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November 16, 2021

Spike in encrypted malware poses dual challenge for CISOs

Faced with a surge in malware hidden in encrypted traffic, CISOs are being tasked with managing technical solutions while also adhering to privacy considerations. Read more ▶

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Sponsored by Sophos: Novel Encryption Technique Helps Lockfile Ransomware Hide in Plain Sight

But prevention advice is not new: enterprises need a multilayered approach for protection.

6 key points of the new CISA/NSA 5G cloud security guidance

The security guidance focuses on zero-trust concepts as the US agencies anticipate growth of 5G networks.

8 tips for a standout security analyst resume

Learn how to present and prioritize your education, skills, and experience to land your next security analyst job.

Image: How Target's CISO balances customer security and customer experience

How Target's CISO balances customer security and customer experience

In wake of a 2013 data breach, Rich Agostino rebuilt Target’s approach to cybersecurity, addressing vulnerabilities while maintaining a user-friendly web presence for customers.

5 IT risk assessment frameworks compared

Formal risk assessment methodologies can help take guesswork out of evaluating IT risks if applied appropriately. Here is real-world feedback on using COBIT, OCTAVE, FAIR, NIST RMF, and TARA.

Which countries are most (and least) at risk for cybercrime?

Cybersecurity firm SEON has come up with a snapshot of how the threat of cybercrime differs around the world, ranking countries that are most and least vulnerable.

Flaws in the Nucleus embedded TCP/IP stack puts critical systems at risk

The NUCLEUS:13 vulnerabilities can allow remote code execution or denial of service attacks. Billions of devices could be affected.

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