Dark Reading Daily -- July 03, 2021

An Innovative Approach to Cyber Insurance

What if insurers were to offer companies an incentive -- say, a discount -- for better protecting themselves? You know, the way car insurance companies offer lower premiums to customers who take a driver's ed course.

7 Skills the Transportation Sector Needs to Fuel Its Security Teams

Without a top-notch team to stop attackers, our favorite modes of transportation could come to a screeching halt.

5 Mistakes That Impact a Security Team's Success

The way we work and treat each other go a long way in improving our organizations' security posture.

Data Privacy Is in 23andMe CSO's DNA

How serious is the company about safeguarding its customers and their genetic information? "We're hiding data even from ourselves," says the biotech and genetic testing company's head of security.

9 Hot Trends in Cybersecurity Mergers & Acquisitions

Security experts share their observations of the past year in cybersecurity M&A, highlighting key trends and notable deals.

Name That Edge Toon: Security Grill

Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

rMTD: A Deception Method That Throws Attackers Off Their Game

Through a variety of techniques, rotational Moving Target Defense makes existing OS and app vulnerabilities difficult to exploit. Here's how.

Is an Attacker Living Off Your Land?

Living-off-the-land attacks pose significant risks to organizations and, on top of that, are difficult to detect. Learn the basics about how these attacks operate and ways to limit their damage.

A Wrench and a Screwdriver: Critical Infrastructure's Last, Best Lines of Defense?

Critical infrastructure's cybersecurity problems are complex, deep-rooted, and daunting. Addressing them won't be easy...but it isn't impossible.

EDITORS' CHOICE

11 Security Certifications to Seek Out This Summer

The more you know, the more you grow. The Edge takes a fresh look at leading security certifications that can help advance your career.

Cloud Security Blind Spots: Where They Are and How to Protect Them

Security experts discuss oft-neglected areas of cloud security and offer guidance to businesses working to strengthen their security posture.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

NSA & CISA Issue Warning About Russian GRU Brute-Force Cyberattacks Against US, Global Orgs

Fancy Bear nation-state hacking team add a modern twist on old-school hacking method by using a cluster of Kubernetes software containers to expedite credential theft.

The State of Cybersecurity Incident Response