Latest Cybersecurity Articles

Confidential Computing, the Next Big Thing Making Cloud Less Scary for Enterprises

Jul 30, 2020

Securing data while in use opens doors from the on-prem data center to the cloud for more applications.

Why Google Cloud Turned to AMD to Solve for Runtime Encryption

Jul 21, 2020

AMD’s latest server chips enabled better scalability, less lag, and more memory than Intel SGX, the cloud provider said.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What you need to know to be compliant

Jul 7, 2020

CSO–California’s new privacy law, AB 375, might not burden security as much as the GDPR, but details are subject to change.

Hackers Use Java to Hide Malware on the Data Center Network

Jun 22, 2020

Code written in Java typically goes undetected by antivirus software, allowing for crippling attacks.

VMware Cloud Director Vulnerability Allows Data Center Takeovers

Jun 15, 2020

The vulnerability has been fixed with an upgrade, but unpatched systems risk the deletion of databases and virtual machines, or even having an attacker gain…

New Malware Makes Air-Gapped Data Center Networks Less Bulletproof

Jun 8, 2020

An advanced cyberespionage group is designing malware that can “jump” across air gaps, researchers say.

New Malware Hides Inside Rogue Virtual Machines

Jun 2, 2020

Security experts identify a new worrisome threat vector, but not all of them agree it has legs.

8 ways to get more life out of an old SIEM

Jun 1, 2020

CSO–Can’t update your old security information and event management system now? Use this advice to maintain its effectiveness.

SASE helps healthcare company pivot to support remote workers

May 27, 2020

NETWORK WORLD–TrialCard rolls out secure access service edge (SASE), which combines SD-WAN capabilities with network security services.

SASE could bolster security for remote workers

May 26, 2020

NETWORK WORLD–Surge in telework drives interest in secure access service edge (SASE), which combines SD-WAN capabilities with network security services.

Octarine Acquisition to Boost VMware’s Kubernetes Security Play

May 20, 2020

The acquisition reflects a broader shift in cybersecurity, driven by containerization.

Five Tips for Remote Data Center Manager Security During the Pandemic

May 18, 2020

In the rush to rebuild operations for WHO, there’s a good chance some security hygiene items may have been overlooked.

Hackers Exploiting SaltStack Vulnerability Hit Data Centers

May 6, 2020

Attacks via the popular server management software came swiftly after a researcher discovered the weakness.

Cybersecurity Startups Seek New Ways in a Perimeter-Less, Zero-Trust World

Apr 21, 2020

New companies are taking fresh, innovative approaches to enterprise network security, but the security startup space has slowed down this year.

AI-powered deception technology speeds deployment, improves results

Apr 13, 2020

CSO–Aflac says artificial intelligence made its honeypot rollout faster, less complicated, and it produces high-quality alerts. A healthcare facility deploys deception technology for protection during…

Data Center Providers Adjust to Doing Business Remotely

Apr 8, 2020

From cybersecurity and physical infrastructure to sales, the colocation industry shifts to working from home.

Colo Customers Lean on Remote Data Center Management Tools Amid the Pandemic

Apr 3, 2020

The lockdown has made remote data center management tools essential for colocation providers to continue serving their clients.

The Promise of Intelligent Cybersecurity Is Starting to Come True, Slowly

Mar 25, 2020

Next-gen SIEMs, sandboxing, honeypots, penetration testing, and zero-trust are all now better because of new intelligence capabilities.

Data Center Operators Cut Onsite Staff and Visitors, Postpone Projects

Mar 18, 2020

The pandemic has put double pressure on critical infrastructure providers, who must stay open while helping slow the virus’s spread.

Intel Security Gap Hard to Exploit Without Physical Data Center Access

Mar 11, 2020

Security researchers say the flaw is “unfixable,” but attackers would need to get inside your data center to use it.

Are You Getting Bang for Your Cybersecurity Budget Buck?

Mar 9, 2020

Cybersecurity spending keep rising, but recent data suggests that overall defenses aren’t getting more effective.

Palo Alto Partnership May Boost Confidence in Google Cloud’s Chronicle

Mar 4, 2020

The cloud provider’s security unit is said to have been struggling, and its RSA announcements might provide a boost.

You’ve Encrypted Your Data in the Cloud, but are Your Keys Safe?

Feb 25, 2020

Storing the keys in the same cloud as the data isn’t the safest option, so what are the alternatives?

CCPA and GDPR: The Data Center Pitfalls of the ‘Right to be Forgotten’

Feb 4, 2020

Compliance with the new privacy rules doesn’t always fall on data center managers, but when it does, it’s more difficult than it may sound.

9 CCPA questions every CISO should be prepared to answer

Feb 3, 2020

Executive management anxiety over the California Consumer Privacy Act will rise as the enforcement deadline looms. Security managers will need to know the answers to…

Should Data Centers Have Common Physical Infrastructure Security Standards?

Jan 21, 2020

If the industry doesn’t formulate a set of standards for securing critical infrastructure, regulators might.

Say Goodbye to Windows Server 2008 — and Hello to Azure?

Jan 7, 2020

As Microsoft prepares to end support for the widely installed OS, here are the key security considerations.

Google Details Its Zero-Trust Architecture. Can Enterprises Use It?

Dec 18, 2019

The firewall is dead, and zero trust is here to replace it. But Google’s BeyondProd is only one way to skin the zero-trust cat.

CyrusOne Confirms Ransomware Attack, Says Six Customers Affected

Dec 6, 2019

The attack was limited to its managed services business in a single New York data center, the company said.

With Aporeto, Palo Alto Looks Away from the Firewall and Toward the Future

Dec 4, 2019

Seeing its firewall sales softening, the security vendor makes another acquisition to reorient itself for the cloud era.