured core PCs; Hysolate updates; LastPass passwordless login
Security-focused conferences are my time to shine--and geek out on the latest in security news.
Kyle Johnson • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Idaptive is taking machine learning for authentication and applying it to authorization
We’ve seen AI/ML/analytics used for figuring out if a user is who they say they are. Now, how about if they’re doing what they should?
Jack Madden • Feb. 10, 2020