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Challenges of cybersecurity due diligence in the acquisition process
Acquirers are increasingly aware of the need for vigorous cybersecurity due diligence in M&A, yet often lack the proper personnel to conduct thorough analyses, according …

Overreliance on perimeter-based defense creates opportunities for attackers
RSA has announced the results of research that demonstrates organizations in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) investing in detection and response technologies are better poised …

Three topics everyone will be talking about at Black Hat USA 2016
There has never been a more interesting or daunting time to be in security. We have the proliferation of connected devices and a digitally connected global economy, colliding …

Cyber synergy: The need for collaborative cyber intelligence
It’s official – cybercrime now has a bigger impact than any other form of crime in the UK. That’s the conclusion drawn by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Strategic Cyber …

Five trends to help senior executives protect against fraud threats
A new Experian report identifies five trends that businesses should assess and take action on to mitigate fraud and improve the customer experience in today’s …

Security in the M&A process: Have you done your technical due diligence?
Company acquisitions are common in the cyber security market. Whether you are attempting to bolster your strategic position or looking to acquire the best talent, chances are …

DDoS attacks continue to escalate in both size and frequency
Arbor Networks released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that shows a continuing escalation in the both the size and frequency of attacks. …

Most CISOs and CIOs need better resources to mitigate threats
Despite acute awareness of the millions of dollars in annual costs, and the business risks posed by external internet threats, security leaders highlight the lack of staff …

First all-machine hacking tournament coming to Las Vegas
Long-lived critical flaws in widely deployed bedrock internet infrastructure are not rare. Analysts have estimated that, on average, such flaws go unremediated for 10 months …

Rio 2016: The world is watching, especially hackers
When each nation’s best athletes compete at the Olympic Games, one city seemingly becomes the center of the universe. And while we look on closely—captivated by the …

Demand for cloud data encryption creates CASB market growth
The global cloud access security brokers market will expand at a CAGR of 16.7% during the period between 2016 and 2024, according to a new report by Transparency Market …

Week in review: Anti-ransomware, Pokémon GO dangers, and a new anonymity system
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Researchers create effective anti-ransomware solution Are you willing to sacrifice a …
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