Microsoft Cloud Security Exec Talks New Tech, WFH, Gamification

[TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( December 07, 2020 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [Microsoft Cloud Security Exec Talks New Tech, WFH, Gamification]( Gunter Ollman explains the benefits of CPSM technology, how IT security teams have evolved, and how the pandemic has shaped security. [Intel Doubles Down on Emerging Technologies for Sharing and Using Data Securely]( Homomorphic encryption and federated learning could allow groups to share data and analysis while protecting the actual information. [Flash Dies but Warning Signs Persist: A Eulogy for Tech's Terrible Security Precedent]( Flash will be gone by the end of the year, but the ecosystem that allowed it to become a software security serial killer is ready to let it happen again. [Kmart Hit by Egregor Ransomware]( Egregor is also behind recent attacks on UbiSoft and Barnes & Noble. [MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY]( HOT TOPICS [TrickBot's New Tactic Threatens Firmware]( A newly discovered module checks machines for flaws in the UEFI/BIOS firmware so malware can evade detection and persist on a device. [Why I'd Take Good IT Hygiene Over Security's Latest Silver Bullet]( Bells and whistles are great, but you can stay safer by focusing on correct configurations, posture management, visibility, and patching. [Researchers Discover New Obfuscation-As-a-Service Platform]( Researchers detail how a Android APK obfuscation service automates detection evasion for highly malicious apps. [MORE]( EDITORS' CHOICE [7 Cool Cyberattack and Audit Tools to be Highlighted at Black Hat Europe]( Platforms, open source tools, and other toolkits for penetration testers and other security practitioners will be showcased at this week's virtual event. [Cloud Security Threats for 2021]( Most of these issues can be remediated, but many users and administrators don't find out about them until it's too late. LATEST FROM THE EDGE [BECs and EACs: What's the Difference?]( Email accounts are common targets for attack. Understanding how attack types differ is critical for successful defense. Tech Resources - [The Protector's Guide]( - [Information Management: A New Hope]( - [Practical Advice for Choosing Your First (or Next) SIEM]( - [The Malware Threat Landscape]( - [Flying Blind in Third-party Ecosystems]( - [2021 Top Enterprise IT Trends]( - [Addressing Complexity and Expertise in Application Security Testing]( [ACCESS TECH LIBRARY NOW]( - [Data Protection 101 - 12/10 @ 11am EST]( This virtual event spotlights expert insights for ensuring that data is available and secured wherever and whenever a business needs it most--whether in the cloud, across corporate endpoints, or on unmanaged devices--and that its policies align with a fast-changing regulatory ... - [Security Alert Fatigue: Tips for Taking Control]( Adding new security tools to your SOC toolset may help alert you to the newest cyber threats to your business. However, when a zillion unprioritized alerts hit you in a day, you might start treating them like whack-a-mole or the ... [MORE WEBINARS]( FEATURED REPORTS - [Are Unprotected Cloud Databases Leaking Your Data?]( - [SANS Report: Measuring and Improving Cyber Defense Using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework]( [MORE REPORTS]( CURRENT ISSUE [2021 Top Enterprise IT Trends]( [DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [BACK ISSUES]( | [MUST READS]( | [TECH DIGEST]( PRODUCTS & RELEASES [Infamous Hacker-for-Hire Group DeathStalker Hits the Americas & Europe With New PowerPepper Malware]( [Secureworks to Deliver New Threat Detection and Response Security Analytics Features]( [Philips Expands Its Healthcare Customer Services Portfolio with Integrated Cybersecurity Services]( [MORE PRODUCTS & RELEASES]( Dark Reading Daily -- Published By [Dark Reading]( Informa Tech 303 Second St., Suite 900 South Tower, San Francisco, CA 94107 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, [click here.]( To opt-out of any future Dark Reading Daily Newsletter emails, please respond [here.]( Thoughts about this newsletter? [Give us feedback.](mailto:customerservice_informationhub@techweb.com) Keep This Newsletter Out Of Your SPAM Folder Don't let future editions go missing. Take a moment to add the newsletter's address to your anti-spam white list: If you're not sure how to do that, ask your administrator or ISP. Or check your anti-spam utility's documentation. We take your privacy very seriously. Please review our [Privacy Statement.]( [© 2020]( | [Informa Tech]( | [Privacy Statement]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Contact Us](mailto:customerservice_informationhub@techweb.com)