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March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element

What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.
October 22, 2019 22 Oct'19
Equifax shares 'risk averse' cloud security model post-breach

Equifax explains how it has transformed its data security strategy using multiple clouds and a more focused approach through Google Cloud Platform's hierarchal security.
March 07, 2019 07 Mar'19
Microsoft promotes zero-trust security over firewalls

Microsoft told RSA Conference attendees a zero-trust model is better than firewalls for protecting corporate data -- a stance that some said doesn't go far enough.
September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18
Network security challenges remain a top concern for IT pros

In networking news, security remains a top concern for IT pros; ExtraHop integrates with Microsoft Azure; and Barefoot Networks unveils developer tools for programmable ASICs.

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Test your cloud security smarts with these CCSP exam questions

Read up on cloud-based BCDR in this excerpt from Chapter 4 of 'CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional All-in-One Guide,' then quiz yourself to see what you've learned. Continue Reading
Cloud security vs. network security: What's the difference?

While network security focuses on solely protecting networks, cloud security provides protection for networks, servers, containers, apps and more. Continue Reading
How to build and manage a zero-trust network

While network teams are largely responsible for deploying the elements of a zero-trust network, security teams should also be involved in developing the overall zero-trust framework. Continue Reading

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Infrastructure as code's security risks and rewards

Infrastructure as code can yield some exciting security benefits for enterprises, but they each come with drawbacks. Learn more about the most critical IaC security impacts. Continue Reading
Zero-trust framework ripe for modern security challenges

What is zero-trust security, and why deploy it now? Analysts explain its importance in the current IT era and how to get started with evaluation and implementation. Continue Reading
Top 6 cloud security analytics use cases

Security analytics use cases vary from fraud detection to threat intelligence analysis. Learn how deploying this technology in the cloud can improve enterprise infosec programs. Continue Reading

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Security for SaaS applications starts with collaboration

Following established best practices helps enterprises facilitate collaboration and communication through SaaS applications while simultaneously ensuing secure SaaS use. Continue Reading
Cloud security risks and the countermeasures you need now

Don't let a dark cloud hang over your deployments. Get wise to what the key cloud risks are and how best to keep them from threatening your cloud-based workloads. Continue Reading
Enhance your cloud threat protection with 5 tools, and more

Explore the best tools and tactics; you'll need the most effective arsenal available to counteract the attackers gunning for your cloud-based workloads and apps. Continue Reading

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How to address and mitigate serverless security issues

There are two major security implications of serverless cloud infrastructure: secure coding and identity and access management. Uncover best practices to mitigate these risks. Continue Reading
Experts say CIA security triad needs a DIE model upgrade

Using a distributed, immutable, ephemeral strategy instead of the traditional CIA triad could enable enterprises to encourage security by design and minimize risk, two experts say. Continue Reading
As cloud complexities increase, cybersecurity skills gap worsens

Concerns about the lack of security expertise persist, according to respondents in a new CSA survey of IT and security professionals on complexities within native cloud, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading