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5G network slicing security benefits IoT, mobile

The fifth generation of mobile cellular technology offers a unique benefit its predecessors don't: network slicing. Learn more about these virtual slices and their security benefits.

By Michael Cobb • March 10, 2020

Windows IIS server hardening checklist

Use this handy Windows IIS server hardening checklist on the job to ensure your IIS server is deployed safely and stays secure in use.

By Michael Cobb • Feb. 27, 2020

Stop business email compromise with three key approaches

Why is BEC such a popular attack? Because it works, unfortunately, tempting hackers with huge potential payouts. Learn how to keep them from lining their pockets with your assets.

By Nick Cavalancia • Feb. 26, 2020

Boost security with a multi-cloud workload placement process

IT must incorporate a multi-cloud workload placement process into its multi-cloud strategy in order to maintain or improve cloud security and cloud operations.

By John Burke • Feb. 26, 2020

Wired vs. wireless network security: Best practices

Explore the differences between wired and wireless network security, and read up on best practices to ensure security with or without wires.

By Mike Chapple • Feb. 26, 2020

Cisco Discovery Protocol flaws jeopardize ‘tens of millions’ of devices

Armis Security disclosed five vulnerabilities, dubbed 'CDPwn,' in Cisco's Discovery Protocol, which impact 'tens of millions' of Cisco devices such as routers and IP phones.

By Alexander Culafi • Feb. 5, 2020

Netgear under fire after TLS certificates found in firmware -- again

Security researchers revealed Netgear firmware exposed TLS certificate keys, but SearchSecurity discovered it wasn't the first time the issue had been reported to the vendor.

By Alexander Culafi • Jan. 22, 2020

Compare container security companies for the best protection

Securing containers can be a challenge when faced with buying the right platform. Discover these container security companies and their capabilities in this graphic.

By Ed Moyle • Jan. 21, 2020

Understanding the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and CSA CAIQ

Uncover how the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and CSA CAIQ can be used to assess cloud providers' controls and risk models, ensure cloud compliance and more.

By Ed Moyle , Diana Kelley • Jan. 21, 2020

Craft an effective application security testing process

For many reasons, only about half of all web apps get proper security evaluation and testing. Here's how to fix that stat and better protect your organization's systems and data.

By Kevin Beaver • Jan. 16, 2020

5 application security threats and how to prevent them

The most widely known application security threats are sometimes the most common exploits. Here is a list of the top app threats and their appropriate security responses.

By Katie Donegan • Jan. 14, 2020

Signal Sciences: Enterprises still overlooking web app security

Signal Sciences co-founder and CEO Andrew Peterson explains why web application security often gets shortchanged and what his next-gen WAF company is doing to change that.

By Alexander Culafi • Jan. 13, 2020

F5 Networks to acquire Shape Security for $1 billion

F5 Networks is acquiring Shape Security for approximately $1 billion in a move to strengthen its presence in the application security and anti-fraud markets.

By Alexander Culafi • Dec. 20, 2019

What cloud workload security tools and controls work best?

Read on to learn how to build a cloud security model that allows your team to embed controls and monitor deployment without getting in the way of business processes.

By Dave Shackleford • Dec. 19, 2019

ICS security challenges and how to overcome them

Security cannot be an afterthought in internet-connected industrial control systems. IEEE member Kayne McGladrey offers best practices to stay safe in a connected world.

By Sharon Shea • Dec. 19, 2019

Host IDS vs. network IDS: Which is better?

Compare host IDS vs. network IDS through the pros and cons of each, and learn how more modern systems may be better suited to ensure effective enterprise security.

By Kevin Beaver • Dec. 19, 2019

Perimeterless security still has borders -- and APIs need it

Many people believe perimeterless security means borders are a thing of the past. But virtual borders secure APIs needed by mobile users and cloud workloads. Check out how to manage them.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 17, 2019

Siemens ICS flaws could allow remote exploits

Siemens recommends locking down industrial control systems as security researchers disclose 54 bugs, including remote exploit flaws, but only three patches are available.

By Michael Heller • Dec. 16, 2019

How can companies identify IT infrastructure vulnerabilities?

New, sophisticated technology is available to help infosec pros find IT infrastructure vulnerabilities. Automated pen testing and outsourcing threat intelligence services can help.

By Andrew Froehlich • Dec. 9, 2019

The network security tools to combat modern threats

Incorporating new network security tools and methods into your enterprise's infosec program may mean the difference between staying safe or falling victim to an attack.

By Andrew Froehlich • Nov. 25, 2019

What are the top network security techniques for modern companies?

Protecting the enterprise network remains integral to overall IT security. Here are the top network security techniques enterprises are using to protect data.

By Andrew Froehlich • Nov. 22, 2019

IBM Cloud Pak for Security aims to unify hybrid environments

IBM Security is shifting its strategy with a new Cloud Pak designed specifically to unify data from multiple security tools and vendors through accessing federated data.

By Michael Heller • Nov. 21, 2019

What’s the answer for 5G security?

Learn about the planning of 3GPP in developing specifications for 5G security in this synopsis of 5G Americas' white paper, 'The Evolution of Security in 5G.'

By Vicki Livingston • Nov. 20, 2019

Boost network security visibility with these 4 technologies

The network is where it's at if you want to stop malicious actors. But first you need to up your network visibility. Learn about four technologies that can help.

By Andrew Froehlich • Nov. 19, 2019

Network visibility and monitoring tools now amp up security

Three technology trends are currently making network visibility even more central to security tools. Learn more about the impact of big data, AI and APIs.

By Andrew Froehlich • Nov. 19, 2019