IoT, encryption, and AI lead top security trends for 2017
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 26, 2017
A new Forrester report identified the top 14 cybersecurity trends for enterprises to watch in 2017.
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Kali Linux 2017.1 Release
Kali Linux
APRIL 24, 2017
Finally, it’s here! We’re happy to announce the availability of the Kali Linux 2017.1 rolling release , which brings with it a bunch of exciting updates and features. As with all new releases, you have the common denominator of updated packages , an updated kernel that provides more and better hardware support, as well as a slew of updated tools - but this release has a few more surprises up its sleeve.
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Tennessee Adds New Encryption And Timing Requirements To Its Data Breach Notification Law
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
APRIL 28, 2017
On April 4, 2017, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law an amendment to the state’s data breach notification law, making two […].
The Shadow Brokers-Leaked Equation Group’s Hacking Tools: A Lab-Demo Analysis
NopSec
APRIL 26, 2017
According to the The Register’s article , last week we started assisting to the widespread exploitation of The Shadow Brokers ’ leaked Windows exploits, compromising thousands of vulnerable hosts over the Internet. This widespread exploitation prompted me to release this blog post that I have been mulling for a while. As part of the Equation Group’s hacking tools stash, leaked last week by The Shadow Brokers group, this is the latest installment of several leaks featuring network devices vuln
How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop
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Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Do you work in the financial sector? Time to step up your cybersecurity habits
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APRIL 28, 2017
A report from IBM Security revealed a 937% increase in records stolen from the financial sector in 2016. Here's what you need to know and do to protect your sensitive data.
Kali Linux Repository HTTPS Support
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APRIL 23, 2017
A couple of weeks back we added more HTTPS support to our Kali infrastructure, and wanted to give our users some guidance and point out what’s new. While our Kali Linux download page (and shasums) has always been served via HTTPS, our mirror redirector has not. Now that we generate weekly images, secure access to the mirror redirector has become crucial.
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