Beleaguered wireless giant Huawei faces government bans, security issues

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | April 17, 2019 FEATURED STORY Huawei security questioned around the world by Michael Heller, Senior Reporter Troubles continue for Huawei as new bans and government reports put security into question, but the company is attempting to fight back against the criticism. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS   Nokia: 5G network slicing could be a boon for security According to Nokia's Kevin McNamee, the rise of 5G will mean more danger of IoT botnets, but also more options to secure those devices -- including using network slicing for segmentation. (SearchSecurity.com)   WPA3 flaws found in Dragonfly handshake Researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the WPA3 protocol, specifically in the Dragonfly handshake authentication, allowing for multiple exploits branded Dragonblood. (SearchSecurity.com)   Blue Hexagon bets on deep learning AI in cybersecurity Cybersecurity startup Blue Hexagon uses deep learning to detect network threats. Experts weigh in on the limitations of AI technologies in cybersecurity. (SearchSecurity.com)   New Baldr information stealer could target businesses Malwarebytes explains why the rapidly evolving info-stealer Baldr could spell trouble for businesses and consumers, and offers pointers on how to defend against such malware. (SearchSecurity.com)   New programs released aim to improve Google Cloud security With the release of programs like Access Transparency, Virtual Private Cloud and GKE Sandbox, Google aims to improve Google Cloud security and identity protection. (SearchSecurity.com)   Microsoft disputes Outlook data breach report Microsoft warned Outlook users who may have had data compromised in an attack using customer support login credentials to access account information. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Top 5 reasons for a zero trust approach to network security As network perimeters disintegrate and enterprises adopt cloud computing, discover the top reasons organizations are opting for a zero trust approach to network security. (SearchSecurity.com)   What are the top enterprise email security best practices? Enterprises have many options for email security best practices, ranging from deploying email security protocols to educating end users on the dangers of phishing. (SearchSecurity.com)   What are the most important security awareness training topics? Organizations looking to heighten security awareness among employees need to cover a wide variety of security awareness training topics, but social engineering tops the list. (SearchSecurity.com)   How important is security awareness training for executives? Corporate executives are prime targets for spies and hackers, and that is why security awareness training for executives is so important. (SearchSecurity.com)   Challenges and benefits of using the Mitre ATT&CK framework Taking the first step might be the biggest hurdle to using the Mitre ATT&CK cybersecurity framework. Find out more about the benefits, challenges and how to get started. (SearchSecurity.com)   Buyer's Handbook: Assess secure web gateways to suit your network security needs To help determine if your organization could benefit from implementing a secure web gateway, it's important to first identify your organization's web security challenges and overall needs. (SearchSecurity.com)   12 essential features of advanced endpoint security tools In addition to protecting an organization's endpoints from threats, IT administrators can use endpoint security products to monitor operation functions and data backup strategies. (SearchSecurity.com)   A look at security threats to critical infrastructure Threats to critical infrastructure, like Operation Sharpshooter, should motivate CI sectors to take cybersecurity seriously. Learn about the threats and how to defend against them. (SearchSecurity.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Security Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2019 TechTarget. All rights reserved.