Dark Reading Daily -- August 03, 2021

New Normal Demands New Security Leadership Structure

At the inaugural Omdia Analyst Summit, experts discuss where the past year has created gaps in traditional security strategy and how organizations can fill them.

Build a Continuous Education Program for Better Cybersecurity

Addictive learning works because it keeps students interested and challenged at all times.

Microsoft Warns of 'Crafty' Phishing Campaign

The active campaign uses legitimate-looking original sender addresses and spoofed display sender addresses, along with other tactics, to bypass email filters.

Defenders Face New Challenges As Attack Complexity Grows

A new report states sophisticated attacks and a complex threat landscape lead to burnout among security pros.

(Sponsored Article) 5 Easy-to-Fix Vulnerabilities Threatening Your SMB

Small-business owners can no longer rely on their size to avoid cyberattacks, as no business bank account is too small in the age of automation. Don't become a statistic — protecting these vulnerabilities will keep you safer.

Inside the Famed Black Hat NOC

Network operations center managers Bart Stump and Neil Wyler (aka Grifter) again head up the show network, but with a new hybrid twist.

Attackers' Use of Uncommon Programming Languages Continues to Grow

Attackers use uncommon languages — such as Go, D, Nim, and Rust — to evade detection or make their development process more efficient.

The Power of Comedy for Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Cybersecurity is serious stuff, but the way we talk about it shouldn't be if we want people to pay attention and remember what they're taught.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Multiple Zero-Day Flaws Discovered in Popular Hospital Pneumatic Tube System

'PwnedPiper' flaws could allow attackers to disrupt delivery of lab samples, or steal hospital employee credentials, new research shows.

8 Security Tools to be Unveiled at Black Hat USA

Security researchers and practitioners share a host of new cyber tools for penetration testing, reverse engineering, malware defense, and more.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

5 Key Questions When Evaluating Software Supply Chain Security

Knowing what to ask a potential supplier can minimize risks associated with third-party software vulnerabilities and breaches.

The State of Cybersecurity Incident Response