CSO Update

Oct 25, 2018

7 unexpected ways GDPR and other privacy regulations make security harder

The GDPR and other privacy regulations are creating new opportunities for cyber criminals and roadblocks for security teams, while in some cases putting personal data at greater risk. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Application security basics: A process and tools for securing software

•	How Microsoft's Controlled Folder Access can help stop ransomware

•	Defense, security and the real enemies

•	Burned malware returns, says Cylance report: Is Hacking Team responsible?

•	5 tips for getting started with DevSecOps

•	7 best practices for negotiating ransomware payments

Application security basics: A process and tools for securing software

The application security market is evolving as threats become more complex, more difficult to find, and more potent in their potential damage to your networks, your data, and your corporate reputation. Read More ▶

How Microsoft's Controlled Folder Access can help stop ransomware

Part of Windows Defender in recent updates of Windows 10 and Windows Server, Controlled Folder Access can prevent malware from accessing or changing designated files. Read More ▶

Defense, security and the real enemies

The end of the Cold War meant that the countries that threatened American democracy and our way of life didn't go away. They adapted to use technology to attack us instead. Now that the extent of these attacks is being made known, we have two choices. Either we can continue to do little, or own and accept what's happened and improve our situation. Read More ▶

Burned malware returns, says Cylance report: Is Hacking Team responsible?

Burning malware forces attackers to evolve, not go away. Network defenders take note. Read More ▶

5 tips for getting started with DevSecOps

Don't be fooled, integrating security into the DevOps process is a big project. But the payoff is worth the effort. Here's what you need to know to get started building DevSecOps from the ground up. Read More ▶

7 best practices for negotiating ransomware payments

Sometimes companies are forced to meet cyber criminals' ransom or extortion demands. This advice will give you your best chance to get your data back and preserve your reputation. Read More ▶

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