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Advanced Threats February 24, 2021

2021 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index Reveals Peril From Linux Malware, Spoofed Brands and COVID-19 Targeting

From the front lines of incident response engagements to managed security services, IBM Security X-Force observes attack trends firsthand, yielding insights into the cyber threat landscape. Every year, X-Force collates billions of data points to assess cybersecurity threats to our…

Offboarding: A Checklist for Safely Closing an Employee’s Digital Doors

Three years after I left my former job, I got an official letter telling me the organization suffered a data breach. My personal information was at risk of identity theft. I shouldn’t have been surprised. That job’s offboarding process hadn’t…

Application Security March 1, 2021

Developers vs. Security: Who is Responsible for Application Security?

Call it the blame game or just a vicious circle. The long-standing tension between developers and IT security experts is not easing anytime soon. Each side blames the other for security risks in application security and other areas, but digital…

Cloud Security February 26, 2021

Security Automation: The Future of Enterprise Defense

When it comes to giving cyber security experts the tools they need to take action, automation and machine learning (ML) can make a big difference. Many companies are working with high volumes of data, and types and variants of attack…

CISO February 22, 2021

How a CISO’s Executive Role Has Changed

Ever since the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) was first created in 1994, the position has been treated like the pesky youngest sibling in the C-suite family. In the office, the CISO wasn’t given the same voice…

Risk Management February 19, 2021

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Threats and How To Face Them

With manufacturing cybersecurity threats on the rise, what should companies know about protecting their digital assets in the future? Risks to Security in Manufacturing The number of ransomware incidents involving the manufacturing sector increased 156% between the first quarters of…

Timeline

State and Local Government Cyberattacks Timeline

State and local governments face malicious actors who target personal information and key services, endangering both citizens and critical infrastructure. Explore this timeline for a sense of the evolving landscape, attack patterns and prevention best practices.

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Cyber Resilience Strategy Changes You Should Know in the EU’s Digital Decade

For enterprises operating in Europe, the European Commission’s December 2020 EU Cybersecurity Strategy may dictate how you go about improving cyber resilience. The 2020 EU Cybersecurity Strategy underlines the important role of cybersecurity for a growing EU economy and reinforcing…

Cloud Security February 18, 2021

Braced for Impact: Fostering Good Cloud Security Posture Management

Starting off on the right foot in digital defense today means having good Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). Although it can be challenging to adopt, this set of strategies and tools manages and orchestrates cloud security in ways other tactics…

CISO February 17, 2021

The Uncertainty of Cybersecurity Hiring

Cybersecurity hiring is going through a weird phase. The pandemic, the remote work movement, budget changes and the rising aggression and refinement of cyber attacks are all major shifts. Through it all, and into the future, is a persistent cybersecurity…

Cloud Security February 16, 2021

Firewall Services and More: What’s Next for IT?

Firewall services, cloud network protection tools and other IT defense staples are seeing a lot of changes in 2021. IT landscapes are growing more complex, as are the defense systems that protect them. Remote work is common, and more work is…

Application Security February 16, 2021

Solving 5 Challenges of Contact Tracing Apps

Contact tracing apps are designed to help public health agencies connect the dots by linking confirmed carriers of novel coronavirus to recent, close-proximity interactions. In theory, this creates a protective safety net — a way for countries to manage the…

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