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GUEST ESSAY: Best practices to shrink the ever-present risk of Exchange Server getting corrupted

The Last Watchdog

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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Nearly half of enterprise endpoint devices present significant security risks

Tech Republic Security

The post Nearly half of enterprise endpoint devices present significant security risks appeared first on TechRepublic. Organizations are struggling to manage devices and stay ahead of vulnerabilities, patches and attacks, according to a new report from Adaptiva and the Ponemon Institute.

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Windows 7 End of Life Presents Hacking Risk, FBI Warns

Adam Levin

The FBI warned in a private industry notification published August 3 that companies and organizations still using Windows 7 are at risk. According to the FBI notification, continued use of the platform “creates the risk of criminal exploitation.”. Audit network configurations and identify any systems that can’t be updated.

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How to Present Cyber Risk in CFO-Speak

Security Boulevard

Do you find it challenging to have meaningful conversations with your organization’s senior executives and board members about cyber security risk? The post How to Present Cyber Risk in CFO-Speak appeared first on Security Boulevard. As a security leader, you need your stakeholders and ….

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On Risk-Based Authentication

Schneier on Security

A Study on Usability and Security Perceptions of Risk-based Authentication “: Abstract : Risk-based Authentication (RBA) is an adaptive security measure to strengthen password-based authentication. I’ve blogged about risk-based authentication before. Paper’s website.

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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The Legal Risks of Security Research

Schneier on Security

Sunoo Park and Kendra Albert have published “ A Researcher’s Guide to Some Legal Risks of Security Research.” Our Guide gives the most comprehensive presentation to date of this landscape of legal risks, with an eye to both legal and technical nuance.

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