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January 26, 2022

Data residency laws pushing companies toward residency as a service

Many countries now require companies that operate within its boundaries to store data on their residents locally. Using residency-as-a-service providers is becoming an important option. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by Cisco: Optimizing Security with Five Key Practices

In the Security Outcomes Study, Volume 2, Cisco Secure explores five essential practices that can help build a world-class cybersecurity strategy that outperforms nearly 80% of other organizations.

How to defend Windows networks against destructive cyberattacks

Defending against attacks intended to destroy systems rather than steal or extort requires a different approach, as Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine demonstrate.

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to address organizational risk

NIST's CSF, used with other guidance, can help map risk to actual threats and better comply with security mandates such as the U.S.'s cybersecurity executive order.

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SEC eyes more expansive cybersecurity requirements

New rules for publicly traded companies could add protections for consumer information, strengthen incident reporting, and require assessment of third-party risk.

Prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities in the wake of Log4J and Microsoft's Patch Tuesday blunder

Vulnerability disclosures often come in bunches, and unvetted patch updates can create their own problems. Here's how to assess and prioritize both.

High anxiety spreads among Russian criminal groups in wake of REvil raid

Fearful chatter reveals unprecedented concern about future criminal operations, though some doubt Russia's commitment to stopping ransomware.

22 cybersecurity myths organizations need to stop believing in 2022

Security teams trying to defend their organizations need to adapt quickly to new challenges. Yesterday’s buzzwords and best practices have become today’s myths.

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