As an information security writer and security junkie at Bora, I rely on various news sites to stay on top of what’s going on in the industry so that I can speak to our client’s needs. I tend to turn to some more than others in that line of work, admittedly. Below, I’ll provide a brief overview of seven vendor-neutralWhat is Vendor-Neutral?Vendor-neutral is a cybersecurity solution, service, specification, or strategy not controlled by, biased towards, or tied to any specific vendor. The term encapsulates all concepts that work across... cybersecurity newsAbout Cybersecurity News Cybersecurity news encompasses a broad range of information. It includes current events, as well as advice about protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access, attacks,... websites where you can get your security fix. I’ll also include a couple of links to Bora articles for which I used the featured news websites as sources. (Note: The following security news websites are alphabetized, not ranked.)
1. Bleeping Computer
Created by Lawrence Abrams in 2004, Bleeping Computer is an independent information security and technology news publication that covers security threats, technology news, and ways for ordinary users to stay protected online. This is particularly the case for ransomware-related news, a focus which is evident in Bleeping Computer has become the first news and support site to join the No More Ransom Project as a partner. It also offers downloads and self-education tools that can help users troubleshoot issues involving their computers.
Bora Client Articles Linking to Bleeping Computer
- Accenture Responds Following LockBit Ransomware Attack
- Ako Ransomware Using Spam Attachments to Target Networks
2. CSO
CSO specifically serves the interests of enterprise security decision-makers. It provides those individuals with news about emerging threats as well as broader trends that might be shaping the digital threat landscape. It also offers insight into risk management, cloud securityWhat is Cloud Security?Cloud security refers to the measures and strategies used to protect data, applications, and resources stored, accessed, and processed in cloud computing environments. It involves a combination..., network defense, and other key disciplines that factor into the day-to-day duties of those enterprise security decision-makers. Along that same vein, CSO provides its audience with events, a resource library, as well as a tech community where members can share stories, exchange best practices, and network with their peers.
Bora Client Articles Linking to CSO
- Zero Trust’s Impact on APIWhat is an API? An Application Programming Interface (API), is a set of definitions and protocols for building and integrating application software. They allow disparate products or services to communicate with... More Security
- Into the Dark: Scratching the Surface of the Dark Web and Its Potential Risks to Users
3. Dark Reading
Like CSO, Dark Reading works to educate enterprise security staffers and decision-makers about new threats, vulnerabilities, and digital security technologies. It does this using 12 different community sections: Analytics, Attacks & Breaches, Application SecurityWhat is Application SecurityApplication security refers to the solutions, procedures, and practices used to protect applications from threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks throughout their lifecycle. This covers both the software and..., Careers and People, Cloud Security, Endpoint, IoTWhat is the IoT?IoT, or Internet of Things, refers to the network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies, enabling them to collect and exchange data seamlessly.This..., Mobile, Operations, Perimeter, Physical Security, Risk, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerabilities and Threats. Editors and subject matter experts lead each section, providing readers with professional knowledge and varied points of view which they can use to make security-related decisions in their organization.
Bora Client Articles Linking to Dark Reading
- N-Day Vulnerabilities: How They Threaten Your ICS Systems’ Security
- Best Practices for Securely Setting up a Kubernetes Cluster
4. Help Net Security
Founded in 1998, Help Net Security is an independent website focused on information security. It does serve the interests of those who are looking for breaking security news. Even so, it’s particularly useful to those who are looking to explore challenges and other trends that are shaping the security community. This is evident in the number of studies, polls, and surveys that Help Net Security shares with its audience. Enterprise security decision-makers can use those resources to drive their own programs going forward.
Bora Client Articles Linking to Help Net Security
- Build, Deploy, Runtime: The 3 Stages of Kubernetes Security
- Why Focusing on Container Runtimes Is the Most Critical Piece of Security for EKS Workloads?
5. Infosecurity Magazine
Infosecurity Magazine is one of the news websites that has been reporting on and providing insight into the information security community for over 12 years. Some of that content includes in-depth news analysis and opinion columns from industry experts. But it also includes free educational content such as a webinar channel, virtual conferences, and whitepaper syndication programs. Infosecurity Magazine is a part of Infosecurity Group, a business unit of Reed Exhibitions UK Ltd which is responsible for Infosecurity Europe and the Global Executive Network.
Bora Client Articles Linking to Infosecurity Magazine
- Why access management needs to evolve beyond passwords
- Half of Survey Respondents Say Lack of Security Skills Slowing Down Cloud Adoption Plans
6. Threatpost
An independent source of information security news and analysis, Threatpost frequently covers breaking news in the industry including data breaches, malwareWhat is Malware?Malware, a portmanteau of "malicious software," constitutes a broad category of software specifically designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems, networks, and devices without the user's consent... attacks, and vulnerabilities. The website is not limited to providing short-form written content, however. Threatpost also offers videos, podcasts, webinars, roundtable discussions, feature reports, and eBooks. In this capacity, the website reaches a regular audience of over one million website visitors including thousands of IT and security professionals each month.
Bora Client Articles Linking to Threatpost
7. ZDNet
Finally, ZDNet delivers 24/7 news coverage of trends, technologies, and opportunities relevant to IT professionals and decision-makers at the local and international level. Security is just one of the trends on which the website regularly releases content. Some of the other featured topics are Windows 11, AIWhat is AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by computers in an aim to mimic or exceed human cognitive abilities across a range of domains...., 5GWhat is 5G?5G, which stands for the fifth generation, represents the latest leap forward in wireless communication technology. It is the successor to 4G, which was named “Long Term Evolution”..., and Cloud. To serve these different interests, ZDNet maintains several themed blogs and delivers newsletters with relevant content.
Bora Client Articles Linking to ZDNet
- Nearly One-Third of Attack Targets Weren’t Running SolarWinds
- Ryuk Reportedly Behind Ransomware Infection at DOD Contractor
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