Dark Reading Daily -- January 02, 2021

Homomorphic Encryption: The 'Golden Age' of Cryptography

The ability to perform complex calculations on encrypted data promises a new level of privacy and data security for companies in the public and private sectors. So when can they get started?

Security Pros Reflect on 2020

Eight cybersecurity leaders go deep on their most valuable (and very human) takeaways from a year like no other we've known.

5 Email Threat Predictions for 2021

As domains get cheaper, account takeovers get easier, and cloud computing usage expands, email-borne attacks will take advantage.

20 for 2020: The Edge's Top Articles of the Year

Variety is the spice of life, and it's also the perfect analogy for the article topics that resonated most with Edge readers this past year.

7 Infamous Moments in Adobe Flash's Security History

End-of-life is here: Adobe's support for Flash is gone as of Jan. 1. Here's what we won't miss about the multimedia software platform.

XDR 101: What's the Big Deal About Extended Detection & Response?

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) could be the security management technology of your dreams...or not. What makes this technical 'evolution' so interesting to so many companies?

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9 New Tactics to Spread Security Awareness

Employees are often your first line of security defense when the bad guys come calling -- providing your workers are properly trained. Security leaders share how they're raising awareness.

8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020

While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market.

A Hacker's Playlist

Nine security researchers share their favorite songs and genres.

EDITORS' CHOICE

2021 Security Budgets: 6 Top Priorities, New Realities

An unprecedented 2020 has shaken up security leaders' usual list of must-have technologies. What's on the horizon? They share with us their spending plans for 2021.

Delivering Santa from Third-Party Risk

2020 has made even St. Nick susceptible to the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, cybersecurity experts are ready to help the merry old elf with advice on reducing risks to his global operations.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

The Coolest Hacks of 2020

Despite a pandemic and possibly the worst cyberattack campaign ever waged against the US, the year still had some bright spots when it came to "good" and creative hacks.

2020: The Year in Security