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Dangerous Software Weaknesses
25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses for 2022 Announced

Out-of-bounds writes, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection topped this year’s list. On June 28, the Common Weakness Enumeration team announced the release of 2022’s Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list. Out-of-bounds writes, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL injection are among this year’s CWE Top 25 vulnerabilities. Software flaws are selected for the CWE Top…

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U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Legislation
U.S. Passes New Cybersecurity Legislation in June 2022

The bills, signed into cybersecurity law on June 21, aim to strengthen the federal cyber workforce and foster collaboration across all levels of government. On June 21, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed two cybersecurity bills into law. The latest in a series of efforts to improve the nation’s cybersecurity, the new legislation is intended…

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Qualities of a Successful CISO
The Top 10 Qualities of a Successful CISO

A successful chief information security officer (CISO) needs to wear many hats. CISOs need to manage risk, protect their company’s data, and oversee its security infrastructure. But that’s not all: A successful CISO also needs to have certain qualities that set them apart from other leaders in the field. This article will outline the top…

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Testing a Disaster Recovery Plan
How Can You Test the Strength of a Disaster Recovery Plan?

The widespread adoption of technology has changed how businesses process information. Employees today communicate using email and VoIP telephone systems and use electronic data interchanges to transmit orders between companies or payments from one account to another. All of these systems rely on IT to function correctly. As business processes become increasingly reliant on IT,…

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Effectively Manage Cybersecurity Risk
How to Effectively Manage Cybersecurity Risk

Cybersecurity issues are becoming more problematic for businesses of all sizes: According to PurpleSec (2021), cybercrime surged by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the costs of cybercrime are increasing at a startling rate. Implementing an effective risk management program is an essential component of defending against cyberattacks. In this article, learn how to develop…

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