Sat.Jun 17, 2017 - Fri.Jun 23, 2017

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How to set up ssh key authentication

Tech Republic Security

Out of the box, secure shell is fairly secure. With the help of ssh key authentication, you can lock down secure shell so that only specific machines can log in. Here's how.

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Introducing Qualys Project Zero?

Scary Beasts Security

Google's Project Zero team was announced in July 2014. Since then, it has become very well known for publishing offensive security research of exceptional quality. This is especially welcome to defenders at a time where top quality offensive security research is drying up. For most important software targets, it's getting harder to find and exploit bugs.

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Cybercrime industry growing rapidly, cybersecurity can't keep up

Tech Republic Security

IBM's Etay Maor believes businesses must rethink their approach to cybercrime and offers suggestions for how they can protect themselves

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How to make your employees care about cybersecurity: 10 tips

Tech Republic Security

People are the largest security vulnerability in any organization. Here's some expert advice on how to make cybersecurity training more effective and protect your business.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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.

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The 4 types of cybersecurity threats and a formula to fight them

Tech Republic Security

Banks have long been forced to the front lines of cybersecurity and at the 2017 Borderless Cyber event, the CISO of Wells Fargo explained how to pick your battles.

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Beware that Adobe Flash update on your Android device: It could be malware

Tech Republic Security

A variant of Android malware Marcher has been spotted masquerading as a Flash update. Here's what you need to know about this dangerous, well-disguised threat.

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Top 5: Things to know about ransomware

Tech Republic Security

The fight against ransomware is getting tougher. Here are five basics everyone should know about it.

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Simply viewing this malicious ad will infect your computer with ransomware

Tech Republic Security

A drive-by malvertising attack known as AdGholas will infect victim machines with the Mole ransomware, without any action taken on behalf of the user.

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Report: Companies are wasting massive amounts of money on ineffective security solutions

Tech Republic Security

A report by Absolute and Ponemon Institute revealed some insights into the costs behind insecure endpoints. Learn more about their discoveries and some strategies for threat protection.

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Too smart to fall for a spear-phishing message? Think again

Tech Republic Security

Researchers believe that under the right conditions anyone can be fooled by a spear-phishing message. Find out how they came to that conclusion.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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ProtonMail launches free VPN to fight privacy 'abuse' from likes of Google, Facebook

Tech Republic Security

ProtonMail's new ProtonVPN is officially available to the general public. Here's how it works, and why the company thinks it's necessary.

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How cybercriminals are using Android security bulletins to plan attacks

Tech Republic Security

Monthly security bulletins are issued to make sure Android devices stay patched. But cybercriminals are betting that it won't happen.

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Facebook debuts new tools to keep your profile photos from being stolen

Tech Republic Security

In an effort to put an end to catfishing and other abuses of stolen profile photos, Facebook has introduced a new photo guard and photo designs to deter misuse.

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Google's war on terror: 4 ways the search giant is fighting extremism online

Tech Republic Security

In a blog post, Google outlined four steps that it will take to combat terrorist content and redirect users to positive information.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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RansomWhere? review: Ransomware prevention app for Macs

Tech Republic Security

Jesus Vigo went hands-on with the RansomWhere? app to see if it could outmaneuver ransomware threats and keep data safe on his Mac. Here's what he discovered.

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Protecting corporate data in the age of point-and-click malware begins with a healthy dose of realism

Tech Republic Security

The tools for creating malware are getting easier to use as are the ways of buying and selling it. Terbium Labs' Emily Wilson discusses the evolving malware threat with TechRepublic.

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Report: 99.7% of web apps have at least one vulnerability

Tech Republic Security

Trustwave's 2017 Global Security Report examines trends in cybercrime and enterprise security. Here are some top takeaways.

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Video: The Global Cybersecurity Summit aims to address the world's most urgent cybersecurity challenges

Tech Republic Security

Ryan Brack, senior vice president of Mercury Public Affairs explains how the Global Cybersecurity Summit in Kiev, Ukraine united private sector, government, academic, and non-profit cybersecurity experts and ideas

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Windows 10 does disable rival antivirus, admits Microsoft, but only temporarily

Tech Republic Security

Statement follows Kaspersky filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission earlier this month.

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Video: The economic impact of Russian hacking on the Ukraine economy

Tech Republic Security

Yakiv Smolii, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, explains how business development in Kiev has flourished in spite of cyberwar, kinetic war, and overt hacking designed to subvert the economy.

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Video: How automation is about to change cybersecurity

Tech Republic Security

Evolving cyber defense to operate at machine speed rather than human speed is what the world needs to improve cybersecurity. Learn how it's happening and what's next.

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Data breach costs are dropping, but still $3.62 million on average, report says

Tech Republic Security

The global business cost of a data breach dropped 10% from last year, but rose in the US, according to a new study from IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Video: Fileless malware explained

Tech Republic Security

Fileless malware, a new and growing threat, can't be detected using conventional antivirus means. Here's a bit more about what it is.

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Video: GCS 2017 panel: The human factor of cyber-risk

Tech Republic Security

End users are the most vulnerable part of any network. What will it take to drastically reduce the supermajority of attacks caused by a user's bad digital hygiene and practices? What can we hope for, at best? What's realistic?

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Video: GCS 2017 interview: How Cloudflare fights the speed of light to keep business secure

Tech Republic Security

Cloudflare processes 10% of all requests on the web. CTO John Graham-Cumming discusses the growth of the business cloud and security solutions for a rapidly-evolving internet that includes mobile, IoT, and machine learning.

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Why cloud will help drive the endpoint security market to $27.8B by 2025

Tech Republic Security

Increasing adoption of cloud, SaaS, and IoT business models are driving growth in the global endpoint market, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Ringless voicemail messaging: Why advocates are speaking out for and against it

Tech Republic Security

In the US, controversy once again erupts between privacy groups and telemarketers. This time it's about ringless voicemail messaging and the ability to put messages onto mobile phones without calling.

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5 ways to protect yourself against ransomware

Tech Republic Security

When it comes to fighting ransomware attacks, knowledge is power. Here are five things you need to know.

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Video: How business combats cyber-threat in Ukraine

Tech Republic Security

Dmytro Shuval, head of GloBee - an international NGO that supports Ukrainian regional development - explains how strong cybersecurity policy can enhance economic growth

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Trump's cybersecurity EO is 'terrible' says former AT&T CISO, recommends focus on 3 areas

Tech Republic Security

AT&T's former cybersecurity chief Ed Amoroso used his keynote at the 2017 Borderless Cyber event to critique the Trump Administration's approach to cybersecurity, and offered some free advice.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!