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November 06, 2021

Facebook outage a prime example of insider threat by machine

A buggy automated audit tool and human error took Facebook offline for six hours. Key lesson for CISOs: Look for single points of failure and hedge your bets. Read more ▶

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Update and isolate your Nagios servers now

Recently discovered vulnerabilities in Nagios servers could give attackers broad access to systems and data if exploited.

CISA releases directive to remediate dangerous vulnerabilities across civilian agencies

While the move is applauded, a short timeframe to address vulnerabilities will be a challenge for security resource-strapped agencies.

How to configure Microsoft Defender for cloud-based attacks

Malware delivered through cloud services such as OneDrive or SharePoint will try to disable and evade Defender. These simple settings will help prevent that.

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SolarWinds CISO: Know your adversary, what they want, watch everything

The compromise of SolarWinds' Orion software changed the company's approach to security. Tim Brown shares some hard-won advice for how CISOs and software vendors should prepare for supply chain attacks.

6 security analyst certifications to advance your career

Whether you're just starting out in your security career or you're on your way to the top, these certs can give you a leg up.

How to hack a phone: 7 common attack methods explained

Mobile security often beats PCs, but users can still be fooled and smartphones can still be hacked. Here’s what you need to watch for.

11 cybersecurity buzzwords you should stop using right now

These cybersecurity buzzwords are inaccurate, outdated, misleading, or even harmful. Here's why they should be laid to rest.

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