CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
November 24, 2023
Cyberattacks on Israel intensify as the war against Hamas rages: Check Point
Cyberattacks have grown in frequency as well as sophistication as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies. Read more
15 top open-source intelligence tools
OSINT (open-source intelligence) is the practice of collecting information from published or otherwise publicly available sources. These tools will help you find sensitive public info before bad guys do. Read more
10 things you should know about navigating the dark web
A lot can be found in the shadows of the internet from sensitive stolen data to attack tools for sale, the dark web is a trove of risks for enterprises. Here are a few things to know and navigate safely. Read more
11 penetration testing tools the pros use
Automated and open source tools can help you conduct web application, network, and database penetration tests. Read more
The SSO tax is killing trust in the security industry
Application providers charge fees to implement single sign-on but don't deliver a full SSO experience. Threat actors are taking advantage of the situation. Read more
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023
Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in 2023. Read more