Michael Nadeau
CSOonline
Salem, NH, United States
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Free security resources for work-from-home employees during the COVID-19 crisis
Some security vendors are stepping up to help organizations better protect their networks as employees must suddenly work from home. → Read More
Hottest new cybersecurity products at RSA 2019
This year’s RSA Conference is a key venue for companies to showcase their new cybersecurity products. Here are some of the more interesting tools to check out. → Read More
8 phishing emails and why you’ll fall for them (or not)
One CISO's collection of phishing emails provides insight into how the practice is evolving. That allows for better identification and prevention of phishing. → Read More
13 data breach predictions for 2019
How will the nature and consequences of data breaches change in the coming year? Industry experts weigh in with their predictions. → Read More
State of cybercrime 2018: Security spending up, but so are the risks
IT and security management use more technology to defend against sophisticated hacker attacks, but still lag on security training. → Read More
7 unexpected ways GDPR and other privacy regulations make security harder
The GDPR and other privacy regulations are creating new opportunities for cyber criminals and roadblocks for security teams, while in some cases putting personal data at greater risk. → Read More
Identity eats security: How identity management is driving security
New intelligent identity management systems are changing the way organizations authenticate users and devices, and they’re making identity the new security perimeter. → Read More
Security and new technology: How one company faced the unknown
A move to a pure cloud strategy at the London Stock Exchange Group forced a new security mindset. Here's how the LSEG's CISO faced the challenge. → Read More
What is the New York Cybersecurity Regulation? What you need to do to comply
Officially called 23 NYCRR 500, this regulation requires financial services firms doing business in New York to have a full security risk assessment and plan. → Read More
Data and privacy breach notification plans: What you need to know
Failure to report breaches within the rules of the many global data and privacy protection regulations can result in penalties. Planning ahead will help avoid that. → Read More
11 ways ransomware is evolving
Ransomware creators are getting more sophisticated in how they infect systems, avoid detection, and foil decryption efforts. → Read More
Are you letting GDPR’s privacy rules trump security?
An extreme approach to protecting privacy can actually make personal data less safe. Don’t overreact. → Read More
5 biggest healthcare security threats for 2018
Healthcare continues to be a popular target for ransomware, cryptomining, data theft, phishing, and insider threats. → Read More
What is cryptojacking? How to prevent, detect, and recover from it
Criminals are using ransomware-like tactics and poisoned websites to get your employees’ computers to mine cryptocurrencies. Here’s what you can do to stop it. → Read More
How to write a CISO job description
The chief information security officer has a big, mission critical job. Make sure you spell out the CISO's duties and expectations for the role. → Read More
Our top 7 cyber security predictions for 2018
Let’s face it: 2017 was a terrible year for cyber security with more phishing scams, ransomware, state-sponsored attacks, and new attack vectors. Will 2018 be better? → Read More
Ready for more secure authentication? Try these password alternatives and enhancements
Password-only authentication is dead. Combine passwords with multifactor authentication, social login, biometrics, or risk-based authentication to better protect users and your reputation. → Read More
How to survive the worsening cyber threat landscape
Industry and government cybersecurity experts offer advice for protecting business assets and reputation in an increasingly dangerous cyber threat landscape. → Read More
How to secure the Industrial IoT: A Q&A with GE's CISO
Manufacturing giant GE takes a holistic approach to industrial internet of things (IIoT) security that integrates enterprise and product security. CISO Nasrin Rezai explains why this is important and how it works. → Read More
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, deadlines and facts
GDPR is a regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. And non-compliance could cost companies dearly. Here’s what every company that does business in Europe needs to know about GDPR. → Read More