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BrandPost: Why and How to Get Started with SASE

CSO Magazine

Hybrid IT environments — multiple clouds, edge, on-premises infrastructure, a distributed workforce — are putting the old approach to network security to the extreme test. The traditional centralized approach via MPLS and VPNs is becoming not only expensive, but also challenging to secure against ever-evolving cyber threats.

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NEW TECH SNAPSHOT: The role of ‘MSSPs’ in helping businesses manage cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare. They must take into account a widely scattered workforce and somehow comprehensively mitigate new and evolving cyber threats.

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New Nemertes Study Reveals Benefits of Zero Trust Extend Far Beyond Network Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

. “There’s little doubt that Zero Trust represents the future of network security. They cite concrete examples, such as the ability to quickly onboard vendors while maintaining a solid security stance. Appgate SDP is highly strategic to Zero Trust security initiatives. Learn more at appgate.com.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. But what are your options for proactive protection when the notion of a walled-in network has been shattered by the proliferation of new IoT devices, growth of cloud services, and new hybrid work from home models?

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Russia-linked Hackers Launch DDoS Attacks on U.S. Airport Websites

eSecurity Planet

How CISOs Should Respond. Andrew Bayers, head of threat intelligence at Resilience, told eSecurity Planet that the potential impact of attacks like these shouldn’t be underestimated, particularly for organizations that rely on Internet connectivity for key operations. “As

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US urges mayors to confer with states on cyber posture, but can more be done?

SC Magazine

Cyber thought leaders were quick to acknowledge the importance of continued cooperation across federal, state and local jurisdictions, though several CISOs suggested that there wasn’t too much new ground covered and recommended ways the federal and state governments and private industry could do even more to assist overwhelmed municipalities.

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Common IT Security Roles and Responsibilities Explained

Spinone

To automate your job and remain time-efficient, you’ll probably need specialized software that helps you with app security assessment and whitelisting/blacklisting. Network Security Engineer As the name suggests, a network security engineer’s job is to protect corporate networks from data breaches, human error, or cyberattacks.