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medical devices
The future history of medical device cybersecurity

In 1555, Nostradamus published his famous Les Prophéties containing obfuscated prophecies for the world to come. Some believe that one of these predictions pertains to the …

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SOC analysts overloaded, but role more important than ever

Organizations are spending more to account for widespread security operation center (SOC) challenges including growing security management complexity, increasing analyst …

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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 …

tools
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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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) …

5G
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
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 …

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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 …

cloud
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 …

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