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Human firewalls: The first line of defense against cyber threats in 2025

A human firewall helps modern organizations create a resilient, adaptive security culture capable of responding smartly to emerging threats while maintaining optimal operational efficiency.

By Dipti Parmar

Mar 14, 20256 mins

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McAfee Moves to Redefine SIEM, Enterprise Security

Most security information event management systems can identify threats, but they can't remove them. All this does is put a bull's eye on a CIO's back. McAfee's new Enterprise Security Manager takes that next step and shows enterprises how to respond to those threats.

By Rob Enderle

Oct 4, 2013 5 mins

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Healthcare IT Security Is Difficult, But Not Impossible

Data breaches threaten healthcare organizations from all angles -- from hackers, thieves and forgetful employees -- and touch all facets of IT infrastructure. Updated HIPAA rules make organizations responsible for the actions of their business associates, too. Healthcare IT security is a daunting task, but with a little planning, it's not an impossible one.

By Brian Eastwood

Sep 19, 2013 10 mins

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Signature-Based Endpoint Security on Its Way Out

Signature-based blacklisting security technologies are losing the battle against malware, says McAfee, which has streamlined its endpoint security offerings to two suites that it says provide next-generation security for all endpoints, whether PCs, tablets or ATMs.

By Thor Olavsrud

May 29, 2013 4 mins

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6 IT Security Innovations to Keep You Ahead of Attackers

Hardly a day goes by without a new security threat emerging. Traditional security tools aren't always up to the task of keeping sensitive business information in safe hands. These six innovations will help you stay a step ahead.

By John Brandon

Mar 26, 2013 5 mins

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Think Your Network Is Secure?

Put It to the Test Against Dell SonicWALL

By PC Connection

Aug 14, 2014 1 min

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4 Ways to Prepare for and Fend Off DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service events and other cyber-attacks are an unfortunate inevitability of doing business on the Web today. The four steps presented here will help your company prepare for and respond to a DDoS attack.

By Jonathan Hassell

Jan 14, 2013 7 mins

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How to Set Up a Business-Grade Wi-Fi Network

Setting up a robust Wi-Fi network for your business doesn't have to be a nerve-wrecking experience. CIO.com looks at seven key factors you need to consider, including access points, frequency bands, network management and the forthcoming 802.11ac standard.

By Paul Mah

Oct 9, 2012 9 mins

Computers and PeripheralsFirewallsWi-Fi

Black Hat, Defcon Security Horror Stories Show Enterprise Vulnerabilities

Java hacks, VPN hacks, firewall hacks and even hotel room key hacks. Nothing is safe anymore, judging from an analysis of presentations at Black Hat and Defcon this summer. The lesson for enterprise CIOs? Be afraid. Be very afraid.

By John Brandon

Sep 12, 2012 5 mins

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How to Secure Sensitive Files and Documents

Much of an organization's most sensitive information resides in unstructured files and documents that are commonly subject to data loss and leakage--especially in today's mobile, Web-based world. IT pros must develop an approach to securing these documents that gives the business the control it needs without stymying employees' productivity.

By Thor Olavsrud

Aug 3, 2012 6 mins

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How to Improve Your Application Security Practices

The number of serious vulnerabilities in applications declined in 2011, but they are still common. Improving your application security posture requires determining whether you're a target of opportunity or a target of choice and understanding your development lifecycle.

By Thor Olavsrud

Jul 24, 2012 6 mins

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Copies of Anti-Censorship Software Used in Iran and Syria Contain Keylogger

Rogue copies of Green Simurgh, an Internet proxy software application used in Iran and Syria, have been found to contain malware that records users' activities and keystrokes.

By Lucian Constantin

May 30, 2012 3 mins

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