3 reasons companies fail to assess the scope of a data breach
First comes the embarrassing breach announcement. Then, a few days or weeks later, another one — a few million stolen […]
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California Consumer Privacy Act: What you need to know to be compliant
California’s new privacy law, AB 375, might not burden security as much as the GDPR, but details are subject to change.
Keeping pace with security automation
Network engineer Jose Arellano concedes that “the hardest part of my day” is keeping the network safe for 12,700 students, […]
5 ways to hack blockchain in the enterprise
Experts warn of blockchain security risks in non-cryptocurrency use cases.
Hardware, software options emerge for runtime encryption
Hackers are getting better at exploiting encryption gaps that expose plain-text data. New hardware and software runtime encryption solutions aim to close those gaps.
Cloud functions present new security challenges
Cloud functions, or serverless apps, are small, fast and pop in and out of existence. So, how do you secure them?
How privacy is moving data security to the top of corporate agendas
It’s no longer privacy vs security. Regulations like GDPR and customer data breaches have joined privacy and security efforts at the hip.
Why securing containers and microservices is a challenge
Their granularity, deployment speed, and data traffic volume require new approaches to securing container environments.
Verizon report: Ransomware top malware threat of 2017, moving into critical systems
DDoS attacks are also on the rise, but spying reports are down. Fewer people are clicking on phishing links.
How to detect and prevent crypto mining malware
Hackers are placing crypto mining software on devices, networks, and websites at an alarming rate. These tools can help spot it before it does great harm.
Open source software security challenges persist
Using open source components saves developers time and companies money. In other words, it’s here to stay. Here’s a look at what it will take to improve open source security.
SEC’s new cybersecurity guidance falls short
Post Equifax, those who hoped that the US Securities and Exchange Commission would impose tougher rules (and consequences for breaking them) around reporting breaches will be disappointed.
The global cyber war is heating up: Why businesses should be worried
From NotPetya’s global disruption to North Korea’s digital plundering of financial institutions, state-sponsored cyber attacks should be top of mind for business leaders. Here’s how to defend against them.
New cryptocurrencies offer better anonymity, new security challenges
Anonymous cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash help cybercriminals evade detection and make cryptojacking more profitable.
Cloud security configuration errors put data at risk; new tools can help
For companies that run entirely in the cloud, the entire business can be at risk. That has some looking for help with monitoring and verifying cloud security configuration.