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November 20, 2021

Void Balaur explained—a stealthy cyber mercenary group that spies on thousands

Unlike other groups, Void Balaur will target individuals and organizations in Russian-speaking countries and seems to have intimate knowledge of telecom systems. Read more ▶

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How CISOs escape the cost center trap

Even as the CISO role is becoming more business-focused, in many organizations the notion of security as purely a cost center persists. Here’s how savvy CISOs can turn that around.

Cyberwar's global players—it's not always Russia or China

Research reveals that countries such as Belarus, India, and Columbia are responsible for significant cyberattacks.

Why small businesses should consider Microsoft Defender for Business

Defender for Business brings EDR and threat monitoring features found in more expensive Windows licenses to smaller organizations.

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Will XDR modernize the SOC?

Organizations are both adopting XDR technology and modernizing the SOC. New ESG research points to areas of potential overlap and even conflict between those two initiatives.

6 key points of the new CISA/NSA 5G cloud security guidance

The security guidance focuses on zero-trust concepts as the US agencies anticipate growth of 5G networks.

Spike in encrypted malware poses dual challenge for CISOs

Faced with a surge in malware hidden in encrypted traffic, CISOs are being tasked with managing technical solutions while also adhering to privacy considerations.

5 IT risk assessment frameworks compared

Formal risk assessment methodologies can help take guesswork out of evaluating IT risks if applied appropriately. Here is real-world feedback on using COBIT, OCTAVE, FAIR, NIST RMF, and TARA.

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