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Feb 22, 2017
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Java and Python FTP attacks can punch holes through firewalls
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Breaking through the cybersecurity bubble
New York State cybersecurity rules and the skills shortage
Cisco Rapid Threat Containment quickly detects, removes infected end points
IoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy
8 steps to regaining control over shadow IT
IRS Dirty Dozen: Phishing, phone cons and identity theft lead scam list for 2017
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Do You Have the Power to Make Nothing Happen?

When it comes to security, the ability to "Make Nothing Happen" is really quite exciting. Check out these resources to learn how Rapid7's threat exposure management, incident detection and security advisory services enable organizations to see network risks and spot attacks before they damage your network. When you can make nothing happen, your enterprise can make growth happen. Read More

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Java and Python FTP attacks can punch holes through firewalls

The Java and Python runtimes fail to properly validate FTP URLs, which can potentially allow attackers to punch holes through firewalls to access local networks. Read More

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We finally know how much a data breach can cost

Thanks to Yahoo and Verizon’s renegotiated deal, we finally have a real number for how much a data breach can cost. And it’s huge. Read More

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Breaking through the cybersecurity bubble

At the recent RSA cybersecurity conference, interoperability and cooperation were a common theme, but not everyone is taking it seriously. Read More

New York State cybersecurity rules and the skills shortage

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) rules mandate comprehensive and ongoing training for cybersecurity professionals. Right direction, long way to go. Read More

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Cisco Rapid Threat Containment quickly detects, removes infected end points

Set up and use Cisco's Rapid Threat Containment with Cisco Firepower Management Center and Identity Services Engine to detect, remove infected end points. Read More

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IoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy

Issues of privacy increase as IoT sensors collect more information about us and criminal investigators seek to use that data as evidence, Read More

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8 steps to regaining control over shadow IT

Learn how to discover those employees who went roaming for outside services. Read More

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IRS Dirty Dozen: Phishing, phone cons and identity theft lead scam list for 2017

The Internal Revenue Service rounded up some of the usual suspects in its annual look at the Dirty Dozen scams you need to watch out for this year. It should come as no surprise that the IRS saw a big spike in phishing and malware incidents during the 2016 tax season because the agency has been very public about its battle with this scourge. Read More

(2010) 'Hope all is well' can be annoying as ... well, it can be annoying

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