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 February 20, 2019
LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY
Google Research: No Simple Fix For Spectre-Class Vulnerabilities
Chip makers' focus on performance has left microprocessors open to numerous side-channel attacks that cannot be fixed by software updates - only by hard choices.
19 Minutes to Escalation: Russian Hackers Move the Fastest
New data from CrowdStrike's incident investigations in 2018 uncover just how quickly nation-state hackers from Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran pivot from patient zero in a target organization.
North Korea's Lazarus Group Targets Russian Companies For First Time
In an unusual development, the group known for its attacks against companies in countries viewed as geopolitical foes is now going after companies in a country considered an ally, Check Point Software says.
'Formjacking' Compromises 4,800 Sites Per Month. Could Yours Be One?
Cybercriminals see formjacking as a simple opportunity to take advantage of online retailers - and all they need is a small piece of JavaScript.
Security Leaders Are Fallible, Too
Security leaders set the tone for their organizations, and there are many places where the process can go wrong. Second in a six-part series.
Breach in Stanford System Exposes Student Records
A wide variety of data was visible through the vulnerability.
Palo Alto Networks to Buy Demisto for $560M
This marks Palo Alto Networks' latest acquisition and its first of 2019.
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HOT TOPICS
High Stress Levels Impacting CISOs Physically, Mentally
Some have even turned to alcohol and medication to cope with pressure.

ICS/SCADA Attackers Up Their Game
With attackers operating more aggressively and stealthily, some industrial network operators are working to get a jump on the threats.

Ransomware Attack Via MSP Locks Customers Out of Systems
Vulnerable plugin for a remote management tool gave attackers a way to encrypt systems belonging to all customers of a US-based MSP.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Tax Season Tips for Security Pros
Here are some practical ways to ensure your company's safety as Uncle Sam comes calling.
Making the Case for a Cybersecurity Moon Shot
There are severe and unsolved problems in our industry that justify a sustained effort and substantial investment. It's worth picking one.
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    In this webinar, experts will discuss the ways that machine learning can help in security operations, how it can speed threat analysis, and how to evaluate and choose technologies that will work in your organization.

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Get Smart About Network Segmentation & Traffic Routing
Through a combination of intelligent segmentation and traffic routing to tools, you can gain much better visibility into your network. Here's how.

Boosting Security Effectiveness with 'Adjuvants'
How integrating corporate resources like the IT help desk, system administration, quality assurance and HR can breathe new life into your security program.

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  • The State of Encryption and How to Improve It

    While the cybersecurity market boasts a wide variety of encryption technologies, many data breaches reveal that sensitive and personal data has often been left unencrypted and, therefore, vulnerable.

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    The majority of organizations are struggling to implement a risk-based approach to security -- even though risk reduction has become the primary metric for measuring the effectiveness of enterprise security strategies. Read the report and get more details today!

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