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Content tagged with Advanced Threats posted in November 2019
How to Get Prepared for Privacy Legislation
Commentary  |  11/27/2019  | 
All the various pieces of legislation, both in the US and worldwide, can feel overwhelming. But getting privacy basics right is a solid foundation.
DDoS: An Underestimated Threat
Commentary  |  11/26/2019  | 
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become more common, more powerful, and more useful to attackers. Here's how to fight back.
The 5-Step Methodology for Spotting Malicious Bot Activity on Your Network
Commentary  |  11/22/2019  | 
Bot detection over IP networks isn't easy, but it's becoming a fundamental part of network security practice.
Most Companies Lag Behind '1-10-60' Benchmark for Breach Response
News  |  11/19/2019  | 
Average company needs 162 hours to detect, triage, and contain a breach, according to a new CrowdStrike survey.
A Security Strategy That Centers on Humans, Not Bugs
Commentary  |  11/19/2019  | 
The industry's fixation on complex exploits has come at the expense of making fundamentals easy and intuitive for end users.
Quantum Computing Breakthrough Accelerates the Need for Future-Proofed PKI
Commentary  |  11/18/2019  | 
Public key infrastructure is a foundational security tool that has evolved to become a critical base for future advancements. Today's generation of PKI can be coupled with quantum-resistant algorithms to extend the lifespan of digital certificates for decades.
BSIMM10 Shows Industry Vertical Maturity
Commentary  |  11/14/2019  | 
The Building Security In Maturity Model is the only detailed measuring stick for software security initiatives, and it continues to evolve.
How Does Your Cyber Resilience Measure Up?
Commentary  |  11/14/2019  | 
The security measures companies take today may not be enough for tomorrow's cyber assault, but switching to a proactive, risk-based framework may better protect your organization.
Cybersecurity: An Organizationwide Responsibility
Commentary  |  11/13/2019  | 
C-suite execs must set an example of good practices while also supporting the IT department with enough budget to protect the organization from next-generation cyberattacks.
Unreasonable Security Best Practices vs. Good Risk Management
Commentary  |  11/13/2019  | 
Perfection is impossible, and pretending otherwise just makes things worse. Instead, make risk-based decisions.
Why Cyber-Risk Is a C-Suite Issue
Commentary  |  11/12/2019  | 
Organizations realize the scale of cyber-risk but lack counter-actions to build resilience.
Accounting Scams Continue to Bilk Businesses
News  |  11/6/2019  | 
Yes, ransomware is plaguing businesses and government organizations, but impersonators inserting themselves into financial workflows — most often via e-mail — continue to enable big paydays.
Social Media: Corporate Cyber Espionage's Channel of Choice
Commentary  |  11/6/2019  | 
Proactive defense and automation can help your company deal with scale and prioritize risks in order to more efficiently fight cyber espionage.
Disclosure Does Little to Dissuade Cyber Spies
News  |  11/5/2019  | 
In the past, outing nation-state cyber espionage groups caused a few to close up shop, but nowadays actors are more likely to switch to new infrastructure and continue operations.
To Secure Multicloud Environments, First Acknowledge You Have a Problem
Commentary  |  11/4/2019  | 
Multicloud environments change rapidly. Organizations need a security framework that is purpose-built for the cloud and that aligns with their digital transformation strategy.


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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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Attacks on Kaseya Servers Led to Ransomware in Less Than 2 Hours
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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