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January 31, 2022

12 CISO resolutions for 2022

What are the top security priorities for the year ahead? Here’s what CISOs across industries say are their main objectives. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by ExtraHop: Detect Log4j Attacks Hiding in Encrypted Traffic

ExtraHop threat researchers have observed attackers in the wild using encrypted traffic to avoid detection of Log4Shell attacks. This is consistent with the general trend of cyberattackers using encryption as an evasion mechanism to avoid detection during both the initial intrusion and lateral movement stages of an attack, among others.

The 7 best password managers for business

A password manager stores a user’s passwords and logins for various sites and apps and generates new, strong passwords, making it a valuable tool for implementing strong passwords in your business.

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to address organizational risk

NIST's CSF, used with other guidance, can help map risk to actual threats and better comply with security mandates such as the U.S.'s cybersecurity executive order.

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A 2022 checklist for protecting Microsoft 365 users and data

You have native options to better secure Microsoft 365. Use them effectively and you might save time and money spent on other solutions.

22 cybersecurity myths organizations need to stop believing in 2022

Security teams trying to defend their organizations need to adapt quickly to new challenges. Yesterday’s buzzwords and best practices have become today’s myths.

Active Directory security updates: What you need to know

These Active Directory updates address critical privilege bypass and elevation vulnerabilities. Implement them now if you can.

The biggest data breach fines, penalties, and settlements so far

Hacks and data thefts, enabled by weak security, cover-ups or avoidable mistakes have cost these companies a total of nearly $1.3 billion and counting.

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