CSO Security Leadership
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
August 16, 2023
3 strategies that can help stop ransomware before it becomes a crisis
For those hoping to avoid the pay-or-not-to-pay ransomware dilemma, there are three things to focus on that can help CISOs: create incident response plans, improve cybersecurity posture, and invest in robust backups. Read more
Email phishing still the main way in for hackers: report
Phishing emails are still the primary initial attack vector for cybersecurity incidents, according to a report from Cloudflare. Read more
UK police data breach exposes victim information
Disclosure occurred within Freedom of Information (FOI) responses issued by law enforcement agencies. Read more
15 top open-source intelligence tools
OSINT (open-source intelligence) is the practice of collecting information from published or otherwise publicly available sources. These tools will help you find sensitive public info before bad guys do. Read more
Google readies Chrome for distant quantum attacks with new support
The new hybrid encryption mechanism will help shield TLS encryption keys from attackers who have a sufficiently capable quantum computer. Read more
Cybersecurity hiring gap: Time to rethink who can contribute
CISOs should recognize they are struggling with an cybersecurity experience shortage and look to identify and develop candidates and staff with potential. Read more
