Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career?

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | March 08, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise How does Stampado ransomware spread to external drives? Preventing DoS attacks: The best ways to defend the enterprise How can the Dirty COW vulnerability be used to attack Android devices? EXPERT ADVICE Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? In one case, a tenured CEO made one cybersecurity mistake and was fired. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses whether this sets a precedence for enterprises going forward.   How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise It's not possible to eradicate the risk of DoS attacks, but there are steps infosec pros can take to reduce their impact. Mike Chapple shares pointers on how to prevent DoS attacks.   How does Stampado ransomware spread to external drives? The Stampado ransomware is a low-cost threat to networks and external drives. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how Stampado works and how enterprises should handle it.   Preventing DoS attacks: The best ways to defend the enterprise Preventing DoS attacks may not always be possible, but with a strong defense, enterprises can reduce their impact and recover quickly. Expert Kevin Beaver explains the best approaches.   How can the Dirty COW vulnerability be used to attack Android devices? A copy-on-write vulnerability known as 'Dirty COW' was found in the Linux kernel of Android devices. Expert Michael Cobb explains the risks of this attack.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.