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4 information security threats that will dominate 2017

Network World

Looking ahead to 2017, the Information Security Forum (ISF) , a global, independent information security body that focuses on cyber security and information risk management, forecasts businesses will face four key global security threats in 2017.

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See You At RSA Conference 2017!

Cloud Musings

I am personally excited to be delivering the (ISC)² CCSP Two-Day Crash Course at RSA Conference 2017 ! RSA Conference 2017 provides the opportunity for all attendees at all levels to grow their knowledge, exchange ideas with peers and further their careers. Looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco!!

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What you need to know about the 2017 RSA Conference

IT Toolbox

With a purported (and unconfirmed) 40,000 attendees, there was a ton of energy around the amazing field of information security that impacts everyone working in and around IT. If you missed this year’s RSA Conference, it was quite the spectacle.

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IDG Contributor Network: Top 5 InfoSec concerns for 2017

Network World

Each and every day, it seems, the tech community wakes up to news of another attack on data security and privacy. As IT professionals, we spend our days working to the best of our knowledge and ability to keep company information secure. Some days, however, when news of new attacks hit, it can feel like we’ll never get ahead.

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Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Linux Desktop Security 2017

Galido

Even though Linux prides in protecting its clients more than its other competitors do, it is still susceptible to security issues if you’re not careful. This is why we decided to talk about 5 tips to improve your Linux desktop security in 2017 that are easy to follow and will give great results. Use Linux Firewall. Thomas Milva.

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What IT security pros are earning in 2017

Network World

It is no wonder that information security remains one of the most top-of-mind issues for CIOs, CISOs, and CEOs. The result is continued high demand for IT security pros. The market for IT security professionals is poised for another strong year,” notes CompTIA Senior Vice President Tim Herbert.

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Managing risk by understanding attack surfaces

Network World

At ShmooCon 2017, CSO's Steve Ragan sits down with Gabe Bassett, senior information security data Scientist at Verizon Enterprise Solutions. The two discuss how attack surfaces work within the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and how companies can use those to assess their risk profiles.