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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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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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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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LayerX Security Raises $24M for its Browser Security Platform, Enabling Employees to Work Securely from Any Browser, Anywhere

CIO Business Intelligence

LayerX’s Enterprise Browser Extension is compatible with all commonly used browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge and others, without requiring agents, a VPN or network modifications. LayerX protects against all threats, whether they were inadvertently or maliciously caused by the employee, or whether they were originated by the attacker.

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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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NASA Audit: Cyber Risk Skyrockets with 'Work from Home'

SecureWorld News

Significantly, improper use incidents—which result from a violation of an organization's acceptable use policies, such as installing unapproved software or viewing inappropriate material—increased the most, from 249 in 2017 to 1,103 in 2020, a 343 percent growth. 6 key areas where NASA's information security is failing.

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Tech Moves: Adriane Brown joins KKR board; AI2 adds HR exec; Ossia and LevelTen hire CFOs; more

GeekWire

F5 Networks Photo). — F5 Networks named Equinix Chief Information Security Officer and Microsoft alum Michael Montoya to its board of directors. Prior to joining Equinix, he was SVP and chief information security officer at Digital Realty. Read the story. Michael Montoya. (F5

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