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Biden Administration Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Cyber Flaws
With the Biden Administration cybersecurity directive, federal agencies must act fast to fix nearly 300 active cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Here’s how.

The Big Quit: Why Cybersecurity Pros Are Leaving Government
Public-sector cybersecurity workers are leaving their jobs in droves because of low pay, resources, and career prospects. Here's how to fix that.

4 Simple Ways Security Ops Can Thrive With Hybrid Work
The pandemic may wax and wane, but hybrid work is here to stay. Have you established flexible work plans for your IT and security teams? Here’s how.

Security at the Speed of Digital Transformation
Today’s rapid rate of digital change has flipped traditional approaches to cybersecurity. CIOs and CISOs should follow these five transformation practices.

What a Cyber Assault on Our Power Grid Will Look Like
A simulated cyber assault on North American utilities will be a major test for CISOs, policymakers, and law enforcement. Here’s a look at what they'll face.

U.S. Defense Contractors Harden Their Cyber Battle Plans
As defense contractors face complex threats from nation-states, cybercriminals and hacktivists, one simple strategy is proving essential: cyber hygiene.

See What You Can Do With 80,000 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer time off, or VTO, is a popular perk with Tanium employees, employers, and local communities that benefit from it. There's so much you can do.

Companies Scramble to Find CISOs Amid Rise in Hacking Threats
Top CISOs are hard to find these days, and even harder to hire. As the role changes, so are candidate demands. Here's what you need to know.

EDR Is Not a Silver Bullet Against Cyber Threats
As organizations move from EDRs to XDRs, it’s vital they also change mindsets. It's time to think in terms of process, not products alone.

3 Ways to Help Employees Combat Pandemic Stress
Workers in the tech and cybersecurity sectors are among those reporting high stress increases since the start of the pandemic. Here's how you can help.
To Engage Employees, Give Back to Their Communities
The tech industry has a chance this year to impact countless communities—and the morale of their employees—through giving and volunteer work.

Big Enough to Hack
Cyberattacks on small and medium-size businesses are surging. We asked experts and criminal hacking targets what steps must be taken—before it's too late.