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How the NIST Framework Improves Security Awareness

In 2014 the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced a Cybersecurity Framework in response to an executive order calling for "a set of industry standards and best practices to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks". Since then, this Framework has evolved to become one of the most cited...

Take it to the Board: What Your Board of Directors Needs to Know About Cybersecurity

When enterprises are determining their cybersecurity budgets, there is one element that cannot be ignored - the input of the Board of Directors. Research shows that when executives get involved and truly understand the risks to their organizations, security budgets increase. How do you present a compelling case to...

The Threat Landscape

Hardly a day goes by without the discovery of a new cyber threat somewhere in the world! But how do you keep up with new malware and evolving cybercriminal tricks? Thankfully, Kaspersky Lab security experts have got you covered. Download our Guide to the Threat Landscape to have access to a wealth of IT security...

Insider Threat 2015: The Human Factor

Most advanced attacks rely as much on exploiting human flaws as on exploiting system flaws. Proofpoint developed this report, The Human Factor, to explore this under-reported aspect of enterprise threats using data gathered from the Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection product deployed in customer environments,...

The Cybercrime Economics of Malicious Macros

Attack techniques come and go as technology and user behaviors change and defenses adapt to new threats - and sometimes take their eye off old ones - and the return of malicious macros offers an opportunity to examine and understand the drivers behind these adaptations, an exercise that is equal parts business case...

Breached: How Your Data Can Be Put at Risk

Breaches like the Target breach of 2013 and the recent "Heartbleed" bug may give you the impression that breaches are just an electronic problem but they aren't. It's impossible for you to personally protect your data everywhere. Comprehensive identity theft protection from LifeLock helps safeguard your finances,...

What Did You Do in School Today Junior? An Analysis of Application Usage On K-12 School Networks

Schools are embracing the use of technology to cut costs, to perform research, roll out computer-based classes and exercises and to compete for students. At the same time, the school administration is being asked by parents, state, local, regional or even federal governments to make sure that students and faculty are...

Browser-Based Filesharing: What are the Risks to University Networks?

Browser-based filesharing applications have made moving large files a very simple task for the masses. Large graphics files that cannot be sent via email due to size restrictions can now be transmitted using YouSendIt! or drop.box. These applications are easier to use than FTP and the risk of inadvertent sharing of...