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The latest news, views and education about distributed-denial-of-service attacks. New, sophisticated DDoS attacks have increased throughout the world, and security experts predict this trend will continue. Use this DDoS Resource Center for the latest information on detection, mitigation, incident response and ongoing risk management.

Kaspersky: DDoS Attacks Spike During COVID-19 Pandemic

Prajeet Nair • August 11, 2020

Researchers at the security firm Kaspersky say distributed denial-of-service attacks increased dramatically in the second quarter, most likely as a result of the shift to a remote workforce because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Enhancing Approval Rates: Best Practices In An Accelerated eCommerce Environment

Cybercrime

Confidential Computing: Beyond the Hype

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Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Backing Up Data: How to Prepare for Disaster

Jeremy Kirk • May 15, 2020

If an organization fails to stop a ransomware attack, how does it recover the data? Backups, of course, are essential. But Peter Marelas of Dell Technologies says organizations should have a well-developed strategy for backups because attackers are increasingly targeting those systems as well.

Governance & Risk Management

Remote Workforce Security - the Long Game

Information Security Media Group • May 21, 2020

"Risk acceptance" was the operative term as organizations quickly deployed remote workforces in response to the global crisis. But now, as this deployment becomes a long-term option, enterprises need to take a future-focused view toward identity, cloud, and the attack surface. Forcepoint's Homayun Yaqub offers tips.

Application Security

AST as the Key to DevSecOps Maturity

Information Security Media Group • May 15, 2020

DevSecOps is in its "awkward teenage years," says Matthew Rose of Checkmarx. But with new tooling and automation - particularly application security testing tools - he sees the practice maturing quickly and delivering improved outcomes.

Cybercrime

Kaiji Botnet Targets Linux Servers, IoT Devices

Apurva Venkat • May 6, 2020

Kaiji, a newly discovered botnet, is compromising Linux servers and IoT devices using brute-force methods that target the SSH protocol, according to the security firm Intezer. The botnet has the capability to launch DDoS attacks.

Cybercrime

2020 Cyber Threats, Trends and Attacks

Information Security Media Group • May 5, 2020

Security and risk experts from Forrester and Neustar advise on what you need to know about today's cyberthreats, including website vulnerabilities, APIs, third-party party scripts, nefarious bots and DDoS attacks.

Application Security

Zero Trust: 3 Critical Considerations

Tom Field • May 4, 2020

Done right, a zero trust architecture can reduce the complexity of one's environment while also improving cybersecurity protection and efficiency. Bob Reny of ForeScout focuses on three critical considerations: visibility, compliance and control.

COVID-19

Webcast: Keeping Remote Workers Safe and Your Work Secure

Information Security Media Group • May 4, 2020

Learn how to protect employees from malicious web content.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Webinar | 4 Actions to Secure Work from Home Employees

Information Security Media Group • April 27, 2020

This informational webinar will outline 4 actions you can take today to keep employees secure and productive during these challenging times, with tips straight from your identity and access management peers.

3rd Party Risk Management

Fraud Thrives in a Crisis - Why The Insurance Community Needs to Stay Vigilant

Dennis Toomey, Global Director, Counter Fraud Analytics and Insurance Solutions, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • April 21, 2020

Alongside the sad and vast expense of legitimate claims, it is an unfortunate fact that in times of economic hardship, people have a history of taking any opportunity to exploit financial institutions for ill-gotten gain.

Cybercrime

Dutch Police Shutter 15 DDoS 'Booter' Sites

Ishita Chigilli Palli • April 13, 2020

Dutch police have shut down 15 DDoS booter sites over the course of a week. Meanwhile, they've arrested a 19-year-old in connection with DDoS attacks on two government websites.

3rd Party Risk Management

Third-Party Risk Management: How to Grow a Mature Program

Information Security Media Group • April 7, 2020

Enterprises globally recognize the challenge of third-party cyber risk, but they still struggle with the risk management. Dave Stapleton of CyberGRX discusses the elements of a mature program, including the role of risk ratings.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Social Engineering's Role in Cyber Fraud - And What We Are Doing About It

James Hatch, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • March 26, 2020

As outlined in our Vision for Tackling Cyber Fraud last year, social engineering - a prime example of industrialized criminal deception - is leaving modern society vulnerable in two separate ways.