CSO Update

Nov 11, 2018

Learn to play defense by hacking these broken web apps

OWASP's Broken Web Applications Project makes it easy to learn how to hack web applications--a critical skill for web application developers playing defense, junior penetration testers, and security-curious management. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	What are deepfakes? How and why they work

•	Doctored Jim Acosta video shows why fakes don't need to be deep to be dangerous

What are deepfakes? How and why they work

Once the bailiwick of Hollywood special effects studios with multi-million-dollar budgets, now anyone can download deepfake software and use machine learning to make believable fake videos. This makes a lot of people nervous. Read More ▶

Doctored Jim Acosta video shows why fakes don't need to be deep to be dangerous

White House promotion of an allegedly doctored press conference video shows how "shallow fakes" can manipulate opinion. Read More ▶

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3.	Are long passphrases the answer to password problems?
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5.	Cybercriminals are using blockchain to improve security. Should you?
6.	5 hard truths every CISO should know
7.	What it takes to be a security consultant

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