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• API keys: Weaknesses and security best practices

  API keys are not a replacement for API security. They only offer a first step in authentication -- and they require additional security measures to keep them protected. Continue Reading

• Rein in cybersecurity tool sprawl with a portfolio approach

  Market consolidation can counterintuitively exacerbate cybersecurity tool sprawl, with many products offering overlapping features. A portfolio approach brings clarity to chaos. Continue Reading

• IaC security scanning tools, features and use cases

  Infrastructure-as-code templates help organizations track cloud assets and other important items. Proper IaC scanning can help companies avoid potential security pitfalls. Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi AP placement best practices and security policies

  From a security standpoint, Wi-Fi network designers should consider the physical and logical placement of APs, as well as management, segmentation and rogue devices. Continue Reading

• Enterprise risk management should inform cyber-risk strategies

  Cyber-risk doesn't exist in a vacuum. By understanding the broader enterprise risk management landscape, CISOs can make decisions that best serve the business. Continue Reading

• Implement zero trust to improve API security

  Not all organizations have an API security strategy in place. Using zero trust in API security is one way to protect APIs and reduce their changes of being attacked.Continue Reading

• How to secure blockchain: 10 best practices

  Blockchain has huge potential in the enterprise, but remember all emerging technologies come with their own risks. Consider these 10 best practices for securing blockchain.Continue Reading

• Attack surface reduction rules for Microsoft productivity apps

  Attack surface reduction rules in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint help prevent apps from launching executable files and scripts, running suspicious scripts and more.Continue Reading

• Manage security posture with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  Organizations need to implement security posture management to ensure their cybersecurity strategy can address malicious actions inside and out.Continue Reading

• Smart contract benefits and best practices for security

  While smart contracts promise enormous benefits in the enterprise, they also present opportunities for cybercriminals. Explore best practices to keep them secure.Continue Reading

• 9 smart contract vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them

  Smart contracts execute tasks automatically when specific events occur, and often handle large data and resource flows. This makes them particularly attractive to attackers.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a smart contract audit and why it's needed

  Smart contracts ensure the integrity of transactions, such as those that initiate key services. A smart contract audit is one way to ensure the programs work as designed.Continue Reading

• Follow a 6-phase roadmap to secure cyber-physical systems

  Cyber-physical systems help bridge the digital world with the physical world, but they introduce cybersecurity risks that must be addressed.Continue Reading

• How to build a better vulnerability management program

  With a vulnerability management program in place, your organization is better equipped to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in people, processes and technologies.Continue Reading

• How to start handling Azure network security

  Before adopting Microsoft Azure, it's important to consider how to secure the cloud network. That's where network security groups and Azure Firewall come in.Continue Reading

• Where climate change and cyber attacks intersect

  One session at RSA Conference 2023 focused on climate change -- a topic that is not commonly featured during cybersecurity conversations, but should be.Continue Reading

• How to prepare for a cybersecurity audit

  Organizations should conduct regular cybersecurity audits to determine if their networks and other assets are properly protected, as well as if they meet compliance mandates.Continue Reading

• How to use a CASB to manage shadow IT

  Shadow IT can cost organizations time, money and security. One way to combat unauthorized use of applications is to deploy a CASB.Continue Reading

• Centralized vs. decentralized identity management explained

  With decentralized identity, organizations can worry less about data security and privacy, while users get more control over their information. But it's not without challenges.Continue Reading

• How to use Azure AD Connect synchronization for hybrid IAM

  Organizations face many challenges authenticating and authorizing users in hybrid infrastructures. One way to handle hybrid IAM is with Microsoft Azure AD Connect for synchronization.Continue Reading

• ICS kill chain: Adapting the cyber kill chain to ICS environments

  As IT/OT convergence continues to gain traction, industrial control system security cannot be ignored. Performing pen tests based on the ICS Kill Chain can help.Continue Reading

• Reinforce industrial control system security with ICS monitoring

  Monitoring an industrial control system environment isn't that different from monitoring a traditional IT environment, but there are some considerations to keep in mind.Continue Reading

• 4 cloud API security best practices

  APIs make up the majority of web traffic now, but they aren't always kept as secure as needed. Consider implementing these four cloud API security best practices.Continue Reading

• 6 principles for building engaged security governance

  Security governance isn't enough. Enter engaged security governance -- an ongoing process that aligns business strategy with security across an organization.Continue Reading

• How to apply and edit Wireshark display filters

  Wireshark display filters enable users to narrow the scope of a network traffic scan. Use this tutorial to apply and edit display filters to make detailed network sniffing easier.Continue Reading

• Customize workflows with Wireshark profiles

  Wireshark has a variety of uses, which is why creating multiple personalized Wireshark profiles is important. Learn about Wireshark profiles, how to share them and more.Continue Reading

• How to build a cyber-resilience culture in the enterprise

  Discover how organizations can build a culture of cyber resilience by reducing risk, limiting damage, having a disaster recovery plan and assuming a cyber attack is coming.Continue Reading

• How to configure Windows privacy settings with Intune

  To personalize UX, Windows devices aren't shy about collecting user data. This isn't ideal for enterprise security. Discover how to lock down privacy settings with Intune.Continue Reading

• Windows security tips for the enterprise

  Securing a Windows environment is no easy feat. Read up on low-hanging fruit to quickly address, as well as top tips from two security practitioners to get started.Continue Reading

• As a new CISO, the first 100 days on the job are critical

  As a chief information security officer, you won't get a second chance to make a first impression. Learn how a CISO's first 100 days lay the foundation for a successful tenure.Continue Reading

• How to use Wireshark OUI lookup for network security

  Wireshark OUI lookup helps cyber defenders, pen testers and red teams identify and target network endpoints -- and it can be accessed from any browser.Continue Reading

• How to implement least privilege access in the cloud

  More organizations are moving their resources to the cloud but are not paying attention to how cloud access privileges are allocated. Learn how to limit access in the cloud.Continue Reading

• How to maintain security with an understaffed security team

  Unsurprisingly, many companies function without a complete security team. Security tasks often fall to others in the organization. Here's some advice for stand-in security members.Continue Reading

• WLAN security: Best practices for wireless network security

  Follow these wireless network security best practices to ensure your company's WLAN remains protected against the top threats and vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• Industrial control system security needs ICS threat intelligence

  Threat actors and nation-states constantly try to find ways to attack all-important industrial control systems. Organizations need specialized ICS threat intelligence to fight back.Continue Reading

• 6 ways to prevent privilege escalation attacks

  Privileges dictate the access a user or device gets on a network. Hackers who access these privileges can create tremendous damage. But there are ways to keep your networks safe.Continue Reading

• How to manage and reduce secret sprawl

  Secret sprawl plagues companies, making them vulnerable to data breaches. Discover what causes secret sprawl and how to better protect secrets.Continue Reading

• 3 cloud security posture questions CISOs should answer

  As cloud adoption continues to accelerate, CISOs must help IT and cybersecurity teams keep pace with evolving cloud markets, especially when it comes to cloud security posture.Continue Reading

• 7 steps for implementing zero trust, with real-life examples

  More than a decade since the term's inception, zero-trust security is still much easier said than done. Here's how to get started.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a cybersecurity audit based on zero trust

  This checklist offers guidance on how to prepare for a zero-trust cybersecurity audit and helps document how well cybersecurity controls are performing based on CISA's ZTMM.Continue Reading

• Tips for developing cybersecurity leadership talent

  Navigating the skills gap from an employer's perspective starts with investing in talent. Get advice on how to develop and hire emerging leaders from an industry analyst.Continue Reading

• Use shadow IT discovery to find unauthorized devices and apps

  Shadow IT may be convenient for users, but it isn't for IT -- especially where security is concerned. Shadow IT discovery finds unmanaged devices and apps.Continue Reading

• How to connect cyber-risk and climate risk strategies

  Every business faces two global systemic risks: cybersecurity and climate change. Learn how to integrate these two areas of risk management for greater business resilience.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to improve your cloud security posture

  With more applications deployed to multiple clouds, organizations must shore up their security posture, and cloud security posture management is designed to help. Find out why.Continue Reading

• 7 CISO succession planning best practices

  Nothing is certain except death, taxes and CISO turnover. Learn how to prepare for the inevitable and future-proof your security program with a succession plan.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices

  Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here.Continue Reading

• How to conduct a secure code review

  Learn how to conduct a secure code review -- a critical step in the software development lifecycle -- to avoid releasing an app with bugs and security vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• How to ensure a secure metaverse in your organization

  Before deploying your company's metaverse, follow these practices -- including inventorying vulnerabilities and developing T&Cs -- to proactively address metaverse security issues.Continue Reading

• 10 enterprise database security best practices

  Beyond protecting enterprise databases from vulnerabilities, it is critical to improve and review their security on a regular basis. Learn more with these database security best practices.Continue Reading

• SSH key management best practices and implementation tips

  SSH connects key systems and the people and processes necessary to keep them functioning. Learn how to use SSH key management best practices to protect your systems and network.Continue Reading

• How to perform a data risk assessment, step by step

  Organizations need confidence that they are properly identifying and protecting sensitive data. Follow these five steps to create a data risk assessment.Continue Reading

• How to prevent a data breach: 10 best practices and tactics

  When it comes to data breach prevention, the stakes are high. While it's impossible to eliminate the risk, organizations can minimize it by following these best practices.Continue Reading

• How to secure data at rest, in use and in motion

  With internal and external cyber threats on the rise, check out these tips to best protect and secure data at rest, in use and in motion.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to help cybersecurity pros avoid burnout

  Many security professionals are pushed to their breaking point. Discover three ways employers and managers can help their employees avoid burnout.Continue Reading

• Top 10 enterprise data security best practices

  To protect your organization's data and prevent its misuse, incorporate these 10 data security best practices into your enterprise data security strategy.Continue Reading

• Key factors to achieve data security in cloud computing

  Enterprises face a variety of data security concerns when deploying assets to the cloud. But there are some guidelines you can follow to make sure your assets are protected.Continue Reading

• Top 4 best practices to secure the SDLC

  NIST's Secure Software Development Framework is a set of practices for mitigating software vulnerabilities. Learn about the top SDLC best practices included in this framework.Continue Reading

• How to address security risks in GPS-enabled devices

  GPS-enabled devices not only pose personal risks but also pose risks to organizations. Learn about the security risks associated with tracking devices and how to address them.Continue Reading

• 3 steps for CDOs to ensure data sovereignty in the cloud

  Data sovereignty regulations, combined with a tsunami of data growth and increased cloud usage, have created a perfect storm that chief data officers must manage.Continue Reading

• Are 14-character minimum-length passwords secure enough?

  When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe.Continue Reading

• How to improve cyber attack detection using social media

  Social media has cybersecurity pros and cons. One benefit is that it can help improve cyber attack detection. These four real-world examples show how.Continue Reading

• How to design architecture for enterprise wireless security

  Learn about a five-phase design methodology that will help your company plan for and create an enterprise wireless security architecture.Continue Reading

• Implementing wireless security in the enterprise

  Learn how to properly secure your enterprise wireless network while considering UX, zero trust and commonly overlooked architectural mistakes.Continue Reading

• How to counter insider threats in the software supply chain

  Insider threats extend beyond employees within your company to include people working at partners and third parties. Learn about these insider threats in the software supply chain.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to ensure a successful access management strategy

  Access management is top of mind for organizations, especially in the hybrid workspace. Follow these five steps to create an access management strategy that benefits all users.Continue Reading

• 3 ways to apply security by design in the cloud

  Applying security-by-design principles to the cloud may not seem straightforward, but there are several ways to do so. These three areas are a good place to start.Continue Reading

• Is cloud critical infrastructure? Prep now for provider outages

  The cloud has quickly become critical infrastructure to many organizations. Learn about the top cloud provider outages, and discover tips on preventing disruption during downtime.Continue Reading

• Why companies should focus on preventing privilege escalation

  If attackers can elevate privileges once inside a system, their access can be unlimited. Discover common privilege escalation techniques and how to mitigate them.Continue Reading

• Best practices for creating an insider threat program

  A thorough insider threat program includes plan preparation, threat assessment, and plan review and renewal. Learn how to implement this three-step model to protect your company.Continue Reading

• 7 best practices for Web3 security risk mitigation

  Tech builders and businesses evaluating decentralized technologies should keep these seven Web3 security best practices in mind to help mitigate traditional and novel cyber threats.Continue Reading

• security information management (SIM)

  Security information management (SIM) is the practice of collecting, monitoring and analyzing security-related data from computer logs and various other data sources.Continue Reading

• 6 enterprise secure file transfer best practices

  Employees can share files with the click of a button -- but don't let the efficiency fool you. Use these secure file transfer best practices to avoid exposing confidential data.Continue Reading

• How to put cybersecurity sustainability into practice

  Cybersecurity sustainability practices involve mitigating cyber-risk without burning out people -- or burning through resources. Explore what that looks like on the ground.Continue Reading

• How endpoint encryption works in a data security strategy

  Companies should use encryption to keep data on endpoints protected should an attacker successfully get hold of a device or breach enterprise security measures.Continue Reading

• How to stop malicious or accidental privileged insider attacks

  How many permissions or privileges a user has will affect how big of an insider threat they are. Discover the issues surrounding privileged users and how to curtail these threats.Continue Reading

• 4 tips for selecting cybersecurity insurance

  Choosing a cybersecurity insurance provider can be a daunting and complex task. Follow this advice to select the best policy -- and provider -- for your business.Continue Reading

• Pave a path to cybersecurity and physical security convergence

  Physical security doesn't get the attention cybersecurity does, but that gap poses significant risks. Find out what you can do to better protect your organization's assets.Continue Reading

• Crosswalk cloud compliance to ensure consistency

  Combining a risk management framework with security policies can be tricky, but crosswalking -- especially in the cloud -- can help address inconsistencies and maintain compliance.Continue Reading

• Shifting security left requires a GitOps approach

  Shifting security left improves efficiency and minimizes risk in software development. Before successfully implementing this approach, however, key challenges must be addressed.Continue Reading

• How automated certificate management helps retain IT talent

  Organizations shouldn't waste their IT pros' time on unnecessary tasks -- especially during a skills shortage. Learn about the benefits of automated digital certificate management.Continue Reading

• How to successfully scale software bills of materials usage

  Companies must plan properly when implementing software bills of materials at scale. Accomplish these three goals to keep SBOMs updated, accurate and actionable, despite complexity.Continue Reading

• How AI can help security teams detect threats

  AI and machine learning are reshaping modern threat detection. Learn how they help security teams efficiently and accurately detect malicious actors.Continue Reading

• 4 software supply chain security best practices

  The increasing complexity of software supply chains makes it difficult for companies to understand all its components. Learn how to find vulnerabilities before attackers.Continue Reading

• Endpoint security is nothing without human operators

  The growing threat landscape has made endpoint security more important than ever. Deploying an endpoint security platform without the proper staff, however, is simply not enough.Continue Reading

• 3 areas privacy and cybersecurity teams should collaborate

  Organizations can get a lot of value by having their privacy and cybersecurity teams work closely together. Collaborating on compliance objectives is just one benefit.Continue Reading

• Is quantum computing ready to disrupt cybersecurity?

  Quantum computing isn't here yet, but now is the time for companies to start considering how it may affect their business -- both negatively and positively -- in the next decade.Continue Reading

• How to make security accessible to developers

  Apps are too often released with flaws and vulnerabilities. Learn how to make security accessible to developers by integrating best practices into the development lifecycle.Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity asset management takes ITAM to the next level

  Security pros need to focus on cybersecurity asset management for devices, services and the vendors that can help. Use our checklist to find out how and where to start.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to automate security testing in DevSecOps

  Read up on five areas of DevSecOps that benefit from security testing automation, such as code quality checking, web application scanning and vulnerability scanning.Continue Reading

• The importance of automated certificate management

  Managing the plethora of digital certificates can no longer be done in a spreadsheet by hand. Discover the importance of automated certificate management here.Continue Reading

• 4 API authentication methods to better protect data in transit

  The API attack surface isn't always well protected. Learn about the authentication methods your company can use to secure its APIs.Continue Reading

• The business benefits of data compliance

  Beyond appeasing auditors and avoiding fines, data compliance offers several business benefits. Discover how data compliance can build trust and improve publicity.Continue Reading

• Enterprise password security guidelines in a nutshell

  In this concise guide to passwords, experts at Cyber Tec outline the security problems that put enterprises at risk and offer answers on how to solve them.Continue Reading

• How to talk about cybersecurity risks, colloquially

  The cybersecurity field is riddled with confusion and complexity. Knowing how to talk about risk and how to manage it is key to building resilience.Continue Reading

• 5 open source offensive security tools for red teaming

  To be an effective red teamer, you need the right tools in your arsenal. These are five of the open source offensive security tools worth learning.Continue Reading

• 5 principles for AppSec program maturity

  Applications remain a top cause of external data breaches. Follow these five principles to achieve application security program maturity.Continue Reading

• 7 tips for building a strong security culture

  Cybersecurity isn't just IT's responsibility. Use these seven tips to build a security culture where employees and IT work together to keep their organization safe.Continue Reading

• federated identity management (FIM)

  Federated identity management (FIM) is an arrangement between multiple enterprises or domains that enables their users to use the same identification data (digital identity) to access all their networks.Continue Reading

• How to navigate cybersecurity product coverage

  Cybersecurity tools are complex. It can be difficult for organizations to know which tools do what, and which tools they need -- or don't.Continue Reading

• 11 video conferencing security and privacy best practices

  Video conferencing tools are a remote worker's lifeline. As such, it is essential to maintain their security. These 11 best practices will help ensure secure, private, video-enabled meetings.Continue Reading