Dark Reading Daily -- February 01, 2020

AppSec Concerns Drove 61% of Businesses to Change Applications

According to new Dark Reading research, some respondents have even left behind commercial off-the-shelf software and migrated to open-source or in-house homegrown applications. Click image to read more.

7 Steps to IoT Security in 2020

There are important steps security teams should take to be ready for the evolving security threats to the IoT in 2020.

With International Tensions Flaring, Cyber-Risk Is Heating Up for All Businesses

Risks of nation-state attacks go beyond Iran, and the need for awareness and security don't stop at any national border.

Mega Breaches Are Forcing Us to a Passwordless World. Are We Finally Ready?

Passwordless authentication advocates see 2020 as a potential turning point year for the technology. But can the industry get off the dime?

Name That Toon: Private (Button) Eye

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

ASK THE EXPERT

How Do I Get My Team Started with Container Security and Kubernetes?

The trick is to give your technical staff enough time to learn the new technology but also keep the pressure on to deliver. Here's a smart way to begin.

I'm an SMB. What Should I Watch for When Choosing Security Vendors?

SMBs need action, not just insight.

Ryuk Ransomware Hit Multiple Oil & Gas Facilities, ICS Security Expert Says

Attackers 'weaponized' Active Directory to spread the ransomware.

Two Vulnerabilities Found in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure

Researchers detail the process of finding two flaws in the Azure Stack architecture and Azure App Service, both of which have been patched.

5 Resume Basics for a Budding Cybersecurity Career

You'll need to add resume tactician to your skill set in order to climb up the next rung on the security job ladder. Here's how.

EDITORS' CHOICE

9 Things Application Security Champions Need to Succeed

Common elements to highly effective security champion programs that take DevSecOps to the next level.

Threat Hunting Is Not for Everyone

Threat hunting is a sophisticated, advanced technique that should be reserved for specific instances and be conducted only by trained professionals.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

Ashley Madison Breach Returns with Extortion Campaign

The recent attack messages use new techniques to extort Bitcoin payments from Ashley Madison users hit in massive 2015 data breach.

IT 2020: A Look Ahead