Observations from Black Hat USA 2024, BSidesLV, and DEF CON 32
I recently spent six days in Las Vegas attending DEF CON, BsidesLV, and Black Hat USA 2024, where I had the opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the top security …
Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever
As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become …
9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their …
Google Cloud CISO on why the Google Cybersecurity Certificate matters
As part of Google’s commitment to building a strong cybersecurity workforce, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate offers an affordable and accessible pathway to a career …
SANS Institute and Google collaborate to launch Cloud Diversity Academy
SANS Institute has launched the SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA) in collaboration with Google. This academy provides training and certifications to Black, Indigenous, and …
SANS Institute unveils new cybersecurity training for IT administrators
SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, launched its new short-form technical training modules, “Security Essentials for IT Administrators.” …
Upgrade your security awareness efforts: Here’s how to start
October is Security Awareness Month, an exciting time as organizations around the world train people how to be cyber secure, both at work and at home. But what exactly is …
Microsoft and SANS Institute collaborate to equip security professionals with the necessary expertise
SANS Institute has partnered with Microsoft to deliver a new series of computer-based training (CBT) videos to be included in the “Defender for O365” offering for …
What businesses can do to anticipate and mitigate ransomware threats
In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Holvoet, Cyber Threat Intelligence Instructor, SANS Institute, discusses ransomware and Ransomware as a Service (Raas) attacks, and …
Browser synchronization abuse: Bookmarks as a covert data exfiltration channel
Two universal and seemingly innocuous browser features – the ability to create bookmarks (aka “favorites”) and browser synchronization – make …
People are the primary attack vector around the world
With an unprecedented number of employees now working in hybrid or fully remote environments, compounded by an increase in cyber threats and a more overwhelmed, COVID-19 …
The benefits of cyber risk quantification in the modern cybersecurity landscape
Kovrr and SANS Institute released their joint survey that reveals enterprise motivation and impact of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) in the modern cybersecurity landscape. …