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September 09, 2021

12 database security landmines, failures, and mistakes that doom your data

Lapses in protecting databases are common and attackers know it. Here are the top database weaknesses they try to exploit. Read more ▶

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Empowering your organization with advanced data analytics can significantly improve business decision-making and generate insights into customer behavior.

NTLM relay attacks explained, and why PetitPotam is the most dangerous

Attackers can intercept legitimate Active Directory authentication requests to gain access to systems. A PetitPotam attack could allow takeover of entire Windows domains.

5 steps to improve security on network PCs that can’t run Windows 11

Many networked systems will not be compatible with Windows 11 and its advanced security features. Here's how to keep Windows 10 devices from being a weak link.

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The 10 most powerful cybersecurity companies

What makes these 10 security vendors the biggest power players? We break it down.

Proofpoint lawsuits underscore risk of employee offboarding

Nearly every employee leaving a company takes data or intellectual property, but few companies adequately screen and monitor for it. Recent court cases underscore the risk.

Lack of C3PAO assessors jeopardizes DoD CMMC certification goal

Only 100 approved assessors are available to certify that 300,000 US DoD providers are in compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification by the 2023 deadline.

How the CISO of a global medical technology company manages its greatest risks

With more than 70,000 employees, BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. At BD, security spans a spectrum from enterprise IT, to products, manufacturing and services. Learn how CISO Rob Suárez manages the greatest risks in this environment, and what’s required to foster an ecosystem of trust across many stakeholders.

What is MITRE's ATT&CK framework? What red teams need to know

The ATT&CK framework allows security researchers and red teams to better understand hacker threats.

8 must-ask security analyst interview questions

These essential interview questions will reveal whether a candidate has the skills and traits needed for this in-demand security role.

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