Dark Reading Daily -- January 30, 2021

FBI Encounters: Reporting an Insider Security Incident to the Feds

Most insider incidents don't get reported to the FBI due to fear of debilitating business disruptions, public embarrassment, and screeching vans skidding into the parking lot to confiscate servers. But is that reality?

Comparing Different AI Approaches to Email Security

There's a big difference between those that study 'known bads' and those that self-learn what is 'normal' and what isn't.

Learn SAML: The Language You Don't Know You're Already Speaking

Security Assertion Markup Language, a protocol most people use daily to log into applications, makes authentication easier for both admins and users. Here's what you need to know about SAML (and what it has to do with "GoldenSAML").

Building Your Personal Privacy Risk Tolerance Profile

Even on Data Privacy Day, privacy professionals give you permission to admit you actually love targeted ads.

Emotet 101: How the Ransomware Works -- and Why It's So Darn Effective

Emotet has emerged as the most common form of ransomware. Managing the risk involves starts with understanding the way it works.

Cartoon Caption Winner: Before I Go ...

And the winner of The Edge's January cartoon caption contest is ...

Understanding TCP/IP Stack Vulnerabilities in the IoT

Internet of Things devices are highly susceptible to attacks, breaches, and flaws emanating from issues within the TCP/IP network communications architecture. Here's an overview of what you need to know to mitigate risks.

Many Cybersecurity Job Candidates Are Subpar, While On-the-Job Training Falls Short

With demand for skilled cybersecurity workers so high, is it really surprising that most companies are seeing fewer qualified applicants?

How to Better Secure Your Microsoft 365 Environment

Security experts offer Microsoft 365 security guidance as more attackers target enterprise cloud environments.

EDITORS' CHOICE

How Cybersecurity Newbs Can Start Out on the Right Foot

Cybersecurity experts share their savvy tips and useful resources for infosec hopefuls.

Hacker Pig Latin: A Base64 Primer for Security Analysts

The Base64 encoding scheme is often used to hide the plaintext elements in the early stages of an attack that can't be concealed under the veil of encryption. Here's how to see through its tricks.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

Intl. Law Enforcement Operation Disrupts Emotet Botnet

Global law enforcement agencies have seized control of Emotet infrastructure, disrupting one of the world's most pervasive and dangerous cyber threats.

Ransomware Disrupts Operations at Packaging Giant WestRock

Incident is another reminder of how vulnerable OT environments are to attack, security experts say.

2020: The Year in Security