5 emerging attack vectors that explain the reality of the cybersecurity arms race
Enterprises are no doubt wondering what will hit them next. Here’s a handful of answers about what’s possible
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Lessons from Lizard Squad, the hackers who commoditized DDoS attacks
Though designed to do harm, It had all the trappings of a real business, including some high-profile “case studies” like Microsoft and Sony
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The Spiceworks Review: What the new year will bring for network admins
Our monthly roundup of the most interesting discussions on the industry’s popular discussion forum, including security threats, the IoT and more
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This may be the IT risk reality check Canadian firms need
Research from Cisco and IDC suggests that firms here shouldn’t be complacent about their ability to protect data
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The perennial IT security mistake: This is not a war you’ll win
A recent Ciena Webinar brings includes an expert who suggests it’s time to rethink the way we approach data protection
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How the ‘Third Network’ could create the Internet we’ve always wanted
MEF co-authors a white paper which suggests online experiences could soon look a lot better — and safer
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Fight off DDoS defeatism with these three defence tactics
The research suggests that distributed denial of service attacks are only getting worse, but throwing up your hands is not an option
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The man who created the Honeynet on the hardest hackers to hunt
Lance Spitzner makes a stop at the recent SecTor conference to discuss a longstanding issue in IT security: the human factor
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A former CSIS exec explains the ‘lone wolf’ effect on IT security
At the recent SecTor conference, Ray Boisvert discusses the kind of attacker that’s likely to strike organizations, and what they should do
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How CIOs should approach Millennials and mobile security
An IDC research study shows IT leaders are surprisingly open to feedback on device policies, but it needs to work both ways
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Celebrity photo hacking is nothing next to these DDoS attacks
Everyone will be asking network admins about iCloud backup, but recent Arbor Networks data suggests there are bigger concerns
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New Brunswick’s CISO outlines the essentials of IT security leadership
What kind of chief information security officer would suggest that a key portion of his role includes “making friends?” Jamie Rees, that’s who
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Financial services CISOs know exactly who to blame for IT security issues
Execs from TMX Group, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Canada and LoyaltyOne discuss their philosophy around data protection at SC Congress
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The somewhat magical mathematics of IT risk
Bad mental habits can inhibit innovation. How thinking like Houdini can help CIOs find a way out of constraints
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How TD Bank faces overwhelming IT security risks head-on
A senior executive gives a rare glimpse into the myriad threats to its systems and customer data, and the most important tool to mitigate them
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The IT security issues that made Heartbleed inevitable
A flaw in OpenSSL could have been prevented — and so should all kinds of other vulnerabilities that keep coming up
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Heartbleed: What network admins should tell users about the OpenSSL crisis
The security hole that’s been talked about around the world will provoke a lot of questions. Here’s how best to answer them quickly
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Why not all DDoS attacks are alike
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network, IT security, and data analytics:
Tips for dealing with massive DDoS attacks: A recent ComputerWorld India feature outlines the top five tips for CIO and technology decision makers to manage the rise of DDoS Attacks....
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The fast (network) and the furious (rate of security attacks)
A Gartner analyst warns that companies are facing a dilemma in conducting thorough inspections while ensuring traffic can flow freely
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Enough with the locking-and-blocking security approach
Our weekly roundup of what’s worth reading online includes stories about NGFWs, IT budget cuts, mobile ransomware and more
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The IT security trick that’s fooling oil and gas firms
Cisco’s 2014 Annual Security Report contains information about the specific techniques being used against various vertical markets. Better watch where you (and your coworkers) are Web surfing
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What network admins should fear this year
As gadget-lovers marvel at the future of consumer technology at CES 2014, IT professionals need to be aware of the evolving nature of security threats that will follow
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How voice and video will keep omni-channel banking secure
Authentication for banking transactions has become more complex due to increased risk, but the must be taken off the user. Biometrics could be the answer
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Guide to Protecting Your Network from Advanced Threats
Today’s hackers are sophisticated, and it’s becoming harder for organizations to stay one step ahead of attacks. This is why SearchSecurity.com has created an Essential Guide to dealing with advanced threats. The guide explains which threats are changing the fastest and offers advice on how to...
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The Average Company Faced 100+ Successful Cyberattacks in 2013 [Study]
Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network, cyber and data security:
Respondents to Ponemon Institute’s latest global cyber crime study experienced an average of 1.4 successful cyberattacks per week in 2013. This is an increase of 20% from last year. The...
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