NSA Issues Guidance for Selecting Strong Cisco Password Types

Poorly protected passwords in device configuration files present a risk of compromise, agency says. [TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( February 18, 2022 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [NSA Issues Guidance for Selecting Strong Cisco Password Types]( Poorly protected passwords in device configuration files present a risk of compromise, agency says. [Attackers Hone Their Playbooks, Become More Agile]( Less malware, more interactive intrusions, and big game hunting lead to more success, with an 82% increase in ransomware-related data leaks. [4 Keys to Bridging the Gap Between Security and Developers]( Security personnel's priority is protecting the organization. Developers are trying to hit tight timelines. Here's how both groups can get get their needs met. [Software-Developer Security Vendor Snyk Buys Cloud Security Company]( Acquisition helps expand Snyk into the cloud security sector. [MORE NEWS /]( [MORE COMMENTARY]( HOT TOPICS [8 of the Biggest Cybersecurity M&As & Investment Deals in 2021]( There were more financial deals in cybersecurity last year than in any previous year. [Linux Malware on the Rise]( Ransomware, cryptojacking, and a cracked version of the penetration-testing tool Cobalt Strike have increasingly targeted Linux in multicloud infrastructure, report states. [Ransomware Threat Intel: You're Soaking In It!]( Organizations need to improve their ability to detect and prevent emerging ransomware attacks. [MORE]( EDITORS' CHOICE [Russian Actors Targeting US Defense Contractors in Cyber Espionage Campaign, CISA Warns]( Sensitive data stolen on US weapons development and deployment, product development, foreign partnerships, contracts, and more. LATEST FROM THE EDGE [Security Teams Expect Attackers to Go After End Users First]( Phishing, malware, and ransomware have spurred organizations to increase their investments in endpoint security, according to Dark Reading’s Endpoint Security Survey. LATEST FROM DR TECHNOLOGY [Putting AI to Practical Use in Cybersecurity]( Almost every cybersecurity product has an AI component. Here is where it's working in the real world. Tech Resources - [DAST to the Future]( - [Operationalizing the Modern AppSec Framework]( - [Vantage Inspect Next Gen SAST]( - [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) - Beginner's Guide]( - [SANS 2021 Top New Attacks and Threat Report]( - [The Defender's Advantage - a guide to activating cyberdefense]( - [The Top Emerging Trends in Cryptography for 2022]( [ACCESS TECH LIBRARY NOW]( - [Streamlining Your Patch Management Processes]( Patch management is a core element of any security strategy. But patch management is only as effective as the bugs it can identify. Undiscovered vulnerabilities are a massive risk to an organization as bad actors find their way into organizations ... - [Strategies For Securing Your Supply Chain]( Recent attacks like the zero-day Log4j vulnerability have brought new scrutiny to cyber threats from suppliers and enterprise trading partners. But what does an effective supply-chain security strategy look like? How can you ensure that customers, suppliers, contractors, and ... [MORE WEBINARS]( FEATURED REPORTS - [6 Threats Enterprises Should Care About]( - [How Data Breaches Affect the Enterprise]( [MORE REPORTS]( CURRENT ISSUE [How Enterprises Are Assessing Cybersecurity Risk in Today's Environment]( [DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( [BACK ISSUES]( | [MUST READS]( | [TECH DIGEST]( PRODUCTS & RELEASES [SentinelOne Launches DataSet]( [MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense Unveils New Affiliate Program]( [Cybercriminals Have Changed Tactics]( [MORE PRODUCTS & RELEASES]( Dark Reading Daily -- Published By [Dark Reading]( Informa Tech Holdings LLC | Registered in the United States with number 7418737 | 605 Third Ave., 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10158, USA 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.]( [© 2022]( | [Informa Tech]( | [Privacy Statement]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Contact Us](mailto:customerservice_informationhub@techweb.com)