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Mar 09, 2018

Homeland Security's IT security continues to fall short

Another year, another audit, another set of failings when it comes to the Department of Homeland Security's IT systems. Read More ▶

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White Paper: KnowBe4

2018 Ransomware Hostage Rescue Manual

Ransomware is vicious malware that locks users out of their devices or blocks access to files until a sum of money or ransom is paid. Attacks cause downtime, data loss, possible intellectual property theft, and in certain industries an attack is considered a data breach. Phishing emails, compromised websites and free software are just a few ransomware tools hackers can use to extort you. Read More ▶

What is a virtual CISO? When and how to hire one

A virtual CISO (vCISO) can bring both strategic and operational leadership on security to companies that can't afford a full-time person in the role. Read More ▶

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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 ▶

Making the most of your time at the RSA 2018 conference

A guide to the RSA 2018 conference. Going to RSA 2018? Failing to plan is planning to fail. Read More ▶

The Mirai botnet explained: How teen scammers and CCTV cameras almost brought down the internet

Mirai took advantage of insecure IoT devices in a simple but clever way. It scanned big blocks of the internet for open Telnet ports, then attempted to log in default passwords. In this way, it was able to amass a botnet army. Read More ▶

Inside RSA's state-of-the-art fraud intelligence command center

RSA's Anti-Fraud Command Center helps financial services firms stay a step ahead of fraudsters and criminals. The ultimate goal: Someday make it not worth their effort to even try. Read More ▶

Keep those nuclear secrets secret. No problem, I'll hoard them in my attic

Weldon Marshall recently pled guilty to stealing U.S government secrets associated with the U.S. nuclear weapons systems and keeping them in his Texas home. Read More ▶

White Paper: Tableau Software

2018 Top 10 Business Intelligence Trends

The pace and evolution of business intelligence solutions mean what's working now may need refining tomorrow. From natural language processing to the rise in data insurance, we interviewed customers and Tableau staff to identify the 10 impactful trends you will be talking about in 2018. Whether you're a data rockstar or an IT hero, these trends emphasize strategic priorities that could help take your organization to the next level. Read More ▶

CSO Insider

1.	Review: The enSilo platform traps threats that bypass traditional endpoint defenses
2.	CSO50 2018: Security risk management takes center stage
3.	The global cyber war is heating up: Why businesses should be worried
4.	How Contrast Security protects applications from the inside out
5.	How to protect your network from PowerShell exploits

Editor's Picks

1.	The 17 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
2.	12 signs you've been hacked -- and how to fight back
3.	Insecure by design: What you need to know about defending critical infrastructure
4.	The 6 best password managers
5.	The dirty dozen: 12 top cloud security threats for 2018