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Carbon Black acquisition bolsters VMware’s security play

VMware announced an agreement to acquire endpoint security vendor Carbon Black in an effort to boost its cloud security offerings; the all-cash deal is valued at $2.1 billion.

By Michael Heller • Aug. 23, 2019

Securing IoT involves developers, manufacturers and end users alike

Who's to blame for the IoT security problem: manufacturers creating devices, end user deploying them or governments not creating legislation enforcing security measures?

By Kevin McDonald • Aug. 23, 2019

CISO challenges include building credibility within the business

No matter what comes at them in terms of cybersecurity issues, the main CISO challenge comes down to building credibility as a trustworthy person.

By Kevin Beaver • Aug. 20, 2019

How to identify and evaluate cybersecurity frameworks

Not all frameworks for cybersecurity are equal. ESG's Jon Oltsik explains what attributes make a cybersecurity framework and how to go about choosing and using one.

By Peter Loshin • Aug. 16, 2019

Why cyber insurance policies are so ‘ridiculously cheap’

The cyber insurance market is growing rapidly and policies are incredibly inexpensive -- but experts at Black Hat 2019 had concerns about those low prices.

By Rob Wright • Aug. 12, 2019

Cybersecurity automation won’t fix the skills gap alone

Joan Pepin, CISO and vice president of operations at Auth0, says cybersecurity automation makes her job possible, but it can't replace the human talent her industry badly needs.

By Katie Donegan • Aug. 12, 2019

Black Hat 2019 brings out new security, protection offerings

The 22nd Black Hat conference in Las Vegas brought together a slew of vendors in network and data security with a variety of security offerings to pitch.

By Sabrina Polin • Aug. 12, 2019

Broadcom-Symantec deal troubles cybersecurity experts

Broadcom laid down a $10.7 billion bet in buying Symantec's enterprise security software. While some are optimistic, security experts predict another Intel-McAfee deal.

By Ed Scannell • Aug. 9, 2019

CEO on collaboration tool security, insider threats, skills gap

Michael Coates, CEO and co-founder of cloud collaboration security platform Altitude Networks, speaks to industry trends and his transition from CISO to CEO.

By Katie Donegan • Aug. 8, 2019

Black Hat 2019 keynote: Software teams must own security

In the keynote for Black Hat 2019, Square's Dino Dai Zovi emphasizes security as a collaborative effort by all software teams that relies on communication, automation and feedback.

By Michael Heller • Aug. 7, 2019

BlackBerry Intelligent Security enables flexible security policy

BlackBerry launched a new unified endpoint management platform, BlackBerry Intelligent Security, which changes security policies by calculating user risk.

By Ha Ta • Aug. 5, 2019

Lack of cybersecurity skills fuels workforce shortage

Cybersecurity researcher Bob Duhainy discusses the cybersecurity skills shortage and provides suggestions about how companies can close the gap to avoid future risk.

By Katie Donegan • Aug. 2, 2019

For board of directors, cybersecurity literacy is essential

For boards of directors to meet their business goals, CISOs need a seat at the table. Through her initiative BoardSuited, Joyce Brocaglia aims to pave the way.

By Kate Gerwig • Aug. 1, 2019

Fitting cybersecurity frameworks into your security strategy

Whatever an organization's culture, effective use of a security framework requires understanding business goals and program metrics, and demands leadership communication.

By Joseph Granneman • Aug. 1, 2019

Tackling IT security awareness training with a county CISO

A Michigan county CISO says government workers are under siege by cybercriminals. In this case study, he shares how his IT security awareness training strategy has evolved.

By Alissa Irei • July 30, 2019

Digital transformation redefines cybersecurity skills, careers

The move toward digital business processes has forced companies to reconsider how they find cybersecurity talent, but finding the right skills may be easier than CISOs think.

By Ben Cole • July 30, 2019

What are the pros and cons of outsourcing IT security?

Companies are facing increased costs when maintaining an internal security group. Outsourcing IT security has its advantages, but there are some challenges to keep in mind.

By Andrew Froehlich • July 29, 2019

Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities

Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.

By Katie Donegan • July 23, 2019

Cybersecurity skills shortage prompts new hiring approach

Hiring managers are widening the pool of candidates in response to the cybersecurity skills shortage. Learn how a parks and recreation background can be an asset in threat hunting.

By Katie Donegan • July 12, 2019

Huawei ban may be loosened, but details unclear

President Donald Trump promised to loosen trade restrictions on Huawei, while respecting national security concerns, but the details of the changes are still unclear.

By Michael Heller • July 2, 2019

Do I need to adopt a cybersecurity framework?

A comprehensive cybersecurity framework can help businesses avoid costly attacks. But there are other advantages.

By Andrew Froehlich • June 28, 2019

What’s the best way to maintain top cybersecurity frameworks?

Keeping top cybersecurity frameworks up to date means understanding how a business evolves and changes. What steps should you take to maintain your security strategy?

By Andrew Froehlich • June 28, 2019

What are the core components of a cybersecurity framework?

Cybersecurity frameworks differ from one company to another, but each plan has four fundamental stages. Find out what you need to know.

By Andrew Froehlich • June 28, 2019

What is the best way to write a cloud security policy?

Enterprises new to the cloud can write new security policies from scratch, but others with broad cloud usage may need an update. Consider these policy writing best practices.

By Nick Lewis • June 26, 2019

What are the top cloud security certifications for 2019?

Cloud security certifications serve to bolster security professionals' resumes and boost value to employers. Learn about the top certifications available from expert Nick Lewis.

By Nick Lewis • June 26, 2019