Monitoring business communication tools like Slack for data infiltration risks

Introduction If you’re sending instant messages at work, chances are you’re using Slack, the business-oriented analog of WhatsApp or Discord. Slack currently boasts over 12 million users worldwide,... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Breached passwords: The most frequently used and compromised passwords of the year

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Introduction Passwords should be secret, so why do so many people wind up using the same popular passwords? The truth is, no one sets out to choose a password that is dangerously common or insecure.... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

How your home network can be hacked and how to prevent it

Introduction Thanks to technology, jobs that used to require us to physically commute to work can now be done at home in a pair of comfy pajamas. A 2018 report by Global Workplace Analytics showed... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Podcast recap: Email attack trend predictions for 2020

Introduction Email continues to be a major method of communication in both personal and professional contexts. The sheer proliferation of information transmitted via email every day makes it an... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Cyber Work Podcast recap: What does a military forensics and incident responder do?

Introduction Cybersecurity meets CSI in the exciting field of digital forensics and incident response. In this role, tech-savvy investigators sift through computer systems and servers for clues to... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Preventing cybersecurity employee burnout and churn: 6 tips for managers

Introduction “Burnout” and “churn” are two words that probably send shivers down the spines of most cybersecurity managers. After all, employees who are “feeling the burn,” so to speak, abandon their... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Digital forensics and incident response: Is it the career for you?

Introduction When many of us think of detective work, we conjure up images of trench-coated detectives chasing bad guys down darkened alleyways or poring over black-and-white crime scene photos.... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

Podcast/webinar recap: What’s new in ethical hacking?

Introduction Ethical hackers are at the front lines of the battle against cybercriminals. Since new forms of malware, APTs and ransomware are emerging every day, it’s critical that ethical hackers... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

5 takeaways from Bitdefender’s 2019 Hacked Off! report

Introduction What’s the best way to fend off advanced cyberattacks? What keeps information security professionals awake at night? How do they rate their knowledge of cybersecurity issues? These... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More

How to build hands-on cybersecurity skills on a budget

Introduction Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field, so a passion for lifelong learning is a must for infosec professionals. Staying ahead of the bad guys means keeping up with the changing... Go on to the site to read the full article ... Read More