We’re making it easy for hackers. New technologies like mobile, Big Data, and the Internet of Things expand the attack surface and bring new technologies they can exploit. In addition, weaknesses in code that is decades old and common problems like server misconfiguration, weak passwords, and poor coding practices open doors that should have been […]
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Today, ransomware has emerged as one of the most troublesome malware categories of our time. In this research, Symantec looks at how different types of ransomware work, not just from a technological point of view but also from a psychological viewpoint. The research also examines how these threats evolved, what factors are at play to […]
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Attackers are leaving no stone unturned, prying into web applications, operating systems and even deeper in the hardware. They’re taking advantage of conventional endpoints and mobile devices, slipping past and through network security, and even taking advantage of the human element operating the devices. In this paper, SANS discusses how the layered model is more […]
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With the increased usage of mobile devices, the IT model is changing and it is important for organizations to provision information on a just-what’s-needed, just-in-time basis from centralized servers consolidated in the cloud. However, this must be executed properly to avoid a data breach. Download this whitepaper to learn how to successfully secure your enterprise […]
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Threat intelligence may be one of the most over-hyped capabilities within information security because depending on whom you ask you are always going to get a different answer. Every security vendor markets and espouses the virtues of their approach to actionable intelligence, but what is most important is security and risk leaders figuring out a […]
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Government innovation isn’t an oxymoron. Agencies at every level of government are responding to expanding mission requirements and rising citizen expectations by developing new applica- tions and services that take advantage of mobile, cloud, data analytics, and other emerging tech- nologies. They are also looking for ways to automate processes, so they can work smarter […]
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Public-sector leaders at every level are embracing a vision of government that is transparent, acces- sible, and responsive to citizen needs. They see opportunities to deploy applications and solutions that can expand access to government information and services, streamline processes, and deliver new tools to warfighters, first responders, and other public servants. And they see […]
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Rapid evolution in the way the world delivers software has put enormous pressure on today’s on-call teams. Businesses have adopted 24-hour delivery cycles, and customers assume that their applications will be always on, always available, and always lightening fast. The realm of “”IT”” or “”on-call”” is now a complex landscape that requires constant attention to […]
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What’s the most popular way of accessing important information during a firefight? How many people does it really take to solve an IT incident? Is alert fatigue a real thing? VictorOps surveyed over 500 IT professionals and asked them about how they’re handling the on-call process. Those who participated dished on everything from the details […]
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Modern company IT responsibilities have changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Where IT used to be a support function to the business, now in most businesses, IT is a critical part of the system. Gone are the days of waiting till morning to fix a problem with a database, network or server. Today’s IT […]
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