The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR

Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape and valuable insights into incident types and vulnerabilities. This year, the report in… Continue reading The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR

Introducing the book: Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program, Second Edition

In this Help Net Security video interview, Alan Watkins, CIS Controls Ambassador, CIS, talks about his new book – Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program, Second Edition. This book provides guidance and essential steps small businesses wi… Continue reading Introducing the book: Creating a Small Business Cybersecurity Program, Second Edition

9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding e… Continue reading 9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

Photos: RSA Conference 2023, part 2

RSA Conference 2023 is taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Part 1 of the photos is available here. Here are a few photos from the event, featured vendors inclu… Continue reading Photos: RSA Conference 2023, part 2

CIS expands partnership with Akamai to protect state and local governments

Cyberattacks often begin with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link that redirects them to a harmful site containing malware. Even the best employee training won’t prevent every mistake. The best way to stop those mistakes from becoming costly … Continue reading CIS expands partnership with Akamai to protect state and local governments

Security in the cloud with more automation

Hopefully, you’ve been working with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) on securing your cloud infrastructure for a while now. Initially, you might have used our CIS Benchmarks and other free resources to manually configure your operating systems in… Continue reading Security in the cloud with more automation