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Feb 16, 2017
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RSA: Elite cryptographers scoff at idea that law enforcement can ‘overcome’ encryption

Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ call for a way to “overcome” cryptography met with scorn by a panel of elite cryptographers speaking at RSA Conference 2017. Read More

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Researchers trick 'CEO' email scammer into giving up identity
RSA: Watch out for a new weapon - your own data
NSS Labs rated 13 advanced endpoint security products, flagged 2 with caution rating
In and Around the 2017 RSA Conference
How Google reinvented security and eliminated the need for firewalls
Yahoo warns users of account breaches related to recent attacks
JavaScript-based ASLR bypass attack simplifies browser exploits
3 new information security jobs for the digital enterprise
Sophos CEO sounds the alarm on enterprise ransomware attacks

Solution Center: Rapid7

Do You Have the Power to Make Nothing Happen?

When it comes to security, the ability to "Make Nothing Happen" is really quite exciting. Check out these resources to learn how Rapid7's threat exposure management, incident detection and security advisory services enable organizations to see network risks and spot attacks before they damage your network. When you can make nothing happen, your enterprise can make growth happen. Read More

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Researchers trick 'CEO' email scammer into giving up identity

Businesses targeted in email phishing schemes don’t always have to play the victim. They can actually fight back. Read More

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RSA: Watch out for a new weapon - your own data

As tens of thousands of the world’s top security pros gather at RSA Conference 2017 they are being called upon to watch out for a new threat: their own data. Read More

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NSS Labs rated 13 advanced endpoint security products, flagged 2 with caution rating

NSS Labs released the results from its advanced endpoint protection group test; 2 products were flagged with "caution" ratings, one with a "neutral" rating, 9 were "recommended" and only one was awarded a "security recommended" rating. Read More

In and Around the 2017 RSA Conference

Interesting announcements on cognitive computing, endpoint security, middleware, and threat intelligence Read More

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How Google reinvented security and eliminated the need for firewalls

In some ways, Google is like every other large enterprise. It had the typical defensive security posture based on the concept that the enterprise is your castle and security involves building moats and walls to protect the perimeter. Read More

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Yahoo warns users of account breaches related to recent attacks

Yahoo has begun warning individual users that their accounts with the service may have been compromised in a massive data breach it reported late last year. Read More

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JavaScript-based ASLR bypass attack simplifies browser exploits

Researchers have devised a new attack that can bypass address space layout randomization (ASLR) in browsers and possibly other applications. Read More

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3 new information security jobs for the digital enterprise

With digitization comes 3 new IT roles - strategic consultant, product security specialist and dedicated application developer Read More

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Sophos CEO sounds the alarm on enterprise ransomware attacks

Ransomware is increasingly becoming a problem for companies, and the CEO of a leading computer security company says he fears 2017 could see entire companies shut down until they pay up, or risk losing all their data. Read More

Video/Webcast: OpenText

New EU Data Policies Will Transform Business Practices Across the Organization: Get Ready for the GDPR

The European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will deeply impact the business operations of multi-national companies worldwide. In this interactive format, Digital Clarity Group's Tim Walters and OpenText's Janet de Guzman discuss key questions that frame the conversations that you should be having. We look forward to you joining us for the live event on: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at 11:00 AM EST Read More

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