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It’s time for a national privacy law in the US
Consumer data privacy is no longer a necessary evil but a competitive differentiator for any company participating in the global economy. The EU’s GDPR represents the world’s …

Addressing the lack of knowledge around pen testing
The vast majority of attackers are opportunist criminals looking for easy targets to maximize their profits. If defenses are sufficiently fortified, finding a way through will …

Five emerging fraud threats facing businesses in 2021
With the growing threat of fraud fueled by the digital acceleration that took place in 2020, Experian revealed five emerging fraud threats facing businesses in 2021. The rapid …

Top videoconferencing attacks and security best practices
Videoconferencing has become a routine part of everyday life for remote workers, students, and families. Yet widespread adoption of this technology has also attracted …

Strike a chord: What cybersecurity can learn from music
I recently watched my team composing some music for a cybersecurity awareness project and using it to take an immersive Dark Web Mission Control Centre to a whole new level. …

SQL injection: The bug that seemingly can’t be squashed
If you’re in a hands-on cybersecurity role that requires some familiarity with code, chances are good that you’ve had to think about SQL injection over and over (and over) …

Critical factors for early 5G success
The 5G ecosystem is reaching a level of technology maturity much more rapidly than earlier generations, enabling operators to develop network deployment and go to market …

Week in review: Fileless malware, key risk areas in 2021, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and reviews: January 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: New focus on security and software …

January 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: New focus on security and software development
2020 is in the rearview mirror and most of us can’t get away fast enough. It was a year unlike any other, but 2021 looks to be unique as well. The year started out with …

How to make sure the switch to multicloud pays off
By now, the benefits of adopting a multicloud approach are well and truly out of the bag. By working with two or more cloud providers, companies can pick and choose offerings …

Advancement of 5G and IoT tech to help the electronic test and measurement market
The advancement of 5G and the implementation of IoT technology will help the global electronic test and measurement market reach $18.94 billion by 2025, despite a slight …

A hacker’s predictions on enterprise malware risk
2020 has ended with a stunning display of nation-state cyber capabilities. The Kremlin’s SVR shocked the cybersecurity industry and U.S. government with its intrusions into …
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