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Cyber criminals are getting smarter and strive to find new ways to sneak into a company’s information systems. In order to minimize cybercrimes, companies in the space are putting their best efforts in combating those threats thanks to innovative solutions.

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@snlyngaas shared
On Mar 3, 2021
RT @zachsdorfman: Moving from the “search for cybersecurity” to the “managed maintenance of desirable insecurities”: my final essay for @axios Codebook, which is ceasing publication after this week. https://t.co/n8nqjZszpm
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Perfect cybersecurity is a pipe dream

Perfect cybersecurity is a pipe dream

"Achieving" digital security is likely impossible. We should be sharpening how we balance the trade-offs instead.

@SCMagazine shared
On Mar 6, 2021
What will scare off investors and what won't? Regardless, public companies need to be upfront about risks.. https://t.co/mp6DLZIoeX
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Public companies may not grasp responsibility to investors in sharing info on cyber risk

Public companies may not grasp responsibility to investors in sharing info on cyber risk

Public companies “should be explaining to investors the specific risks they face from cybersecurity threats, not vague jargon.

@morphisec shared
On Mar 3, 2021
More spending isn't always better when it comes to #cybersecurity https://t.co/WXV20KblSn
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Why Less Can Be More When It Comes to Cybersecurity

Why Less Can Be More When It Comes to Cybersecurity

More cybersecurity spending hasn't historically equaled better protection. In fact, sometimes less can be more when it comes to improving cybersecurity posture.

@DougOlenick shared
On Mar 4, 2021
The 2021 merger train continues this week: Okta to Buy Auth0 for $6.5 Billion, KnowBe4 grabs MediaPRO, TPG Cap snaps up Thycotic https://t.co/CQwlmomVDu
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Okta to Buy Auth0 for $6.5 Billion

Okta to Buy Auth0 for $6.5 Billion

The security firm Okta shook up the identity and access management market Wednesday by announcing a $6.5 billion deal to acquire the customer IAM technology

@ISC2 shared
On Mar 5, 2021
Chris Clinton is on a mission to protect small businesses from cyberattacks. Here’s how the CISSP has helped support that important calling. Read the Interview Blog: https://t.co/3rUc0jQrtQ https://t.co/aiDAH1IuRj
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CISSPs from Around the Globe: An Interview with Chris Clinton

CISSPs from Around the Globe: An Interview with Chris Clinton

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is considered to be the gold standard in information security. This is so because of all the doors that ...

@Norton shared
On Mar 8, 2021
Businesses around the world have been hit by an ongoing #Microsoft email #hack attack. Microsoft has released emergency patches for the security flaws that are being exploited by #cyberattackers in widespread attacks. #Cybersecurity #datatheft https://t.co/g649pYoUK2
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Microsoft Exchange Cyber Attack — What Do We Know So Far?

Microsoft Exchange Cyber Attack — What Do We Know So Far?

Recent flaw in Microsoft Exchange servers believed to have infected tens of thousands of businesses, government entities.

@winklhawk shared
On Mar 8, 2021
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Exchange Servers #securitynews #feedly https://t.co/d9GJSpk2mu
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CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Exchange Servers

CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Exchange Servers

Espionage attacks exploiting the just-patched remote code-execution security bugs in Microsoft Exchange servers are quickly spreading.

@snlyngaas shared
On Mar 5, 2021
New --> After SolarWinds breach, White House preps executive order on software security https://t.co/Hwv6R1OnlC
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After SolarWinds breach, White House preps executive order on software security

After SolarWinds breach, White House preps executive order on software security

The White House is moving forward with an executive order to encourage software developers to build more security into their products as the investigation of a suspected Russian supply ...