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February 23, 2021

5 ways to combat audit fatigue

The growing number of audits for security and privacy regulatory compliance is stressing security personnel and draining resources from security operations. Here's how to better manage them. Read more ▶

Image: New York issues cyber insurance framework as ransomware, SolarWinds costs mount

New York issues cyber insurance framework as ransomware, SolarWinds costs mount

The state looks to protect one of its core industries, which is threatened by mounting and potentially "unsustainable" losses due to the SolarWinds and ransomware attacks.

10 things work-from-home employees can do now to help protect the network

WFH employees are now more susceptible to attacks that steal credentials or plant malware. Have them follow this advice to better protect themselves and the business.

The .NET patch failure that wasn’t

This month’s patch updates from Microsoft have caused few problems, and though there were some issues related to .NET, even those have been scattered.

Image: Undervalued and ineffective: Why security training programs still fall short

Undervalued and ineffective: Why security training programs still fall short

Research reveals a glaring disconnect between the need for security training and its perceived value. But organizations that have made their awareness programs a strategic priority and adopted more modern approaches are finding success.

Egregor ransomware group explained: And how to defend against it

Egregor is one of the most rapidly growing ransomware families. It employs "double ransom" techniques to threaten reputational damage and increase pressure to pay.

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