7 tips to turn threat data into true threat intelligence

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Computerworld Security Issues and Trends Feb 22, 2017 7 tips to turn threat data into true threat intelligence Threat intelligence can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Here are some tips to make sure you are making the most of it. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • A.I. faces hype, skepticism at RSA cybersecurity show • IT leaders say it's hard to keep the cloud safe • Microsoft's president wants a Geneva Convention for cyberwar • Forget the network perimeter, say security vendors • Quarter of firms can't fill open infosec positions • Experts worry that ransomware could hit critical infrastructure • Should security pros get special H-1B visa consideration? • Getting buy-in to combat risk • Microsoft unveils a bonanza of security capabilities • IT and C-level leaders point fingers at each other over cyber defense • Accenture wants to help businesses secure their blockchains • At Dulles, a security awareness success story Video/Webcast: ServiceNow Best Practices for Addressing Vulnerabilities Discover best practices for how to respond to new high-profile vulnerabilities. Read More ▶ A.I. faces hype, skepticism at RSA cybersecurity show The cybersecurity industry has been talking up artificial intelligence and machine learning as a way to stop the hackers -- but don't necessarily believe all the hype. Read More ▶ IT leaders say it's hard to keep the cloud safe IT managers are finding it difficult to keep their applications and data safe in the cloud, and many are slowing cloud adoption because of it, according to a report from Intel. Read More ▶ Microsoft's president wants a Geneva Convention for cyberwar Microsoft is calling for a "Digital Geneva Convention," as global tensions over digital attacks continue to rise. Read More ▶ Forget the network perimeter, say security vendors Security vendors start embracing Google's BeyondCorp network security model that treats all apps and devices as being on the internet instead of assigning higher trust to local networks. Read More ▶ Quarter of firms can't fill open infosec positions The information security industry hasn't made any significant strides in addressing the workforce shortage, according to a report by ISACA. Read More ▶ Experts worry that ransomware could hit critical infrastructure Expect ransomware to grow more aggressive in the coming years, including higher ransom payments and attempts to go beyond attacking data -- by shutting down entire computer systems of utilities or factories. Read More ▶ Should security pros get special H-1B visa consideration? The skills, education and experience that would garner additional merit have not been discussed publicly, but some cybersecurity leaders and industry-watchers say that special consideration should be given to H-1B visa applicants with cybersecurity skills to help fill critical positions. Read More ▶ Getting buy-in to combat risk A risk council with stakeholders from across the company could be an effective way to get needed resources to mitigate the worst security risks. Read More ▶ Microsoft unveils a bonanza of security capabilities Companies concerned about cybersecurity have a fleet of new Microsoft tools coming their way. Read More ▶ IT and C-level leaders point fingers at each other over cyber defense C-level execs need to bring themselves up to speed on cyber threats, some analysts say. Read More ▶ Accenture wants to help businesses secure their blockchains Accenture wants to help businesses use blockchain technologies more securely by locking away the encryption keys they use to sign transactions. Read More ▶ At Dulles, a security awareness success story The detention of Norway's former prime minister, when stripped of politics, was an example of proper security awareness. Read More ▶ White Paper: ServiceNow Forrester: Rules of Engagement As the remediation costs, customer impacts, and reputational damage of a data breach continue to skyrocket, the security industry must find new ways to prevent the exfiltration of proprietary data by cybercriminals and other malicious actors. This report is a call to action for developing more automated threat response processes and a set of cyber rules of engagement. Read More ▶ Does Your Data Discriminate? Read Computerworld's newest digital magazine Learn how to prevent data biases in the January/February 2017 issue of Computerworld's monthly Digital Magazine. The magazine also includes News Analysis, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. View the magazine here ▶ Subscribe to Computerworld Daily News Sign up for our popular, twice-daily tech news newsletter. 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