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April 25, 2022

SolarWinds breach lawsuits: 6 takeaways for CISOs

Civil lawsuits aim to show that SolarWinds and its CISO did not take adequate actions to prevent a breach. Here's how security leaders can protect themselves and their organizations from similar claims. Read more ▶

Image: Sponsored by Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: Learn Why Fairfax County, VA Is a Major Tech Hub

Sponsored by Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: Learn Why Fairfax County, VA Is a Major Tech Hub

On the heels of Amazon’s HQ2 landing in NoVa, major tech companies like Microsoft and Google and unicorn companies like ID.me are realizing the benefits of Fairfax County. Our local economy and location include an ecosystem of incubators, venture capital/private equity, and workforce development.

How a new generation of IoT botnets is amplifying DDoS attacks

IoT botnets are not new. Nor are DDoS attacks. But the two are on a trajectory that is raising the stakes in DDoS protection and bot takeover prevention.

Ransomware plagues finance sector as cyberattacks get more complex

Cybercriminals have evolved from hacking wire transfers to targeting market data, as ransomware continues to hit financial firms, says a new VMware report. Here's what to do about it.

Image: Is your security organization ripe for a reorg?

Is your security organization ripe for a reorg?

CISOs should revisit organizational structure as part of their overall strategic plans and after big shifts in enterprise needs. But experts warn that reorganizing alone isn’t a recipe for success.

Spring4Shell: Assessing the risk

Spring4Shell does not affect most systems, so a calm, methodical approach to assessing the real threat is best.

A formula for measuring real-world email security efficacy

You have the data needed to assess the efficacy of your email security tools. Here's how to use it.

Cybersecurity litigation risks: 4 top concerns for CISOs

Cybersecurity and data protection are expected to become top drivers of legal disputes. What litigation risks should CISOs be most concerned about and what can they do about it?

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