How to reverse the cybersecurity staffing shortage: 5 tips
CISOs must change the ways they recruit, train, and retain cybersecurity professionals, according to Forrester.
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How businesses could be exposed to security risks from employees using FaceApp
The seemingly harmless fun of AI-based apps such as FaceApp can actually subject individuals and businesses to security breaches.
Why 72% of people still recycle passwords
Users recycle the same password an average of four times, according to a Security.org report.
Lateral phishing: Hackers are taking over business accounts to send malicious emails
The use of compromised accounts to send phishing emails to contacts inside and outside an organization is an increasing security threat.
Why 70% of healthcare orgs have suffered data breaches
Digital transformation initiatives bring a slew of data privacy concerns to US health organizations, according to a Thales report.
Tech news roundup: Amazon Prime Day and the highest-rated workplaces of 2019
This week's TechRepublic and ZDNet stories include a breach of Sprint customers' data, notes from the Duo Security 2019 access report, and how execs are taking charge of digital transformation plans.
Tech news roundup: Amazon Prime Day and the highest-rated workplaces of 2019
This week's TechRepublic and ZDNet stories include a breach of Sprint customers' data, notes from the Duo Security 2019 access report, and how execs are taking charge of digital transformation plans.
Top 5 blockchain challenges businesses face
While blockchain technology can offer great opportunities, the hype surrounding it often leads to unrealistic expectations, according to the World Economic Forum.
Malicious libraries in package repositories reveal a fundamental security flaw
The proliferation of malicious packages in repositories for software developers that rely on typosquatting points to a problem: A reliance on flat namespaces.
Why 70% of healthcare orgs have suffered data breaches
Digital transformation initiatives bring a slew of data privacy concerns to US health organizations, according to a Thales report.
Top 5 things to consider for your disaster recovery plan
You never know when disaster might strike, and being prepared can make all the difference. Tom Merritt suggests five tips for your disaster recovery plan.
Phishing alert: 80% of companies lack DMARC policies to protect against spoofing
Despite being the industry standard for email authentication to prevent cyberattacks, DMARC policies aren't implemented by most companies , according to 250ok.
How to solve the dreaded WordPress site maintenance error
If your Wordpress site is stuck in maintenance mode, there's a simple fix.
Infographic: Why email is your weakest security link
Employees receive nearly five phishing emails per work week, according to Avanan.
Top 5 cybersecurity challenges for CISOs
CISOs must drive business strategy amid an expanded attack surface and increasing security complexity, according to Fortinet.
How will Wi-Fi 5 and WPA2 coexist with Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3?
The migration to Wi-Fi 6 is the most complex in roughly a decade, as a new authentication standard is necessary to ensure security integrity. How will the two standards coexist?
How will Wi-Fi 5 & WPA2 coexist with Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3?
The migration to Wi-Fi 6 is the most complex in roughly a decade, as a new authentication standard is necessary to ensure security integrity. How will the two standards coexist?
How to create an access key for the root user in AWS
Performing tasks with root user credentials opens AWS to potentially catastrophic security vulnerabilities. Creating and managing access keys mitigates the risk.
How to tell if any of your website passwords may have been hacked
If you're worried a password you use to log in to a site was leaked during a data breach, read about two websites and a Chrome extension that can alert you if this happens.
How to run a command that requires sudo via SSH
With SSH you can run commands on remote machines, even if the command requires sudo privileges.
Will mobile devices replace passwords?
Mobile devices could provide a more secure, user-friendly mode of account authentication, according to an IDG and MobileIron report.
Wannacry ransomware attack: Industry experts offer their tips for prevention
Wannacry remains a significant threat for companies. Learn how your organization can guard against it.
Gone phishing: Why summer brings increased security threats to the enterprise
Employees working away from the office, including over vacation, could increase the chance of network compromise.