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Content tagged with Cloud posted in June 2019
Cloud Provider PCM Suffers Data Breach
Quick Hits  |  6/28/2019  | 
Attackers were reportedly able to compromise email and file-sharing systems for some of PCM's customers.
Chronicle Folds into Google
News  |  6/27/2019  | 
Alphabet's enterprise cybersecurity division will become part of the Google security portfolio.
Inside MLS, the New Protocol for Secure Enterprise Messaging
News  |  6/27/2019  | 
As personal messaging platforms see the rise of end-to-end encryption, businesses struggle to provide strong levels of security.
Office 365 Multifactor Authentication Done Right
Commentary  |  6/27/2019  | 
Why the ubiquitous nature of Office 365 poses unique challenges for MFA-based security and how organizations can protect themselves.
Developers and Security Teams Under Pressure to Collaborate
News  |  6/26/2019  | 
The challenges and benefits to getting two traditionally adversarial groups on the same page.
AWS CISO Talks Risk Reduction, Development, Recruitment
News  |  6/25/2019  | 
Steve Schmidt says limiting access to data has dramatically changed the security posture across Amazon Web Services.
Microsoft Adds New Secure Storage Area to OneDrive
Quick Hits  |  6/25/2019  | 
PersonalVault locks down files with MFA and encryption.
AWS Makes Control Tower & Security Hub Generally Available
Quick Hits  |  6/25/2019  | 
Security Hub aims to manage security across an AWS environment; Control Tower handles security and compliance for multi-account environments.
How to Avoid Becoming the Next Riviera Beach
Commentary  |  6/25/2019  | 
Be prepared by following these five steps so you don't have to pay a ransom to get your data back.
7 2019 Security Venture Fund Deals You Should Know
Slideshows  |  6/20/2019  | 
2019 has, so far, been a busy year for venture capitalists in the security industry. Here are 7 funding rounds important because of the technologies or market trends they represent.
Serverless Computing from the Inside Out
Commentary  |  6/19/2019  | 
The biggest 'serverless' risks don't stem from the technology itself. They occur when organizations respond to the adoption from the outside in.
Insecure Home IoT Devices a Clear and Present Danger to Corporate Security
News  |  6/19/2019  | 
Avast-sponsored study shows wide prevalence of IoT devices, many with weak credentials and other security vulnerabilities.
As Cloud Adoption Grows, DLP Remains Key Challenge
News  |  6/18/2019  | 
As businesses use the cloud to fuel growth, many fail to enforce data loss prevention or control how people share data.
Advertising Alliance Plans Protocols to Reduce Dangerous Content
Quick Hits  |  6/18/2019  | 
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media will seek ways to clamp down on dangerous and fake content.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up the Cloud
Commentary  |  6/17/2019  | 
Most companies' cloud security operations would benefit significantly from clean-up, alignment, and organization.
10 Notable Security Acquisitions of 2019 (So Far)
Slideshows  |  6/15/2019  | 
In a year when security companies have been snapped up left and right, these deals stand out from the chaos.
Google Adds Two-Factor Authentication for Its Apps on iOS
News  |  6/13/2019  | 
Android-based two-factor authentication now works for Google applications on iPad and iPhone.
CrowdStrike Prices IPO Above Range at $34
News  |  6/12/2019  | 
The endpoint security firm raised $612 million ahead of today's public debut.
What 3 Powerful GoT Women Teach Us about Cybersecurity
Commentary  |  6/11/2019  | 
Imagine Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark, and Cersei Lannister on the front lines in the real-world battleground of enterprise security.
Getting Up to Speed on Magecart
Commentary  |  6/11/2019  | 
Greater awareness of how Magecart works will give your company a leg up on the growing threat from this online credit card skimmer. Here are four places to start.
End User Lockdown: Dark Reading Caption Contest Winners
Commentary  |  6/7/2019  | 
Phishing, cybersecurity training, biometrics and casual Fridays. And the winners are ...
The Minefield of Corporate Email
News  |  6/7/2019  | 
Email security challenges CISOs as cybercriminals target corporate inboxes with malware, phishing attempts, and various forms of fraud.
How Today's Cybercriminals Sneak into Your Inbox
News  |  6/4/2019  | 
The tactics and techniques most commonly used to slip past security defenses and catch employees off guard.
Why FedRAMP Matters to Non-Federal Organizations
Commentary  |  6/4/2019  | 
Commercial companies should explore how FedRAMP can help mitigate risk as they move to the cloud.
7 Container Components That Increase a Network's Security
Slideshows  |  6/4/2019  | 
A proof of concept at Interop19 showed just how simple a container deployment can be.
Imperva Snaps Up Distil Networks for API, App Security
Quick Hits  |  6/4/2019  | 
Distil Networks' technology will be integrated into Imperva's security stack following the acquisition.


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I Smell a RAT! New Cybersecurity Threats for the Crypto Industry
David Trepp, Partner, IT Assurance with accounting and advisory firm BPM LLP,  7/9/2021
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Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer,  7/7/2021
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It's in the Game (but It Shouldn't Be)
Tal Memran, Cybersecurity Expert, CYE,  7/9/2021
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