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Benefits of using Azure Security Center for security assessments

Author Yuri Diogenes discusses how Azure Security Center helps admins achieve full cloud visibility, conduct security assessments and prevent potential breaches.

By Sharon Shea • Nov. 13, 2019

Bugcrowd launches Attack Surface Management platform

The new platform provides an extra layer of testing by sending its findings to Bugcrowd's crowdsourced security testing tools.

By Ha Ta • Oct. 22, 2019

What types of cybersecurity insurance coverage are available?

Cybersecurity insurance coverage could prove invaluable to risk mitigation -- if it's chosen carefully. Find out which type of insurance plan is right for your organization.

By Andrew Froehlich • Oct. 15, 2019

Your third-party risk management best practices need updating

Organizations must modernize third-party risk management best practices to adapt to the changing technology landscape. Diversify risk assessments with these expert tips.

By Katie Donegan • Oct. 1, 2019

Should I invest in attack simulation tools?

Attack simulation tools -- along with third-party penetration testing -- can help improve an organization's enterprise security. Find out why.

By Andrew Froehlich • Sept. 27, 2019

How to shore up your third-party risk management program

A third-party risk management program has to go beyond questionnaires and poorly designed policies. Learn what you should do to protect yourself against vendor security flaws and core risks.

By Kevin Beaver • Sept. 23, 2019

Why is patch management important?

Borderless networks present new challenges for security pros. Andrew Froehlich explains how this trend makes patch management even more important.

By Andrew Froehlich • Aug. 20, 2019

4 necessary steps to evaluate public cloud security

The Capital One hack raised questions about public cloud security. Take these four steps to ensure your data is protected.

By Kevin Tolly • Aug. 8, 2019

Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?

Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals.

By Peter Loshin • Aug. 2, 2019

IoT cybersecurity: Do third parties leave you exposed?

IoT's vast vendor landscape drives innovation, but working with so many third parties also comes with baggage in the form of third-party cybersecurity issues.

By Jessica Scarpati • Aug. 1, 2019

SafeBreach launches new platform to prioritize, mitigate security gaps

SafeBreach has launched SafeBreach GRID, a breach and attack simulation application that helps security teams decide which security gaps to address first.

By Ha Ta • Aug. 1, 2019

3 ways to shore up third-party risk management programs

A new Nemertes research study shows enterprises need to adopt third-party risk management programs that jettison manual checklists in favor of automated tools, hands-on risk assessments and dedicated risk teams.

By Johna Johnson • July 29, 2019

D3 Security’s Attackbot integrates Mitre ATT&CK in SOAR 2.0

With the Mitre ATT&CK framework, D3's SOAR 2.0 platform can identify and map security events, predict the kill chain and trigger automated responses to remediate threats.

By Sabrina Polin • July 25, 2019

Who’s to blame for ransomware attacks -- beyond the attackers?

Cyberattackers are to blame for ransomware attacks, but what about companies that release flawed software or don't install patches? Our expert looks at where the buck stops.

By Kevin McDonald • July 8, 2019

How to beef up Office 365 email security features

Companies looking to fortify their Office 365 email security can assess options from a variety of third-party vendors. Find out which features are the most important.

By Kevin Tolly • June 28, 2019

How to prevent cybersecurity attacks using this 4-part strategy

It can be daunting to defend an enterprise against cyberattacks, but these four defensive moves can help fortify and repel whatever comes your way.

By Dave Shackleford • June 28, 2019

Security awareness training for executives keeps whaling at bay

Security awareness training for executives teaches an enterprise's biggest fish to recognize potential whaling attacks -- before they take the bait.

By Alissa Irei • June 6, 2019

10 ways to prevent computer security threats from insiders

Whether via the spread of malware, spyware or viruses, insiders can do as much damage as outside attackers. Here's how to prevent computer security threats from insiders.

By David Bianco • May 23, 2019

How to perform a building security assessment

There are four major systems to review in a building security assessment. Learn what they are and how to review their potential cyber and physical risks.

By Ernie Hayden • May 8, 2019

How to conduct a security risk review on a large building

Assessors cannot dive into a security risk review of a large building; they have to prepare and strategize ahead of time. Learn how to get ready for this type of security assessment.

By Ernie Hayden • May 8, 2019

The top cloud security challenges are ‘people problems’

Cloud security begins at home. Considering the human factor in cybersecurity is step one when it comes to addressing how to keep critical assets safe in the cloud.

By Kevin Beaver • May 1, 2019

Top cloud security risks that keep experts up at night

Hackers are after your assets in the cloud. Here's how they get in and what you can do to plug security holes, starting with minimizing the risks created through human error.

By David Geer • May 1, 2019

How can organizations build cybersecurity awareness among employees?

A high level of cybersecurity awareness among employees is essential to protect corporate data. To build this awareness, start with a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Peter Sullivan • April 29, 2019

Words to go: Multi-cloud security strategy

For many enterprises, implementing multi-cloud security is complicated. Here's a breakdown of the must-know multi-cloud terms for organizations setting up this type of deployment.

By Madelyn Bacon • April 24, 2019

Forcepoint pushes ‘human-centric cybersecurity’ approach

During the launch of the Forcepoint Cyber Experience Center in Boston, Forcepoint execs emphasized the need for adopting a new approach to cybersecurity that focuses on the human factor.

By Mekhala Roy • April 19, 2019