6 myths CEOs believe about security

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CSO Salted Hash Mar 26, 2018 6 myths CEOs believe about security Want a more effective IT security strategy? Dispel your CEO and senior management of these common cybersecurity misconceptions. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • SamSam ransomware attacks have earned nearly $850,000 • Get a 299-Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit For $12 Today • Atlanta officials still 'working around the clock' to resolve ransomware attack • Are you letting GDPR's privacy rules trump security? • The future of computer security is machine vs machine • The theft of tea leaves and the evolution of cyber espionage prevention White Paper: Illumio 5 Steps to Build a Smart Segmentation Strategy Deployed at the network layer, segmentation was first developed to improve network performance. But as cybersecurity experts have become convinced that a "perimeter first" approach to security is not feasible, it's become increasingly clear that segmentation is also the foundation for securing the interior of your data center. Read More ▶ SamSam ransomware attacks have earned nearly $850,000 First emerging in late 2015, the group believed to be responsible for the SamSam ransomware family has targeted small and large businesses, healthcare, governments, and education. To date, the group has made nearly $850,000 USD Read More ▶ DealPost Get a 299-Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit For $12 Today The highly rated kit includes a first aid guide, vinyl gloves, bandages, cold compress, gauze pads, trauma pad, cotton-tipped applicators, first aid tape roll, antiseptics and all three common OTC pain medications. Neatly organized in a soft zippered pouch. Read More ▶ Atlanta officials still 'working around the clock' to resolve ransomware attack Feds, Microsoft and Cisco are working with Atlanta to resolve the situation, but Atlanta's mayor won't say if the city paid the $51,000 ransom demand. Read More ▶ Are you letting GDPR's privacy rules trump security? An extreme approach to protecting privacy can actually make personal data less safe. Don't overreact. Read More ▶ The future of computer security is machine vs machine Better security automation at the OS level and via cloud services will force hackers to respond in kind. Read More ▶ The theft of tea leaves and the evolution of cyber espionage prevention All companies, big and small, are trying to figure out how to secure important data — the trade secrets. Lucky for us, it might come down to something as simple as being human. Read More ▶ White Paper: Illumio How to Use Micro-Segmentation to Secure Your Data Center and Public Cloud The "perimeter only" approach to security is no longer enough. Although many cybersecurity influencers today are talking about micro-segmentation, there is relatively little discussion about how to use it to effectively. This guide breaks down the five essential steps to building a rock-solid micro-segmentation strategy and provides real-world examples to help you put a plan in place. Read More ▶ CSO Insider 1. 14 top tools to assess, implement, and maintain GDPR compliance 2. What are the GDPR requirements? 3. Third-party security vetting: Do it before you sign a contract 4. Separation of duties and IT security 5. Review: Bricata adds threat hunting to traditional IPS/IDS Editor's Picks 1. Rogues' gallery: 7 insiders who breached security 2. Why you don't need an RFID-blocking wallet 3. The 6 best password managers 4. 8 hot cyber security trends (and 4 going cold) 5. The 10 Windows group policy settings you need to get right

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