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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How to Get the Most Out of Your Penetration TestsHow to Get the Most Out of Your Penetration Tests

While there are myriad benefits to conducting penetration tests, not all tests will provide the results you need. These tips will help organizations get the best value from pen testing.

byKaren D. Schwartz
Jul 13, 2020
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Visa Restrictions Are Threatening US Plans for AI DominanceVisa Restrictions Are Threatening US Plans for AI Dominance
byTerri Coles
Jul 12, 2020
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Proofpoint Insider Threat Platform Detects, Prevents RisksProofpoint Insider Threat Platform Detects, Prevents Risks
bySean Michael Kerner
Jul 4, 2020
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How Microsoft WSUS Fits into Your Security Strategy
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How Microsoft WSUS Fits into Your Security StrategyHow Microsoft WSUS Fits into Your Security Strategy
byBrien Posey
Jul 2, 2020
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Protecting Your Environment with Open Source Security ToolsProtecting Your Environment with Open Source Security Tools
byKaren D. Schwartz
Jun 20, 2020
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Data center racks
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New Malware Makes Air-Gapped Data Center Networks Less BulletproofNew Malware Makes Air-Gapped Data Center Networks Less Bulletproof
byMaria Korolov, Data Center Knowledge
Jun 9, 2020
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How-To: Combating Security Alert Fatigue
How-To: Combating Security Alert Fatigue
May 14, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Accurics Introduces Code-to-Cloud Security Technology
Accurics Introduces Code-to-Cloud Security Technology
Apr 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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How Boston Hospital Changed Its Approach to Protecting Data
How Boston Hospital Changed Its Approach to Protecting Data
Apr 20, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Neglected Infrastructure, Invasive Tech to Plague Infosec in 2022
Neglected Infrastructure, Invasive Tech to Plague Infosec in 2022
Apr 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Dark Reading
Insecure Home Office Networks Heighten Work-at-Home Risks
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Insecure Home Office Networks Heighten Work-at-Home Risks
Insecure Home Office Networks Heighten Work-at-Home Risks
Apr 14, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading
Phishing Attack Update: Conversation Hijacking Expands Threat Vector
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Phishing Attack Update: Conversation Hijacking Expands Threat Vector
Phishing Attack Update: Conversation Hijacking Expands Threat Vector
Apr 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBrien Posey
Minimizing Cloud Security Risk
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Minimizing Cloud Security Risk
Minimizing Cloud Security Risk
Mar 30, 2020
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1 Min Read
byStuart Burns
Cybersecurity Tools: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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Cybersecurity Tools: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Cybersecurity Tools: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBrien Posey
application security
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F5 Continues to Shape Its Future with New App Security Products
F5 Continues to Shape Its Future with New App Security Products
Feb 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Firmware Weaknesses Can Turn Computer Subsystems into Trojans
Firmware Weaknesses Can Turn Computer Subsystems into Trojans
Feb 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Dark Reading
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Cloud Threat Report Shows Need for Consistent DevSecOps
Cloud Threat Report Shows Need for Consistent DevSecOps
Feb 14, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, InformationWeek
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Synopsys Combines App Testing Tools to Speed Flaw Remediation
Synopsys Combines App Testing Tools to Speed Flaw Remediation
Feb 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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8 of the 10 Most Exploited Bugs Last Year Involved Microsoft Products
8 of the 10 Most Exploited Bugs Last Year Involved Microsoft Products
Feb 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
SharePoint Bug Proves Popular Weapon for Nation-State Attacks
SharePoint Bug Proves Popular Weapon for Nation-State Attacks
Feb 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Dark Reading
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‘Snake’ Ransomware Linked to Iran, Targets Industrial Controls
‘Snake’ Ransomware Linked to Iran, Targets Industrial Controls
Jan 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Neustar's Real-Time Threat Service Uses AI to Identify Risks
Neustar's Real-Time Threat Service Uses AI to Identify Risks
Jan 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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IT in 2020: A Look at the Year Ahead
IT in 2020: A Look at the Year Ahead
Jan 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byInforma Tech Network
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Iran’s Cyber Attack on Billionaire Adelson Provides Lesson on Strategy
Iran’s Cyber Attack on Billionaire Adelson Provides Lesson on Strategy
Jan 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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2019 Cybersecurity Threats Grew in Scope, Complexity
2019 Cybersecurity Threats Grew in Scope, Complexity
Dec 19, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Sophos Offers Developers Threat Intelligence as a Service
Sophos Offers Developers Threat Intelligence as a Service
Dec 6, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
Social Engineering Attacks: Protecting Your Company
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Social Engineering Attacks: Protecting Your Company
Social Engineering Attacks: Protecting Your Company
Dec 5, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
threat detection
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Top Services Firm Turns to SOAR Framework to Protect Clients
Top Services Firm Turns to SOAR Framework to Protect Clients
Nov 27, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Top 10 Unified Threat Management Appliances
Top 10 Unified Threat Management Appliances
Nov 20, 2019
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1 Min Read
byBrien Posey
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Midsized Companies Most Vulnerable to Cybersecurity Risks
Midsized Companies Most Vulnerable to Cybersecurity Risks
Nov 15, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Security Splash: What It Means for the Tech Giant
Microsoft Security Splash: What It Means for the Tech Giant
Nov 13, 2019
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz
Windows Server 2003 running in a data center
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Technical Debt: A Data Center Security Risk You Can’t Afford
Technical Debt: A Data Center Security Risk You Can’t Afford
Nov 7, 2019
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1 Min Read
byMaria Korolov, Data Center Knowledge
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Adobe Exposed Data of More Than 7 Million Software Users
Adobe Exposed Data of More Than 7 Million Software Users
Oct 28, 2019
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
U.K. Repelled 600 Cyber Attacks This Year, Many From Overseas
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U.K. Repelled 600 Cyber Attacks This Year, Many From Overseas
U.K. Repelled 600 Cyber Attacks This Year, Many From Overseas
Oct 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Normally Hush-Hush NSA Opens Doors of New Cyber Directorate
Normally Hush-Hush NSA Opens Doors of New Cyber Directorate
Oct 14, 2019
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News

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