<p>One of my favorite consulting clients is an outdoor clothing retailer. It’s a highly seasonal business — summer and winter gear are different, obviously. But fashions, styles and popular color combinations change every year, too. The company’s buyers must make…
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Microsoft SharePoint attacks target on-premises servers
<p>Microsoft over the weekend acknowledged active attacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers, potentially affecting thousands of businesses and government agencies.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”> <script>GPT.display(‘mu-1’)</script> </div> </div> <p>Security research firm Eye Security…
What is a CISO (chief information security officer)?
<p>The CISO (chief information security officer) is a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/information-security-infosec”>information security</a> program. Such programs include procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats.</p>…
What is biometric authentication?
<p>Biometric authentication is a security process that relies on the unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify their identity. Instead of relying on personal identification numbers (PINs) or <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/password”>passwords</a>, biometric authentication systems compare physical or behavioral traits to stored,…
How to create a risk management plan: Template, key steps
<p>From supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to regulatory changes, economic volatility and more, the risks that can derail projects, disrupt business operations or damage a company’s reputation are varied and growing ever more complex. A <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/What-is-risk-management-and-why-is-it-important”>risk management</a> plan…
How to build a cybersecurity team to maximize business impact
<p>No two security teams are identical. Even organizations that look similar on paper vary in performance, thanks to differences in team skills, technologies and culture. An often-overlooked variable is team structure, but in fact, it plays a key role in…
CISO role in ASM could add runtime security, tokenization
<p>Attack surface management is a sprawling <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/cybersecurity”>cybersecurity</a> field that aims to identify internal and external vulnerabilities, recommend countermeasures and watch for emerging threats. Enterprises looking to shore up the attack surface can deploy numerous <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/What-is-attack-surface-management-and-why-is-it-necessary”>ASM</a> tools that scan,…
How to calculate cybersecurity ROI for CEOs and boards
<p>Everyone knows we need cybersecurity. But whether they admit it or not, businesses don’t always want to pay for it. Too often, the C-suite sees security as a cost center, making it difficult for CISOs to secure funding for new…
How to detect and fix a rooted Android phone
<p>Rooted smartphones in the enterprise can pose a serious threat to security and compliance needs. What can IT administrators do to mitigate this risk?</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”> <script>GPT.display(‘mu-1’)</script> </div> </div>…
An explanation of identity and access management
<p><i>In this video, Informa TechTarget customer success specialist Ben Clossey explains what </i><i>identity and access management is and best practices that organizations should be following.</i></p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”> <script>GPT.display(‘mu-1’)</script> </div>…