CSO Update

April 09, 2020

New, rapidly evolving IoT botnet Dark Nexus targets wide variety of devices

The sophisticated botnet also has high persistence and is capable of delivering different types of malware in addition to launching DDoS attacks. Read more ▶

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Miscellaneous: Velocloud, now part of VMware

2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure

For the second year, VMware SD-WAN™ by VeloCloud® leads the WAN Edge Infrastructure market, continuing to be placed furthest in Completeness of Vision and highest in Ability to Execute. Read this complimentary copy of the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant report to find out more. Read more ▶

Beware malware-laden emails offering COVID-19 information, US Secret Service warns

Many of the emails take advantage of an unpatched, decades-old Microsoft Office vulnerability to deliver malware. Advice: Patch now. Read more ▶

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Microsoft Threat Protection: What security and IT admins need to know

Microsoft Threat Protection can protect Windows systems and Office 365 users on many levels, but licensing requirements can be confusing. Read more ▶

Review: Ericom Shield extends zero trust to websites with browser isolation

Using Docker containers, Shield allows website content in while keeping malware out. Read more ▶

7 PSD2 questions every CISO should be prepared to answer

The EU's recently updated Payment Services Directive has several requirements that affect security, such as stronger authentication for online payments. Read more ▶

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification explained: What defense contractors need to know

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the defense industrial base, which includes over 300,000 companies in the supply chain. Read more ▶

How one healthcare CISO is navigating the COVID-19 crisis

Security is in an "all hands on deck" situation at the healthcare organization as it pivots to a mostly remote working organization. Read more ▶

Miscellaneous: Velocloud, now part of VMware

Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for WAN Edge Infrastructure

Infrastructure and operations leaders responsible for networking are evaluating WAN edge solutions to address expanding business requirements in order to connect to on-premises and cloud-based workloads. They should use this research to identify vendors that best fit their specific use cases. Read the Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for WAN Edge Infrastructure now. Read more ▶