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Data encryption as a crucial step to manage data access and security
2022-11-14 19:25

With data breaches on the rise, encryption has never been more important for protecting companies against hackers and cyberattacks. The post Data encryption as a crucial step to manage data access...

World Cup apps pose a data security and privacy nightmare
2022-11-11 20:06

With mandated spyware downloads to tens of thousands of surveillance cameras equipped with facial-recognition technology, the World Cup in Qatar next month is looking more like a data security and privacy nightmare than a celebration of the beautiful game. "Ehteraz is able to install an encrypted file which claims to hold a unique ID, QR code, infection status, configuration parameters and proximity data of other devices using the app," Tom Lysemose Hansen, CTO and co-founder of app security firm Promon told The Register.

VPN vs. DNS Security
2022-11-11 12:30

When you are trying to get another layer of cyber protection that would not require a lot of resources, you are most likely choosing between a VPN service & a DNS Security solution. According to Cybernews, last year 20 million emails and other personal data like location & legal information were stolen via VPN. DNS Security Explained.

How can CISOs catch up with the security demands of their ever-growing networks?
2022-11-11 05:30

The rapid changes in both IT networks and the external threat landscape over the last decade have made it exponentially more difficult to identify and remediate the vulnerabilities with the greatest potential impact on the enterprise. With a record of 18,378 vulnerabilities reported by the National Vulnerability Database in 2021 and an influx of new attack techniques targeting increasingly complex and distributed environments, how can CISOs know where to start?

Qualys Security Conference 2022: Corralling horses in an expanding edge rodeo
2022-11-10 14:35

Cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions company Qualys used the final leg of its multi-city Qualys Security Conference series to welcome software engineers, partners and customers to Las Vegas this November 2022 to discuss this issue and others. All assets discovered by the Network Passive Sensor are reported to Qualys Asset Inventory, where the edge security team can view information about them.

A roadmap to better cyber security training
2022-11-10 09:00

You need to upgrade your CV to show some knowledge and experience of systems, tools and frameworks that your current role doesn't require but the next step up the ladder does. That's where the SANS' new job role roadmap comes in, designed to let students explore common career paths in cyber security and point them to the specific training courses which can help them get there.

Re-Focusing Cyber Insurance with Security Validation
2022-11-10 07:30

The rise in the costs of data breaches, ransomware, and other cyber attacks leads to rising cyber insurance premiums and more limited cyber insurance coverage. This cyber insurance situation increases risks for organizations struggling to find coverage or facing steep increases.

Red, purple, or blue? When it comes to offensive security operations, it’s not just about picking one color
2022-11-10 06:00

A red team is just one of the options when it comes to leveraging offensive security techniques to improve detection and response. That doesn't mean red teaming is not effective when it comes to testing the sum of all security controls, defenses, training, and personnel involved.

Compliance initiatives can advance your organization’s security journey
2022-11-10 05:30

Compliance standards are designed to give organizations a foundational approach to designing their security program while also reassuring third parties that you have met at least a minimal set of security controls. In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Fielder, Field CTO at Arctic Wolf, discusses the common mistakes organizations make in their compliance journeys.

Remote work pushes video conferencing security to the fore
2022-11-10 05:00

IT professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing number of cyber threats and foreign attacks capable of impacting video conferencing. In this Help Net Security video, George Waller, EVP of Zerify, talks about the rise of remote work and the importance of video conferencing security for organizations of all sizes.