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6 ways to add cybersecurity protections to outsourcing deals

There is growing concern about how third-party IT services providers are protecting corporate data. Here are six ways IT leaders can better negotiate cybersecurity and data privacy issues.

By Stephanie Overby

Nov 14, 2016 3 mins

Cybercrime IT Leadership

Visibility, security top concerns for cloud computing adoption

Enterprises are concerned about where their data is located and how it's protected

By Maria Korolov

Nov 10, 2016 3 mins

Cloud Security Compliance Technology Industry

Carnegie Mellon researchers visualize way to fend off DDoS attacks

CyLab tool puts emphasis on visualization, could add virtual reality application to fight DDoS attacks

By Bob Brown

Nov 8, 2016 2 mins

Analytics Cybercrime IT Skills and Training

When DR fails

Lessons learned after my main server got hacked

By Tom Henderson

Nov 7, 2016 3 mins

Cyberattacks Network Security Security

US election day faces specter of cyberattacks

Hackers might use DDoS attacks and high-profile leaks to influence Tuesday's election

By Michael Kan

Nov 7, 2016 4 mins

Hacking Security

Tesco Bank breach causes 20,000 customers to lose money

The breach raises questions about Tesco Bank’s moving away from a big legacy banking solution to a system from a newer banking technology vendor

By Ben Kepes

Nov 7, 2016 4 mins

Cyberattacks Security

Security vendor demonstrates hack of US e-voting machine

Other election security experts suggest the hack is nothing new

By Grant Gross

Nov 7, 2016 4 mins

Hacking Security

Arbor Networks adapts missile defense strategy for DDoS protection

Networked DDoS defenses mitigate the danger from hacked IoT devices

By Deepak Puri

Nov 7, 2016 5 mins

Cyberattacks Internet of Things Network Security

DNC hacker calls on brethren to monitor US election

Guccifer 2.0 is warning that Democrats could rig Tuesday's election

By Michael Kan

Nov 4, 2016 3 mins

Hacking Security

Phishing scheme crimps El Paso for $3.2 million

City/FBI has recovered almost $2 million but the menace remains

By Michael Cooney

Nov 4, 2016 4 mins

Cyberattacks Network Security Security