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Crypto Agility: Solving for the InevitableCrypto Agility: Solving for the Inevitable

The advent of viable quantum computers will threaten today’s encryption standards, which are the basis of Internet security. Cryptographic agility is the key to post-quantum computing security, although implementing it will be a formidable challenge.

byDavid Ott, Sean Huntley
Jan 31, 2022
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
More Security Flaws Found in Apple's OS TechnologiesMore Security Flaws Found in Apple's OS Technologies
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 28, 2022
1 Min Read
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With Cloud the Norm, Insiders Are Everywhere — and Pose Greater RiskWith Cloud the Norm, Insiders Are Everywhere — and Pose Greater Risk
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 27, 2022
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Millions of Routers, IoT Devices at Risk as Malware Source Code Surfaces on GitHubMillions of Routers, IoT Devices at Risk as Malware Source Code Surfaces on GitHub
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 26, 2022
1 Min Read
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Experts Urge Firms to Patch Trivial-to-Exploit Flaw in Linux PolicyKitExperts Urge Firms to Patch Trivial-to-Exploit Flaw in Linux PolicyKit
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 26, 2022
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Why It's Time to Rethink Incident ResponseWhy It's Time to Rethink Incident Response
byJ.R. Cunningham
Jan 26, 2022
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Link11 Sets New Standards in DDoS Protection as Test Winner
Link11 Sets New Standards in DDoS Protection as Test Winner
Jan 25, 2022
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4 Steps Toward Knowing Your Exploitable Attack Surface
4 Steps Toward Knowing Your Exploitable Attack Surface
Jan 25, 2022
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Trickbot Injections Get Harder to Detect & Analyze
Trickbot Injections Get Harder to Detect & Analyze
Jan 24, 2022
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Are You Prepared to Defend Against a USB Attack?
Are You Prepared to Defend Against a USB Attack?
Jan 24, 2022
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byBenny Czarny, Founder & CEO, OPSWAT
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Biden Broadens NSA Oversight of National Security Systems
Biden Broadens NSA Oversight of National Security Systems
Jan 20, 2022
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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When Patching Security Flaws, Smarter Trumps Faster
When Patching Security Flaws, Smarter Trumps Faster
Jan 19, 2022
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Vulnerabilities & Threats
US Search for Vulnerabilities Drives 10x Increase in Bug Reports
US Search for Vulnerabilities Drives 10x Increase in Bug Reports
Jan 18, 2022
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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5 Reasons Why M&A Is the Engine Driving Cybersecurity
5 Reasons Why M&A Is the Engine Driving Cybersecurity
Jan 18, 2022
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byGary Guseinov, CEO, RealDefense, and Senior Operating Advisor, Corbel Capital Partners
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
What's Next for Patch Management: Automation
What's Next for Patch Management: Automation
Jan 14, 2022
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bySrinivas Mukkamala, Chief Product Officer, Ivanti
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How Cybercriminals Are Cashing in on the Culture of 'Yes'
How Cybercriminals Are Cashing in on the Culture of 'Yes'
Jan 13, 2022
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byMike Kiser, Director of Strategy and Standards, SailPoint
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Oxeye Introduce Open Source Payload Deobfuscation Tool
Oxeye Introduce Open Source Payload Deobfuscation Tool
Jan 12, 2022
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Critical Infrastructure Security and a Case for Optimism in 2022
Critical Infrastructure Security and a Case for Optimism in 2022
Jan 12, 2022
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byKurt John, Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Siemens USA
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Patch Management Today: A Risk-Based Strategy to Defeat Cybercriminals
Patch Management Today: A Risk-Based Strategy to Defeat Cybercriminals
Jan 12, 2022
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bySrinivas Mukkamala, Chief Product Officer, Ivanti
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Microsoft Kicks Off 2022 With 96 Security Patches
Microsoft Kicks Off 2022 With 96 Security Patches
Jan 11, 2022
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Remotely Exploitable NetUSB Flaw Puts Millions of Devices at Risk
Remotely Exploitable NetUSB Flaw Puts Millions of Devices at Risk
Jan 11, 2022
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
No Significant Intrusions Related to Log4j Flaw Yet, CISA Says
No Significant Intrusions Related to Log4j Flaw Yet, CISA Says
Jan 10, 2022
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft: macOS 'Powerdir' Flaw Could Enable Access to User Data
Microsoft: macOS 'Powerdir' Flaw Could Enable Access to User Data
Jan 10, 2022
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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The Evolution of Patch Management: How and When It Got So Complicated
The Evolution of Patch Management: How and When It Got So Complicated
Jan 10, 2022
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bySrinivas Mukkamala, Chief Product Officer, Ivanti
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How to Proactively Limit Damage From BlackMatter Ransomware
How to Proactively Limit Damage From BlackMatter Ransomware
Jan 7, 2022
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
7 Predictions for Global Energy Cybersecurity in 2022
7 Predictions for Global Energy Cybersecurity in 2022
Jan 7, 2022
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byLeo Simonovich, VP & Global Head, Industrial Cyber and Digital Security, Siemens Energy
Vulnerabilities & Threats
New Mac Malware Samples Underscore Growing Threat
New Mac Malware Samples Underscore Growing Threat
Jan 6, 2022
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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FTC: Companies Could Face Legal Action for Failing to Patch Log4j
FTC: Companies Could Face Legal Action for Failing to Patch Log4j
Jan 5, 2022
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Why Cyber Due Diligence Is Essential to the M&A Process
Why Cyber Due Diligence Is Essential to the M&A Process
Dec 29, 2021
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byJim Crowley, CEO at Industrial Defender
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An Adaptive Security Strategy Is Critical for Stopping Advanced Attacks
An Adaptive Security Strategy Is Critical for Stopping Advanced Attacks
Dec 28, 2021
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byRob Lefferts, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Log4j: A CISO's Practical Advice
Log4j: A CISO's Practical Advice
Dec 24, 2021
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byLamont Orange, Chief Information Security Officer at Netskope
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
CISA's New Log4j Scanner Aims to Find Vulnerable Apps
CISA's New Log4j Scanner Aims to Find Vulnerable Apps
Dec 22, 2021
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Log4j Reveals Cybersecurity's Dirty Little Secret
Log4j Reveals Cybersecurity's Dirty Little Secret
Dec 22, 2021
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byMark Manglicmot, Vice President of Security Services, Arctic Wolf
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Preemptive Strategies to Stop Log4j and Its Variants
Preemptive Strategies to Stop Log4j and Its Variants
Dec 21, 2021
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byOded Gonda, VP of Technology & Innovation, Check Point Software Technologies
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
The Future of Ransomware
The Future of Ransomware
Dec 21, 2021
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byDave Meltzer, Chief Technology Officer, Tripwire

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