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September 14, 2021

8 top cloud security certifications

Cloud security skills are in high demand. These certs will help you demonstrate your cloud security know-how. Read more ▶

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Find, classify, and catalog all of your sensitive, critical, and regulated data - wherever it lives. BigID enables orgs to identify and manage risk, achieve compliance, and reduce your attack surface. Enrich your security stack with BigID: bigid.com/security

Russia is fully capable of shutting down cybercrime

With internet blocks and high-profile arrests, Russia shows it can crack down on cybercrime when properly motivated. New analysis suggests the Biden administration’s sanctions may be providing some motivation.

Federal agencies face new zero-trust cybersecurity requirements

The OMB and CISA issue guidance to move all federal agencies to a shared zero-trust maturity model for FY22-24. The catch: No new funding.

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8 pitfalls that undermine security program success

Don’t let these easy-to-overlook mistakes trip up your security strategy.

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.

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.

The case for a SaaS bill of material

A SaaSBOM will provide greater visibility into the components of cloud-based software infrastructure. This proposal shows how to begin to develop one.

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.

The 10 most powerful cybersecurity companies

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

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