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Some commercial password managers vulnerable to attack by fake apps
Security experts recommend using a complex, random and unique password for every online account, but remembering them all would be a challenging task. That’s where …

Security is leaving the data center and moving to the edge
The traditional network security model, in which traffic is routed through the data center for inspection and policy enforcement, is for all intents and purposes obsolete. A …

Over 60% of the Fortune 1000 had at least one public breach over the last decade
Over 60% of the Fortune 1000 had at least one public breach over the last decade, according to a Cyentia Institute research. On an annual basis, it is estimated one in four …

How financial services firms are handling data privacy
One-third of financial services organizations lack a clear plan or the resources to address privacy risks related to customer data in the next 12 months, according to a report …

Playing the infinite game with threat intelligence and cyber fusion
“We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace. True wisdom, as Leo Tolstoy remarked, lies in …

Why ransomware continues to knock on healthcare’s door, enter, and create havoc
My name is Adam, and I’ve worked in the healthcare industry for over 15 years. In my current line of work, I assist healthcare facilities across the U.S. with their overall …

WordPress and Apache Struts weaponized vulnerabilities on the rise
Vulnerabilities in leading web and application frameworks, if exploited, can have devastating effects like the Equifax breach which affected 147 million people, according to …

Unplanned work makes it hard to deliver digital transformation
Time-critical, unplanned work caused by IT disruptions continues to plague enterprises around the world, leading to lost revenue, significant employee morale problems and …

Coronavirus: You don’t get a pass when it comes to cybersecurity
I was saddened to learn that two people who attended RSAC 2020 in San Francisco had subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. This virulent disease has impacted our lives …

Guide: Supplier CCPA readiness for security and IT teams
It’s important for security and IT professionals to understand how the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will affect how they do their jobs. Businesses that fail to …

Phishing is a huge concern among security decision-makers and influencers
A serious disconnect exists between how decision makers (i.e., CISOs, CIOs and CEOs), and security practitioners (i.e., IT managers and directors, security architects and …

Three actions to boost your organization’s resilience against coronavirus disruptions
With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), CIOs should focus on three short-term actions to increase their organizations’ resilience against disruptions and prepare for …
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