Strategy: Page 28


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    It's time to bridge the gap between security and development

    More than 80% of developers knowingly release applications with insecure code, but experts say security and development don't have to be at odds.

    By Brian Eastwood • Aug. 9, 2021
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    CISA takes aim at information sharing woes, launches public-private super group

    The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative is Jen Easterly's first major initiative as CISA's second-ever director.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 6, 2021
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    Risk Management

    An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority. 

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    Don't ask whether to pay a ransom — ask how attackers could get in

    Paying a ransom does not always mitigate damage from the attack or unlock encrypted systems. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 3, 2021
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    Preparedness, checklists, leadership buy-in: How to build a rapid IT response

    Navigating cyberattacks and outages means companies rely on IT leaders to respond quickly, as business continuity hinges on functioning systems.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Behind the Firewall: 5 security leaders share incident response plans

    With a strong plan in place, security teams can jump immediately into action when a cyber incident occurs to — hopefully — mitigate the damage.

    By July 30, 2021
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    White House cyber strategy takes shape

    Biden orders voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for electric utilities, other critical sectors

    The president on Wednesday signed a national security memorandum that also expands and formally establishes a cross-sector Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Initiative, which was piloted by the electric sector.

    By Robert Walton • July 30, 2021
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    Ransomware, supply chain attacks put cyber insurers on notice

    Malicious cyber activity will force the insurance industry to raise premiums, raise standards and, in some cases, negotiate ransom payments, newly released data from Coalition shows.

    By July 28, 2021
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    Engineers need cybersecurity training, too

    Companies will undergo a shift in cyber culture, eventually combining the data engineers and network security professionals use to search for vulnerabilities.

    By Samantha Schwartz • July 22, 2021
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    White House cyber strategy takes shape

    Biden administration readies 3 initiatives to curb ransomware

    The government wants cybercriminals to think twice before instigating an incident and private industry to engage more.

    By Samantha Schwartz • July 21, 2021
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    Behind the Firewall: How 6 security execs screen vendors

    In the wake of high-profile vendor attacks, security due diligence prior to signing a third-party contract is a must. 

    By , July 16, 2021
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    Want to quickly recover from ransomware? Plan ahead

    Security teams need to understand how the business will work when an attacker limits access to its systems.

    By July 15, 2021
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    Critical goods industries face existential ransomware decisions

    For certain industries, the choice is between paying millions to settle a criminal extortion or allowing a catastrophic supply chain disruption.

    By June 30, 2021
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    3 ways to assess the effectiveness of security awareness training

    Failure to prove the effectiveness of a security awareness program can lower the executive support critical to ensuring participation in the program.

    By Richard Addiscott • June 14, 2021
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    Bad actors hide in everyday IT tools, complicating detection

    Security tools automatically block certain threats, yet there's often a larger intrusion detection teams and services need to weed out.

    By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2021
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    Apple's privacy, security features seen as favorable to enterprise remote work

    Experts are comparing Private Relay to protections traditionally found in VPN technology, as Apple continues to grow its enterprise presence. 

    By June 8, 2021
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    Data breaches, poor cyber practices raise cost of borrowing: study

    Research from the American Accounting Association shows banks have raised interest rates on companies where customer data has been hacked.

    By June 7, 2021
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    CISOs earn higher profile with remote work, evolving threats

    Corporate boards are demanding regular updates on the latest threats, while simultaneously asking CISOs to make sure workers meet business objectives in the most secure manner possible.

    By June 3, 2021
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    White House cyber strategy takes shape

    Biden budget proposes $58B to take on legacy tech, cybersecurity

    Legacy tech holds the federal government back, and agencies remain targets of advanced cyber crime. The budget proposal provides financial support to chip away at recovery.

    By June 3, 2021
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    Long-term SolarWinds consequences

    Rethink risk management programs post-SolarWinds, experts say

    Companies need to ensure their vendors are putting the most protections in place for their most important products and services. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • June 1, 2021
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    The pandemic's impact on IT complexity, security priorities

    A survey of IT security pros shed light on the pandemic’s impact on IT complexity & security trends.

    By Mekhala Roy, Axonius • June 1, 2021
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    Behind the Firewall: 4 cyber executives on security disasters they avoided

    Cybersecurity leaders dodge catastrophes each day — from malware to gaps in the network perimeter. 

    By , , Samantha Schwartz • May 28, 2021
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    Beware open source when going zero trust, expert says

    To combat software insecurities, begin with software inventory and a software bill of materials requirement.

    By Samantha Schwartz • May 25, 2021
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    Not only are insurers increasing premiums, they are lowering coverage limits "for certain perils," or types of cyberattacks, according to the report.

    By Samantha Schwartz • May 24, 2021
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    How security and privacy can cultivate a relationship

    Security and privacy are interwoven and layered throughout a company, motivated toward the end goal of data protection. Successful organizations recognize the overlap — and capitalize on it.

    By Samantha Schwartz • May 20, 2021
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    What 5 security chiefs learned from COVID-19

    From vaccine development to barren grocery story shelves, CISOs speaking at RSA Conference 2021 discussed how they navigated security in a complex threat landscape.

    By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2021