Dark Reading Daily -- July 29, 2019

Companies' 'Anonymized' Data May Violate GDPR, Privacy Regs

New study found that any database containing 15 pieces of demographic data could be used to identify individuals.

Aware of the risks inherent in software, businesses are recognizing the need for application security.

3 Takeaways from the First American Financial Breach

Data leaks from business logic flaws are not well understood and difficult to identify before they reach production environments. Here's how to find and prevent them.

Malware Researcher Hutchins Sentenced to Supervised Release

Marcus Hutchins, the researcher known for stopping WannaCry, avoids jail time over charges of creating and distributing Kronos malware.

ICYMI

7 Hot Cybersecurity Trends to Be Highlighted at Black Hat

Just some of the research and ideas worth checking out at this year's 'security summer camp.'

6 Security Tips That'll Keep the Summer Fun

Taking some time off this summer? Before you head out on vacation, make sure your devices and apps are also ready.

How Cybercriminals Break into the Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft and Trimarc researchers explore the most common attacks against the cloud and effective defenses and mitigation.

The War for Cyber Talent Will Be Won by Retention not Recruitment

Six steps for creating a work environment that challenges, stimulates, rewards, and constantly engages employees fighting the good fight against cybercriminals.

What Every Security Team Should Know About Internet Threats

Of particular interest for cybercriminals is the Domain Name System, which plays a central role in orchestrating all Internet and application traffic.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Stats That Show What It Takes to Run a Modern SOC

An inside look at staffing levels, budget allocation, outsourcing habits, and the metrics used by security operations centers (SOCs).

Black Hat Q&A: Inside the Black Hat NOC

Cybersecurity expert Bart Stump explains what it's like to reliably deliver a useful, high-security network for one of the toughest audiences in the world.

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Travel Security [from J4vv4D]

Do you travel to dangerous places, like Information Security Conferences?

Building and Managing an IT Security Operations Program