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1-in-5 Billing Organizations Experienced Payments Data Theft in 2017

April 9, 2018

More than 80 percent of organizations that have been impacted by a data breach have introduced a new security framework and 79 percent have reduced employee access to customer data, according to new benchmark data.

Hiring and Training Challenges for CISOs in 2018

Eliminate the Skills Gap by Addressing 3 Major Challenges

Jack Miller

April 4, 2018

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The cybersecurity skills shortage is not only real – it is one of the biggest challenges IT leaders face today. As the threat landscape becomes more complex, it’s difficult to find and hire trained personnel who are both cyber professionals and affordable. To make matters worse, long-term retention of those employees is almost impossible as they are always being poached by other companies.

6 Ways for SMBs to Improve their Security, with Little Security Expertise

Plus a Checklist of 7 Security Must-Haves

Ivan Dominguez

April 4, 2018

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When it comes to securing your organization’s data, it may feel like you need to cover all of the spaces: inside, outside, and even upside down. It’s no wonder, since security risks exist everywhere: inside the network and outside the firewall, from employees accidentally leaking information via their mobile devices to outside phishing and malware threats trying to get in.

Demystifying AI in Cybersecurity

Hamid Karimi

April 4, 2018

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For many in the IT industry and cybersecurity domain, embracing AI without clearly understanding what it can and cannot offer is akin to flying blind in the ever-expanding computing skies. AI will have a particularly important role to play in cybersecurity and next-gen data center, however that merits a closer look at its present state first.

How to Use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

A Conversation with NIST’s Matthew Barrett

Jeffrey Morgan

April 4, 2018

Version 1.0 of the NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (CSF) celebrated its fourth birthday in February. The CSF is a “risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity risk... designed to complement existing business and cybersecurity operations.” I recently spoke with Matthew Barrett, NIST program manager for the CSF, and he provided me with a great deal of insight into using the framework.

Put Password Pain in the Past with Multi-Factor Authentication

How to ease security fatigue with multi-factor authentication.

John Maring

April 4, 2018

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People are ingenious when it comes to finding workarounds to systems they don’t like, and many of those workarounds are sources of risk.

IBM X-Force Report: Fewer Records Breached in 2017

April 4, 2018

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The 2018 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has found the number of records breached dropped nearly 25 percent in 2017, as cybercriminals shifted their focus on launching ransomware and destructive attacks that lock or destruct data unless the victim pays a ransom.

McAfee Report Finds Automation and Use of Gamification are Key to Cybersecurity

April 4, 2018

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A new McAfee report finds that concerted efforts to increase job satisfaction, automation in the Security Operations Center (SOC) and gamification in the workplace are key to beating cybercriminals at their own game.

The Unstoppable Convergence Between Physical and Cybersecurity

A combination of cyber and physical defense is not only inevitable, but can make enterprise security stronger.

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2018

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It has only been in the last few years that the networked enablement of everyday business functions has forced enterprises to embrace the fact that physical security and cybersecurity must be treated in a unified manner.

Hackers Test Out Jackpotting Scheme for ATM Fraud - Security Magazine

Hitting the Jackpot at the ATM

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2018

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Will hackers hit all the ATMs, or is it a simple matter to prevent further attacks?

ON DEMAND: DevSecOps creates an environment of shared responsibility for security, where AppSec and development teams become more collaborative. With the right training and tools, developers can become more hands-on with security and, with that upskilling, stand out among their peers... however, they need the security specialists on-side, factoring them into securing code from the start and championing this mindset across the company.

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) is a serious problem that has been on the rise for several years. The unprecedented event of the current pandemic will rival or even exceed any previous events. If COVID-19 by itself wasn't bad enough, add civil disturbance, bail reform, and the state of law enforcement, and you have a perfect storm.

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2020 August

This month in Security magazine, we examine how physical security leaders are being propelled into a unique position of revenue preservers and risk managers for their businesses. In addition, we profile Scott Ashworth, Director of Security for Atlanta United. Also, security leaders discuss how to develop cybersecurity careers, election security, data protection strategies, measuring and reporting security operations maturity and more!

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