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January 29, 2022

Serious PwnKit flaw in default Linux installations requires urgent patching

Attackers could gain root privileges by compromising any regular user account. Workarounds are available, patches on their way. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by ExtraHop: Container Security - Definition, Best Practices, and Examples

For many organizations, containers are increasingly the fuel used to power innovation and business growth.

22 cybersecurity myths organizations need to stop believing in 2022

Security teams trying to defend their organizations need to adapt quickly to new challenges. Yesterday’s buzzwords and best practices have become today’s myths.

Data residency laws pushing companies toward residency as a service

Many countries now require companies that operate within its boundaries to store data on their residents locally. Using residency-as-a-service providers is becoming an important option.

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Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to address organizational risk

NIST's CSF, used with other guidance, can help map risk to actual threats and better comply with security mandates such as the U.S.'s cybersecurity executive order.

How to defend Windows networks against destructive cyberattacks

Defending against attacks intended to destroy systems rather than steal or extort requires a different approach, as Russia's cyberattacks against Ukraine demonstrate.

SASE in the spotlight as businesses prioritize edge network security

A new report discovers edge network definitions are in flux across industries as organizations look to augment traditional security controls to address edge network risks.

Red vs. blue vs. purple teams: How to run an effective exercise

Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense if you include all the stakeholders and carefully design goals.

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