Security

Organizations sloppy about securing privileged accounts

While most companies have processes in place for managing administrative and other privileged accounts -- the sorts of credentials frequently used in high-profile data breaches for the past several years -- most do a poor job of enforcing those proce

Microsoft touts new, holistic approach to enterprise security

Announcements include Cyber Defense Operations Center that brings together security specialists

New Microsoft Azure cloud security tools will work on prem, in Amazon’s cloud too

Microsoft rolled out new security tooling for infrastructure, mobility and SaaS apps

Pros and cons of Anonymous waging a hacking war on ISIS

The shadowy hacker group vows to fight ISIS, creating an unprecedented battle between non-governmental groups with unknown real-world repercussions.

Watchdogs detail Federal security tribulations

How to deal with the blind spots in your security created by SSL encrypted traffic

New Dell partnership throws doubt on traditional antivirus programs

A Dell executive says most AV products aren't effectively stopping attacks

Paris attacks demand ‘wake-up call’ on smartphone encryption

Expert sees the need for an update to U.S. wiretap law

Closing the cybersecurity talent gap, one woman at a time

The severe shortage of cybersecurity talent is leaving the U.S. vulnerable to attacks. Women, in particular, are key to closing both the security skills gap.

This software engineering school uses blockchain technology to authenticate its graduates

While everyone gets all excited about bitcoin, not much has been said the potential for bitcoin's underlying blockchain technology outside of finance.