CSO Update

Sep 27, 2018

Are long passphrases the answer to password problems?

Passphrases can be more secure than passwords, but there are limitations and hackers will eventually master cracking them. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	"Everything is fine" vs. "we're doomed" isn't the way to frame election security

•	The potential costs of cybercrime that can't be calculated

•	The Sony hacker indictment: 5 lessons for IT security

•	6 steps for building a robust incident response plan

•	The cyber security basics you can't afford to ignore

•	Review: Ping Identity brings identity management to cybersecurity defenses

White Paper: Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.

Securing Privileged Access with Hitachi ID Privileged Access Manager (PAM)

Privileged accounts, like their name suggests, are accounts designed to provide broad access to systems and data. They are an integral part of every IT infrastructure and play a key role in a large variety of day-to-day operations. Read More ▶

"Everything is fine" vs. "we're doomed" isn't the way to frame election security

The extremes of despair and optimism are both dangerous to information security. What we need to do is calmly assess the threats. Read More ▶

The potential costs of cybercrime that can't be calculated

Cybersecurity risk often is treated as a nebulous, abstract concept. However, the possibility of attacks that start as cyber incidents but turn out to be a precursor to physical attacks are increasingly commanding more of our attention and vigilance. Read More ▶

The Sony hacker indictment: 5 lessons for IT security

The recent indictment of North Korean hacker Park Jin Hyok contains valuable information from the FBI's investigation that will help you defend against similar attacks. Read More ▶

6 steps for building a robust incident response plan

While a lot of energy is put it into avoiding security breaches, it's not always possible. A solid incident response plan can restrict damage, reduce recovery time and limit the associated costs. Read More ▶

The cyber security basics you can't afford to ignore

Don't underestimate the impact of good cyber security housekeeping for preventing a successful attack. Read More ▶

Review: Ping Identity brings identity management to cybersecurity defenses

Enterprise networks have grown too complex to easily manage all user credentials through something like Active Directory. And letting each individual app handle user logins creates silos that can become a security nightmare. The easily configurable Ping Identity software offers a good alternative to these two scenarios. Read More ▶

White Paper: Bronze Drum Consulting

How Powerful New Technologies are Powering a Real-Time Revolution in Capital Markets

Discover how machine learning, informed by rich, streaming data, is helping business leaders transform financial services is this white paper from Bronze Drum Consulting. By leveraging cloud services, financial service firms now have the power to put real-time streaming data to work. Read More ▶

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