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December 21, 2021

The 7 CIS controls you should implement first

The CIS Critical Security Controls list (formerly the SANS Top 20 controls) has been the gold standard for security defense advice. These are the tasks you should do first. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by Fortinet: Hyper-vigilance is Critical for Retail Security

While the holidays are a busy and exhausting time in retail, by working smart and maximizing the technology and partnerships you have in place, the season can be safe and successful for everyone.

Security lessons from 2021 holiday shopping fraud schemes

Here are four ways fraudsters targeted the 2021 shopping period with insight into how retailers can prevent and defend against exploitation.

8 top penetration testing certifications employers value

If you're looking for a job as a penetration tester, these certs will help you demonstrate your hacking skills and your commitment to the field.

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Cybersecurity spending trends for 2022: Investing in the future

As security budgets continue to rise, where is the money going? Recent surveys offer insight into CISO spending for the year ahead.

4 ways to properly mitigate the Log4j vulnerabilities (and 4 to skip)

A sure-fire way to prevent exploitation of Log4j vulnerabilities has yet to appear, but these actions are your best bet for reducing risk.

Second Log4j vulnerability carries denial-of-service threat, new patch available

The fallout from the Apache Log4j vulnerability continues as researchers discover a second exploit that could lead to denial-of-service attacks. A patch is available to fix the issue.

Security priorities for 2022: Advancement, not revolution

Security leaders say their priorities reflect security needs due to recent shifts in their organization’s IT and business environments, a changing threat landscape, and emerging risks.

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