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May 20, 2021

8 things CISOs should be thinking about, but probably aren't

CISOs need to cover all the security bases. The problem is, some of the bases are easy to overlook. Read more ▶

Image: The CSO role today: Responsibilities and requirements for the top security job

The CSO role today: Responsibilities and requirements for the top security job

The CSO is the executive responsible for the organization's entire security posture, both physical and cyber, and has the big picture view of the company's operational risk.

What cloud providers can and can't do to protect your data

Moving data to the cloud requires a sense of shared responsibility for security. Here's how cloud providers protect your data and what you still must do yourself.

DDoS attacks: Stronger than ever and increasingly used for extortion

Low cost and ease of execution drive a resurgence in distributed denial of service attacks as criminals profit from extorting victims.

Image: 5 ways hackers hide their tracks

5 ways hackers hide their tracks

From trusted pentesting tools to LOLBINs, attackers abuse trusted platforms and protocols to evade security controls.

Colonial Pipeline take-away for CISOs: Embrace the mandates

The DarkSide attack on Colonial is yet another wake-up call for companies to harden their systems against ransomware. History suggests that might not happen despite new government guidance.

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