CSO Update

December 24, 2019

10 biggest cybersecurity M&A deals of 2019

This past year has been a very active one for mergers and acquisitions in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to expand their offerings. What will the 2020 M&A market be like? Read more ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	How to use Microsoft Compliance Score to improve data protection

•	What is Wireguard? Secure, simple VPN still in development

•	Macy's breach is a game-changing Magecart attack

•	Hackers use free tools in new APT campaign against industrial sector firms

•	High-profile departures widen federal government's security talent shortage

•	The biggest data breach fines, penalties and settlements so far

Miscellaneous: R Systems & AWS

Cloud Roadmap Assessment for AWS

R Systems, an Advanced-tier AWS Partner, and a global leader in AI/Analytics services, is uniquely qualified to not only help you fully leverage the AWS platform to build a cloud roadmap, but also to fuel your digital transformation by helping you adopt/embed cutting-edge technologies within your business wireframe like data & analytics, AI/ML, cognitive automation, etc. to help you achieve your business goals! Read more ▶

How to use Microsoft Compliance Score to improve data protection

The new Compliance Score console in Microsoft 365 offers templates and advice to help meet the ever-growing list of regulatory data protection and privacy rules. Read more ▶

DEALPOST

This $387 Azure certification prep bundle is currently on sale for $29

Set yourself up to pass Azure certification exams with these 4 courses. Read more ▶

What is Wireguard? Secure, simple VPN still in development

The Wireguard VPN offers better performance and a simpler, effective approach to cryptography. Is it ready for the enterprise? Read more ▶

Macy's breach is a game-changing Magecart attack

The attackers customized the Magecart code to the Macy's website to steal credit card information in the wallet and new registrations. Read more ▶

Hackers use free tools in new APT campaign against industrial sector firms

Attackers seek to make attribution harder and use sophisticated, realistic spear-phishing emails. Read more ▶

High-profile departures widen federal government's security talent shortage

Recent key departures--voluntary and forced--might make it harder for government agencies to find the talent needed to fulfill their security missions. Read more ▶

The biggest data breach fines, penalties and settlements so far

Hacks and data thefts, enabled by weak security, cover-ups or avoidable mistakes have cost these companies a total of nearly $1.45 billion and counting. Read more ▶

Miscellaneous: Converge Technology Solutions, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Platinum Solution Provider

End of Support for Windows Server 2008 Pushes for Upgrades

As the end of support for Windows Server 2008 nears, organizations are urged to upgrade to the latest versions, available on HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers, powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. Read more ▶