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6 Charts That Show What Is and Isn’t Working in Endpoint Security
Securing endpoints in a hybrid workplace is tough, but a new survey shows what organizations are doing right—and how fast they're doing it.
CISA: Federal Agencies Must Urgently Patch Log4j Vulnerability
Patching high-risk vulnerabilities, and doing it quickly, is essential. But it is not always easy. Here's where to start.
Taming Supply Chain Risks in the Wake of the Log4j Vulnerability
The latest cyber bug shows how a lack of visibility into third-party software continues to plague organizational networks. Here's how to protect yourself.
Digital Transformation Requires Security Transformation
Technology can transform a company, but only if security is baked in from the start, with CISOs and CIOs working together.
The Log4Shell Hack Proves 2021 Is Not Yet Done With Us
This year has seen some of the worst cyber hacks in history. Here's what we need to learn from them.
Federal Funding to Boost State and Local Cybersecurity
The new infrastructure law offers state and local governments $1 billion for cybersecurity. Here’s why lawmakers must grab that money—but may not.
Should Ransomware Payments Be Illegal?
Proposed laws banning ransomware payouts are a topic of hot debate. Megan Brown, a former counsel to the U.S. attorney general, says laws won’t work.
Bridging the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity Will Keep Us Safer
Hiring more women in cybersecurity jobs will help solve the workforce shortage and keep us more secure. This is where we start.
Fed’s Cybersecurity Directive Spotlights Aging Networks
U.S. cybersecurity officials have directed federal agencies to patch hundreds of known vulnerabilities. That's a start. Here’s what else they need to do.
EDR Products (Alone) Will Not Secure Federal Agencies
There’s a key difference between EDR products and processes, and not knowing what it is can spell disaster for your organization. Learn more here.
Keep Your 5G Attack Space in Check
5G technology promises high speeds, enhanced productivity, and a turbo-charged economy. Here's how to address the three serious threat vectors.
Ex-Defense Chief on Cybersecurity: 'We Are Our Own Worst Enemy'
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks out about what the U.S. could—and should—do to protect itself from nation-state cyberattacks.