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How to prepare for post-quantum computing security
One of the biggest fears about quantum computing is its ability to easily break current encryption algorithms. Learn why and how to start making quantum security preparations.
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This is your guide to the breaking news, trending topics and more from Black Hat USA 2025, one of the world's top cybersecurity conferences.
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How to recover from a ransomware attack: A complete guide
With a ransomware recovery plan, organizations can act quickly to prevent data loss without descending into chaos. Learn the crucial steps to incorporate into your plan.
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How to use the John the Ripper password cracker
Password crackers are essential tools in any pen tester's toolbox. This step-by-step tutorial explains how to use John the Ripper, an open source offline password-cracking tool.
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An explanation of encryption
Encryption converts data into code that is only decipherable with the right key. This can be used to protect sensitive information in messages, payments and records.
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The latest from Black Hat USA 2025
This is your guide to the breaking news, trending topics and more from Black Hat USA 2025, one of the world's top cybersecurity conferences.
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How liveness detection catches deepfakes and spoofing attacks
Biometric liveness detection can stop fake users in their tracks. Learn how the technology works to distinguish real humans from deepfakes and other spoofing attacks.
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Change is in the wind for SecOps: Are you ready?
Attackers have historically had time on their side, outpacing defenders who have struggled to keep up. Agentic AI appears poised to change the game.
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Network Security Get Started
The differences between inbound and outbound firewall rules
Firewalls can support both inbound and outbound firewall rules, but there are important differences between the two. Learn more about each and their uses.
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AI security: Top experts weigh in on the why and how
AI is everywhere, so security focus on this new technology is essential. In this podcast episode, three top security experts review the risks and discuss ways to mitigate them.
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Intel & Red Hat: Leading the way in Enterprise AI
Combining Intel’s silicon experience with Red Hat’s software innovation to enable AI-driven hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
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Transform Your Network Security: Secure, Agile, and Ready for the Future
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Black Hat 2025: Navigating AI and supply chain security
Experts at the conference will discuss how AI impacts software supply chain security, highlighting challenges and strategies for developers and security teams.
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Is post-quantum cryptography the next Y2K?
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Top DevSecOps certifications and trainings for 2025
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How to perform a cybersecurity risk assessment in 5 steps
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How to recover from a ransomware attack: A complete guide
With a ransomware recovery plan, organizations can act quickly to prevent data loss without descending into chaos. Learn the crucial steps to incorporate into your plan.
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How to remove ransomware, step by step
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How to discover and manage shadow APIs
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How to calculate cybersecurity ROI for CEOs and boards
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AI security: Top experts weigh in on the why and how
AI is everywhere, so security focus on this new technology is essential. In this podcast episode, three top security experts review the risks and discuss ways to mitigate them.
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How liveness detection catches deepfakes and spoofing attacks
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DLP and DSPM: Navigate policy challenges and quiet alert noise
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How to implement security control rationalization
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Information Security Basics
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How to use the John the Ripper password cracker
Password crackers are essential tools in any pen tester's toolbox. This step-by-step tutorial explains how to use John the Ripper, an open source offline password-cracking tool.
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An explanation of encryption
Encryption converts data into code that is only decipherable with the right key. This can be used to protect sensitive information in messages, payments and records.
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An explanation of purple teaming
Purple teaming unites offensive red teams and defensive blue teams to share knowledge, find vulnerabilities and strengthen security through structured frameworks and playbooks.
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Dark Reading News Desk turns 10, back at Black Hat USA for 2025
Dark Reading's 2025 News Desk marks a decade of Black Hat USA memories. We're making our return with a slate of interviews that help you stay up on the latest research from Black Hat — no trip to Las Vegas required.
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Low-code tools in Microsoft Azure allowed unprivileged access
Using the API Connections for Azure Logic Apps, a security researcher found unauthenticated users could access sensitive data of other customers.
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New 'Shade BIOS' technique beats every kind of security
What if malware didn't require an operating system to function? How would anyone possibly notice, let alone disable it?
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