Dark Reading Weekly -- December 26, 2019

Santa and the Zero-Trust Model: A Christmas Story

How would the world's most generous elf operate in a world of zero-trust security? A group of cybersecurity experts lets us know.

Privacy Requirements & Penalties Grow, Causing Firms to Struggle

Between Europe's and California's privacy laws, companies have a complex landscape to navigate in 2020. Even data-mature industries, such as financial services, see problems ahead.

'Honoring' CCPA's Binding Principles Nationally Won't Be Easy

Even companies with the reach, capital, and innovative capacity of Microsoft or Google will struggle to adhere to the tenets of California's new consumer privacy law.

IoT Security: How Far We've Come, How Far We Have to Go

As organizations fear the proliferations of connected devices on enterprise networks, the private and public sector come together to address IoT vulnerabilities.

2020 & Beyond: The Evolution of Cybersecurity

As new technologies disrupt the industry, remember that security is a process, not a goal. Educate yourself on how you can best secure your corner of the Web.

5 Security Resolutions to Prevent a Ransomware Attack in 2020

Proactively consider tools to detect anomalous behavior, automatically remediate, and segment threats from moving across the network.

Citrix Urges Firms to Harden Configurations After Flaw Report

A vulnerability in two of the company's appliances opens 80,000 networks up for exploitation.

SIM Swapping Attacks: What They Are & How to Stop Them

Fraudsters with social engineering skills are hijacking cell phone SIM cards to access victims' bitcoin and social media accounts.

20 Vulnerabilities to Prioritize Patching Before 2020

Researchers list the top 20 vulnerabilities currently exploited by attack groups around the world.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Traits to Develop for Cybersecurity Success

Cultivate these half-dozen qualities and watch your career soar.

The Night Before 'Breachmas'

What does identity management have to do with Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol'? A lot more than you think.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

The Year of Magecart: How the E-Commerce Raiders Reigned in 2019

Breaching British Airways, Ticketmaster, and Macy's, Magecart attack groups sharply rose in sophistication and pervasiveness this year -- and show no signs of slowing down.

Someone's Been Very Naughty ...

Cybercriminals expose Santa's naughty list -- names and reasons -- on the Internet. "Ho, ho, ho! God, what a mess!" exclaims a source who requested anonymity.

The Year in Security: 2019