Dark Reading Weekly -- May 14, 2020

Microsoft Identity VP Shares How and Why to Ditch Passwords

Passwords are on their way out, says Joy Chik, who offers guidance for businesses hoping to shift away from them.

How Unconventional Professional Backgrounds Can Strengthen a Cybersecurity Team

Getting over the cybersecurity skills gap takes creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to go "off-script" when it comes to picking out candidates.

Thunderbolt Vulnerabilities Could Threaten Millions of PCs

Attackers with physical access to targeted machines could exploit these flaws to access and copy data within minutes, researchers say.

Three Years After WannaCry, Ransomware Accelerating While Patching Still Problematic

Using a known exploit to infect unmaintained systems, the WannaCry ransomware worm remains a study in preventable catastrophes. Yet many companies continue to ignore its lessons.

Why DevSecOps Is Critical for Containers and Kubernetes

DevSecOps is a big and sometimes difficult shift for organizations. The key to success? Take small steps.

More Tips for Staying Safe While Working from Home

While some users are up to speed with the WFH protocol, it's worth adding a few more items to your security checklist.

COVID-19: Latest Security News & Commentary

Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive news and commentary surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

As Remote Work Becomes the Norm, Security Fight Moves to Cloud, Endpoints

A majority of firms expect to keep more employees working remotely post-pandemic, forcing businesses to undertake more comprehensive digital and cloud transformations.

Companies Struggle for Effective Cybersecurity

The money companies are spending on cybersecurity tools doesn't necessarily result in better security, a new survey shows.

Malicious Bots Infiltrate Online Food Delivery

With grocery delivery in higher demand than ever, new add-ons have emerged to secure slots for consumers, presenting a new pathway for bad bots to wreak havoc.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Free Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Courses

Most are designed to help organizations address teleworking risks related to COVID-19 scams.

Coronavirus, Data Privacy & the New Online Social Contract

How governments can protect personal privacy in contact tracing while saving peoples' lives

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Biometrics in the Great Beyond

A thumbprint may be a good authentication factor for the living, but are you prepared to access mission-critical data and devices after an employee's death?

How Cybersecurity Incident Response Programs Work (and Why Some Don't)