Dark Reading Daily -- September 04, 2021

Chenxi Wang: From Security Research to Developing the Next Generation of Security Leaders

Security Pro File: After stints as an industry analyst and security executive for different companies, Chenxi Wang is developing the next-generation of security companies and women executives in security.

What Does a Virtual CISO Do, and When Should an Org Have One?

Organizations can turn to a virtual CISO to build a tailored security strategy; they don't need to wait till they have an in-house security leader.

Name That Edge Toon: Security Goals

Feeling creative? Come up with a clever caption, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

Critical-Severity IoCs Observed at the Endpoint

Cisco's "Proven Success Factors for Endpoint Security" report takes a close look at critical-severity indications of compromise alerts.

How Do I Make Getting Phished Less of a Crisis?

Rather than fruitlessly trying to train the “human error” out of humans, focus on creating more humane systems for the inevitable aftermath of a phish.

Harnessing Quantum Tech to Strengthen Internet Security

What happens to data security once quantum computers emerge and start wreaking havoc? A powerful quantum combo could play a powerful defense.

6 Client-Side Security Concerns Enterprises Should Care About

Enterprises have to decide whether to take into account the security of end-customers' devices when building out the application experience, or even whether the application allows or denies access depending on the device.

DMARC 101: How to Keep Phishing Attacks Out of Your Inbox

Used together, DMARC and security awareness training will help give your employees comprehensive protection against phishing attacks.

EDITORS' CHOICE

10 Obstacles That Prevent Security Pros From Doing Their Jobs

As if fighting against cyberattacks weren't hard enough, security teams also have to contend with other issues that prevent them from doing their jobs effectively.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

DDoS Attacks Hitting Victims in High-Bandwidth 'Bursts'

The volume of traffic harnessed by attackers has grown steadily over the years, with distributed denial-of-service attacks regularly topping hundreds of gigabytes per second.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Plans in a Post-Pandemic World