CTOvision

JUNE 12, 2014

Why does security have to be so onerous? Is this password secure enough: Mxyzptlk? Now that’s secure – good luck remembering it! We’ve migrated to a userid-password society; as we’ve added layers of security, we password-protect each layer: PC (and now device), network, enclave, application, database, and storage (encryption).

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Today, security, networking, and IT teams are faced with reduced headcount, shrinking budgets, and the very real need to do more with less. Yesterday’s hub-and-spoke networks and castle-and-moat security models were adequate when users, applications, and data all resided onsite in the corporate office or data center.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Since then, many CIOs I’ve spoken with have grappled with enterprise data security and privacy issues around AI usage in their companies. For example, one pharmaceutical company using ChatGPT4 or similar for corporate espionage could essentially spy on its competitor’s research queries.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 13, 2023

Gartner projects that spending on information security and risk management products and services will grow 11.3% To better focus security spend, some chief information security officers (CISOs) are shifting their risk assessments from IT systems to the data, applications, and processes that keep the business going.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Ready or not, the upgrade to an important Internet security operation may soon be launched. RELATED: Firewall face-off for the enterprise. Changing these keys and making them stronger is an essential security step, in much the same way that regularly changing passwords is considered a practical habit by any Internet user, ICANN says.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With the CSO50 Conference + Awards coming to the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona, October 2-4, we asked Bill Tsoukatos, Information Technology Director at Fort McDowell Enterprises, which owns the resort, to tell us what it’s like to manage IT security at a casino property.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 11, 2013

With this post we will dive a bit deeper into bogosity in networks, paying particular attention to the fundamental element of bogosity, the Bogon. We will then articulate a use case for the Centripetal Networks RuleGate which can ensure bogons never get to your enterprise.

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Galido

MAY 30, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - PCI Compliance and Network Segmentation - Information Technology Blog. The first step to determining the scope of your Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is segmenting your data networks. What You Should Know About PCI DSS Network Segmentation.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What you don’t do may be the most important thing Image Credit: Cigac Semiárido CIOs send a great deal of our time trying to secure the company’s networks. We invest in firewalls, two-factor authentication systems, and lots and lots of training for everyone in the company. Companies can avoid 99.9%

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Network World

JULY 26, 2017

This is particularly true for security teams. The security group, though, could not accept the fact that SD-WANs met the requirements stipulated by CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) guiding the chemical industry. CFATS professionals assume MPLS and firewalls to be mandated by the standard.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

This forces IT and information security specialists to constantly enhance protection to effectively counter information security incidents related to malware distribution through rogue websites, links, and email attachments. Traffic goes through filtering and security policies to ensure the user is only exposed to safe information.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

Zero Trust is a security framework that is better attuned to the modern era of sophisticated threats and interconnected systems. As more and more work has gone remote and personal devices like phones, tablets, and even laptops are being used for work, a firewall—virtual or physical—offers less and less protection.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Zachary Malone, SE Academy Manager at Palo Alto Networks The term “shift left” is a reference to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) that describes the phases of the process developers follow to create an application. How did the term shift-left security originate? Why is shift-left security important in cybersecurity?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

Protecting data and monitoring user behavior used to be relatively simple when everyone was behind the corporate firewall. For example, more people now need access to sensitive business data while working from home, on public computers, and via their mobile devices. That’s where Security Service Edge (SSE) is an advantage.

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Doctor Chaos

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By taking advantage of this wealth of information, you can get new ideas for your security systems and build on the defenses you already have. That understanding enables you to take your security practices to the next level, shutting down cyber criminals before they can get past step one. The Basics of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 26, 2023

Over the past three or four years, the industry has been abuzz with the concept of delivering converged security and networking features via the cloud. Then came the pandemic, and an unprecedented number of new network edges and remote employees popped up overnight.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses - Information Technology Blog. Here are top IT security risks you should avoid or manage before they take your business down. Or do you take security for a granted just because you don’t have a huge volume of data? But, here is a wakeup call for all you….

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

"Volt Typhoon," a state-sponsored cyber actor associated with the People's Republic of China (PRC), has been identified by Microsoft, the United States, and international cybersecurity authorities as the party responsible for recent activity affecting networks across U.S. The FBI, National Security Agency, and other U.S.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 28, 2023

Over the past three or four years, the industry has been abuzz with the concept of delivering converged security and networking features via the cloud. Then came the pandemic, and an unprecedented number of new network edges and remote employees popped up overnight.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The first network of smart devices was developed "way back" in the early 1980s. Securing your IoT environment. But what about securing this technology and the data flow coming from an army of Internet of Things environments? Mitigating the risks of IoT security threats. It is hard to believe, but true.

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Network World

JANUARY 23, 2017

Security experts, however, consistently fall in the pro-private camp. As a compliance and security expert, I have to agree. Some examples include Google Apps, Office 365, file sharing applications such as Box or Dropbox, and so on. The debate on public versus private cloud is a fierce one with advocates on both sides.

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KineticData

MARCH 20, 2024

This article delves into these challenges, focusing on strategies to ensure security, scalability, and performance in shared environments. Understanding the Landscape In multi-tenant architectures, resources such as computing power, databases, and network resources are shared among various users or clients, referred to here as tenants.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2020

For remote workers, endpoint security is perhaps the most essential measure as this is important in detecting the latest malware attacks. Another type of malware that has made headlines recently is Maze, and this is a great example of why you can’t assume that your security is going to stand up to these forms of malware.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 27, 2022

However, employees working outside the corporate firewall and other network protections pose some big security challenges, especially for large enterprises. CIOs and CSOs still have to ensure that employees outside of the corporate firewall can do their work securely. A fix that enables secure access.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. So an organization makes different strategies in implementing a security policy successfully. Security policies are tailored to the specific mission goals.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

This reliance increases the attack surface of organizations, with large networks requiring constant protection and monitoring. Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. universities, and industry leaders like IBM.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

In reality, their perceived lower level of security makes them attractive targets to malicious actors. Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services.

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GeekWire

MAY 14, 2020

In one example cited in the suit, a purported support technician — speaking on the phone with a user who was actually an Amazon investigator — used a remote connection to the investigator’s computer in a creative attempt to make it look like there was a problem installing Alexa. IP is not secure. Via Amazon Suit).

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Dataconomy

MAY 8, 2023

However, much like the vast expanse of space, the cloud can be a dangerous place without proper security measures in place. To navigate this cosmic challenge, the shared responsibility model has emerged as a guiding light in the world of cloud computing security. Customer responsibilities: Securing their own applications and data.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research shows there are more than 9,000 exposed Virtual Network Computing (VNC) servers that are being used without authentication, some of which belong to organizations in critical infrastructure. It relays graphical screen changes while transmitting mouse and keyboard inputs from one machine to another via a network.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 24, 2024

Deep learning AI: A rising workhorse Deep learning AI uses the same neural network architecture as generative AI, but can’t understand context, write poems or create drawings. Great for: Extracting meaning from unstructured data like network traffic, video & speech. Model sizes: ~Millions to billions of parameters.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Google is an example of a company that has started to create products that are tailored to meet the needs of colorblind users. If you take a look at the long list of things that a modern CIO is responsible for, securing the company’s network is right there at the top. What We’ll Be Talking About Next Time.

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Users are partly responsible for their own safety, and often the lack of security updates and knowledge of security protocol has made them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Why Should You Care? Limiting Risk.

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Galido

JANUARY 23, 2019

The main purpose of a VPN is to ensure privacy and online security, but nobody wants to sacrifice speed. A VPN network basically serves to protect your online identity and your privacy. You are sending and receiving data, and that process is transparent to many people or to your internet operator if you are not using a VPN network.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 23, 2023

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. We predict that the convergence of networking and security will continue to expand to more areas. And NGFWs aren’t done evolving.

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