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5 signs we're finally getting our act together on security

Network World

The high-water line in information security gets higher each year. Although that kind of malware has been around for years, the current model of encrypting user files to hold data hostage came about just recently. As a result, criminals are on track to make nearly $1 billion this year from ransomware, IBM X-Force said.

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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy

CTOvision

It covers the systematic data management of the company and can also be referred to as information security policy standards when working in an on-premise, cloud, or a hybrid-computing environment. The recipient uses a private key that he or she alone can access to decrypt the information. Symmetric key encryption.

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Cybersecurity: Is AI Ready for Primetime In Cyber Defense?

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Last year, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and IBM began offering machine learning tools in the cloud, allowing developers easy access to an array of tools previously available only to data scientists. Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. What if machines could detect malware early in the kill chain?

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RSA Conference 2015 – San Francisco 20-24 April 2015

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Offering five full days of educational training from experienced industry practitioners, the RSA Conference is widely regarded as one of the world''s leading forums for enterprises and technical information security professionals. See promising young companies who are developing the next generation of cyber security solutions.

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The BYOD Problem

Cloud Musings

To an employer, however, that smart device is nothing more than a dagger posed to rip apart every shred of corporate security. This reality of modern business was highlighted by the Information Security Community on LinkedIn through their 2016 Spotlight Report on “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD).

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OASIS Advances Automated Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing with STIX, TAXII, CybOX

CTOvision

The work will support automated information analysis and sharing for cyber security situational awareness, real-time network defense, and sophisticated threat characterization and response. Derek Manky, Global Security Strategist, Fortinet. IBM has long supported industry standards to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Hardest tech roles to fill (+ solutions!)

Hacker Earth

There are a handful of go-to online communities where software architects learn and share information such as Meetup , IBM Community , Code Project , and Stack Overflow. . A few examples of these courses include network security, information security, cyber investigation, cybersecurity management and policy, and others.