🇮🇳41 Amazing Internet Security Blogs You
Should Be Reading
Author:Babar Ali
Krebs on Security
Brian Krebs is the man behind Krebs on Security. Being hacked himself in 2001, he takes
a personal interest in online security and is one of the well-known names in today’s
security landscape. He covers topics from latest threats, privacy breaches and cyber-
criminals to major security news.Schneier on Security
Bruce Schneider is probably the most well-known name that you can recognize in our list,
and was even called a “security guru” by The Economist. He wrote books, hundreds of
articles, essays and security papers on security matters. At the same time, he is a known
figure in the media environment which recognize him as an important voice for the online
security, not only for his knowledge on the matter, but also because he knows how to
express his opinions.TaoSecurity
This security blog is run by Richard Bejtlich, Chief Security Officer at Mandiant and
author of many books on security. With an extensive background on cyber-criminal world
and malicious attacks on enterprise networks, he shares his experience on digital defense,
network monitoring and detection on his security blog. Since a great number of network
attacks come from China, he is specialized on Chinese online criminals.US-CERT
This is the official website of the Department of Homeland Security, from USA.
Though it is not a classical security blog, its purpose is to improve Internet security by
providing specialized and well detailed information on cyber-criminal activities, malware,
phishing attempts and online threats. To use their own words: “US-CERT strives for a
safer, stronger Internet for all Americans by responding to major incidents, analyzing
threats, and exchanging critical cyber-security information with trusted partners around
the world.”Dark Reading
Dark Reading is a widely-read cyber security site that addresses professionals from the IT
environment, security researchers and technology specialists. They use their experience
and knowledge to provide articles, recommendations, news and information on IT
security.
6.CIO
CIO is the place where you find news, information technology articles, insight and
analysis on major data breaches and online threats. Covering multiple aspects of world
wide web, it provides in-depth, content rich information for IT professionals and normal
users.Network Security Blog
Martin McKeay is the voice of this security blog, where you can find information and
news on privacy and security issues. As Martin says: “I took up blogging as a means to
extend my knowledge and test my ideas about security...”.Security Watch with Neil Rubenking
Known for his direct and witty style, Neil Rubenking is the man you have to listen if you
search for technical advice on the main security solutions, from firewalls, antivirus and
antispam products to full security suites. Detailed reports and sharp analysis of security
programs place him be on your follow list if you look for this type if information.Paul’s Security Weekly
Paul’s Security Weekly, founded by Paul Asadoorian, brings you security news, useful
technical articles, research studies and valuable information on hacking and cyber-crime
through various channels, from blog posts, videos to podcasts.PCMag.com
One of the most popular sites in the software industry, PC Magazine comes with reviews
and studies on the latest products for online security. For an objective analysis of a product
you may be looking, don’t forget to look for the dedicated article on this website.Wired
One of the classical North American publications reporting on technology and its role in
culture, economy and politics, Wired approaches topics on online privacy, cybercriminal
threats, systems security and the latest alerts.Forbe’s Firewall
Forbe’s Firewall comes from one of the leading media company in the online environment
and provides strong analysis, reliable tools and real-time reports for cyber-security news
and information on the latest online threats.TechRepublic
TechRepublic provides large resources for the online industry, such as blog articles,
forums, technical papers and security data. All the valuable information available helps IT
professionals and technology leaders to come with the best decissions on their business
processes.Zero Day
The Zero Day security blog is important for all the people which are part of the IT
industry and you should follow it to stay up-to-date with the latest security analysis,
software vulnerabilities, malware attacks and network threats.Securosis
Securosis is a security research and advisory company that offers security services for
companies and organizations. At the same time, you can find on their security blog some
useful articles and insight on managing and protecting online data.The Guardian Information Security Hub
Known for its quality articles on world news, Guardian offers a section dedicated to
information security for companies and individuals. To stay up-to-date with the latest
articles and news on cyber security, make sure you follow this site.Help Net Security
This security site is a popular place for data and security news and you can find here the
latest information and articles related to the IT industry.Techworld Security
The section dedicated to security on this site analyzes the latest malware threats and zero-
day exploits. You can find here other important topics and subjects, such as security
articles, how-to documents and software reviews.Fox IT Security Blog
This security blog is a very good source of information on online security, technology
news and cyber crime defense.SC Magazine
SC Magazine comes in the IT environment with technical information and data analysis to
fight the present online security threats. Their site provides testing results for e-mail
security, mobile devices, cloud and web security.Network Computing
The content of this security blog focuses on cloud technology and enterprise infrastructure
systems. Its published articles cover security solutions on how to deliver applications and
services for an increasingly large threat environment in the business world, news and
expert advice.Infosecurity Magazine
Infosecurity Magazine is an online magazine which covers not only security articles on
popular topics, but is also dedicated to security strategy, valuable insights and technical
approaches for the online industry.SANS Institute AppSec Blog
This security site addresses the growing malware threats in the online world by providing
training, research, certification and educational resources for IT specialists.Threat Track Security
This security blog keeps you up-to-date with the latest innovations and developments in
the IT industry, from security exploits to software vulnerabilities and cybercriminal
attempts.CSO Online
CSO focuses on information technology, access management for enterprise servers, loss
prevention, cybercriminal threats and software vulnerabilities.
Security blogs from software providers in the IT industrySophos security blog
Naked Security is Sophos’s award-winning threat news room, giving you news, opinion,
advice and research on computer security issues and the latest internet threats. Naked
Security is the blog of security company SOPHOS and the place where you can find news,
research studies, advices and opinions. Categories range from mobile security threats to
operating systems and malware articles. Naked Security is updated multiple times per day
and receives around 1.5 million pageviews per month. It has won numerous awards and it
is considered one of the best security blogs.Kaspersky Lab’s ThreatPost
Threatpost is the leading security news website that is part of The Kaspersky Lab. Their
articles cover important stories and relevant security news for the online world. They are
recognized as an important source of news for online security in important newspapers
and publications, such as New York Times, USA Today or The Wall Street Journal.Kaspersky Lab’s Securelist
Securelist is a security blog run by Kaspersky Lab and it addresses a large audience,
providing some of the best security subjects on cybercriminal activities and data stealing
malware. You can find here security information that focuses on malware, phishing and
other threats from the cyber security world.Symantec Weblog
Symantec Weblog is a security blog from one of the biggest providers of security solutions
world wide, Symantec. Using their technical knowledge and data collected along the
years, they come with strong analysis reports and articles on security threats, online
criminals, data stealing malware, system vulnerbilities and many others.Google Online Security Blog
We are surrounded by Google products and services, from their search engine to their web
browser, so it is normal to include their security blog in our list. It is a reliable security
blog and even more, a reference point on online security and privacy we need to
acknowledge.Zone Alarm Cyber Security Blog
The security blog from ZoneAlarm, one of the well-known vendors of security products,
provides valuable information on malware defense and online security. Using their
experience on malware, this security blog generates malware alerts, practical security tips
and the latest news in the IT industry.F-Secure Safe & Savvy Blog
A security blog from F-Secure, a company dedicated to online content and privacy
protection. On this security blog you will find helpful tips and advises on security issues,
from protecting your personal identity to keeping your system safe.HotforSecurity
The security blog from BITDEFENDER – one of the leading companies on online
security solutions, covers various subjects from the IT world, from Internet scams, online
spam and phishing to malware and data stealing software.McAfee security blog
McAfee security blog provides the latest tips and techniques from security experts to keep
you up-to-date with the latest malware trends in the online environment.Microsoft Malware Protection Center
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center analyzes data from all over the world to provide
insight and valuable information on fighting online threats in order to protect users from
malware attacks and online crime.SpiderLabs Security Blog
Investigators and researchers at Trustwave cover the latest technology news on this
security blog. Gathering information from research and testing, they publish articles and
security studies to fight online hackers and cyber-criminal threats.Dell SecureWorks
The security blog from Dell SecureWorks provides the latest news and information for IT
professionals and users that need to stay up-to-date with online threats and malware
attacks.Malwarebytes Security Blog
The Malwarebytes security blog articles cover the latest malware threats and cyber
criminal attempts from the online world. You can find their articles on categories, from
cyber-crime, exploits, hacking and malware analysis.Trend Micro Simply Security
Trend Micro Simply Security site offers expert insights on cloud security, data safety,
privacy protection and threat intelligence.We Live Security
We Live Security, the Eset blog, is an online resource for cyber security articles and this
blog covers a large network of security topics from emerging online threats to zero-day
exploits.CSIS Security Group Blog
The security blog from CSIS Security Group provides valuable information on malware
attacks and online threats. Using the internal research data from their own security labs,
their studies help users fight cyber-criminal threats.