Data breaches are a security nightmare that most CISOs will face at some point in their careers. While most data breaches are not recoverable, security teams can still reduce the impact and limit the damage. Avya Chaudhary, writing for TechRepublic Premium, explains what a data breach actually is, how it can affect your organization, and …
Malvertising is a shortened mash-up of “malicious advertising.” In a nutshell, malvertising is a relatively new cyberattack method in which bad actors inject malicious code into digital ads. These malicious ads are difficult to detect, and are served to internet users using legitimate advertising networks and publishing platforms, such as the Google Search Network. Because …
The increasing emphasis on securing sensitive data by regulatory agencies and governments worldwide has opened job opportunities beyond criminal justice for capable individuals with proficient technical skills, inquisitive analytical mindsets, and the tenacious drive to solve seemingly intractable problems. This customizable hiring kit, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you …
There has been plenty of hype around secure access service edge. Some even say it is replacing legacy network and security architectures. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, lays out what it is, how it fits within the security and networking landscape, whether it is replacing SD-WAN, its benefits, its challenges, and how to implement …
Artificial intelligence may be about to transform the world. But there are security risks that need to be understood and several areas that can be exploited. Find out what these are and how to protect the enterprise in this TechRepublic Premium feature by Drew Robb. Featured text from the download: LLM SECURITY WEAKNESSES Research by …
Security applications can now analyze and detect trends and anomalies in vast seas of information. But how much is enough? And how much is too much information? The more you need to store and the more features you add, the higher costs rise. What is the right balance? Find out in this TechRepublic Premium feature …
The purpose of this Cloud Security Policy, written by Ray Fernandez for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for secure and effective cloud computing operations that ensure the integrity and privacy of company-owned digital resources. This policy covers a wide range of topics, including the responsibilities of employees, IT, security staff and managers, data protection …
Cybersecurity awareness training is educational content designed to teach employees how to recognize cyberattacks and prevent or mitigate them. Given that human elements play a role in almost three-quarters (74%) of all data breaches, teaching people how to stop a cyberattack (instead of contributing to it) through cybersecurity awareness training can reap major dividends for …
CrowdStrike faced a crisis on July 19 when an update went horribly wrong. The company faced a firestorm of criticism. Doubts were raised about its survival. Rather than going into PR spin mode, George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, spent weeks addressing the problem while doing interviews to explain the incident, why it happened, …
Cybersecurity has always been an arms race where the enemy’s arsenal is more sophisticated than ever. These attacks are getting smarter, faster, and costlier, thanks to the advent of generative AI and the lack of an offense-based security culture. Once, it was enough to fend off the occasional virus with a simple antivirus scan. Now, …