Security | TechRepublic https://www.techrepublic.com News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:11:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Top 10 open-source security and operational risks of 2023 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-open-source-security-risks/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:50:33 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4044801 Many software companies rely on open-source code but lack consistency in how they measure and handle risks and vulnerabilities associated with open-source software, according to a new report.

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]]> Google Workspace admins can now use client-side encryption on Gmail and Calendar https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-gmail-calendar-client-side-encryption/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:50:27 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4044533 Organizations subject to government regulations can gain more control over their own security.

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]]> 1Password is looking to a password-free future. Here’s why https://www.techrepublic.com/article/1password-password-free-future/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:44:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4044630 With phishing-based credentials theft on the rise, 1Password CPO Steve Won explains why the endgame is to 'eliminate’ passwords entirely.

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]]> Pen testing report: IT budgets should focus on entire security stack https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-budgets-pen-testing-tech-stack/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:05:46 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4043822 With nearly 90% of companies reporting cyberattacks, pen testing budgets are on the rise, with cloud infrastructure and services a key focus area, according to a new report.

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]]> TechRepublic Premium editorial calendar: IT policies, checklists, toolkits and research for download https://www.techrepublic.com/article/techrepublic-premium-editorial-calendar-it-policies-checklists-toolkits-and-research-for-download/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/techrepublic-premium-editorial-calendar-it-policies-checklists-toolkits-and-research-for-download/ TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jump-start your career or next project.

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]]> Digital forensics and incident response: The most common DFIR incidents https://www.techrepublic.com/article/digital-forensics-incident-response-most-common-dfir-incidents/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:57:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4042079 A new State of Enterprise DFIR survey covers findings related to automation, hiring, data and regulations and more.

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]]> DLL sideloading and CVE attacks show diversity of threat landscape https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dll-sideloading-cve-attacks-threat-landscape/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:59:01 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4041879 Studies from Bitdefender and Arctic Wolf show that new tactics are using twists on concealment in social media and old vulnerabilities in third-party software.

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]]> Report: Stress will drive a quarter of cyber defenders out the door https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-cybersecurity-experts-quitting/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:16:30 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4041506 There are too few cybersecurity experts to fill jobs, but a new study sees the crunch increasing through 2025 as cybersecurity experts head for the hills.

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]]> Transmission of sensitive data policy https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/transmission-of-sensitive-data-policy/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/transmission-of-sensitive-data-policy/ Data in transit means data is at risk if the proper precautions aren’t followed. Data stored inside a securely monitored environment is much less likely to fall into the wrong hands than data exchanged between people and systems. With this in mind, it is essential for company personnel to adhere to firm and clear guidelines ...

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]]> IBM: Most ransomware blocked last year, but cyberattacks are moving faster https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-ransomware-blocked-last-year-cyberattacks-moving-faster/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:01:10 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4040514 A new study from IBM Security suggests cyberattackers are taking side routes that are less visible, and they are getting much faster at infiltrating perimeters.

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