Four key tenets of zero trust security
As cybercrime threatens businesses of all sizes, industries and locations, organizations have realized that the status quo is no longer tenable and that implementing zero …
The fast-expanding world of online proctoring: What cybersecurity industry leaders must know
The blistering post-pandemic pace of digital transformation has put the urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals in the spotlight. Simultaneously, more testing taking …
Good security habits: Leveraging the science behind how humans develop habits
In this interview with Help Net Security, George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University, explains what good security habits are, how to successfully implement them and …
The dangers behind wildcard certificates: What enterprises need to know
With the National Security Agency recently issuing guidance on the risks associated with wildcard TLS certificates and Application Layer Protocols Allowing Cross-Protocol …
The first step to being cybersmart: Just start somewhere
When it comes to a subject as complex as cybersecurity, it’s easy to become a victim of decision paralysis. When company leaders and IT staff begin looking at their options …
Navigating ethics in AI today to avoid regrets tomorrow
As artificial intelligence (AI) programs become more powerful and more common, organizations that use them are feeling pressure to implement ethical practices in the …
Ransomware: How bad is it going to get?
Ransomware started out with attackers encrypting individual users’ files, demanding a few hundred dollars, and giving the victim a key to unlock their files once they paid up. …
Why cybersecurity leaders should focus on spending, people and technology (in that order)
The cybersecurity industry is facing greater challenges than ever before. The number of publicly-reported data compromises continues to rise, partially due to the massive …
Network and IoT security in a zero trust security model
You can never be too careful when it comes to network and IoT security. With a rapidly growing number of disparate devices being connected to corporate and industrial …
CDR: The secret cybersecurity ingredient used by defense and intelligence agencies
It’s very rare that the defense and intelligence community is vulnerable to file-based attacks. After all, for these organizations security is not a business case, it’s a case …
Embracing secure hybrid work with four foundational IT controls
Hybrid work has become the norm for many businesses. In fact, a 2021 survey conducted by HR consulting firm Mercer found that out of a group of 510 employers with flexible …
Fraud never sleeps: Why biometrics is essential for effective fraud prevention
When the pandemic forced organizations to send customer service agents to work from home, fraudsters quickly seized the new opportunity presented by isolated employees. Social …
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