Security News Sources

TL;DR

Stay informed about cyber security with a mix of official alerts, specialist news sites, and social media accounts from trusted experts. Prioritise sources that provide actionable information rather than just hype.

1. Official Alerts & Advisories

1. NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre – UK): https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news – Essential for UK-specific threats and guidance. Sign up for alerts.
2. CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency – US): https://www.cisa.gov/news-events – Useful even outside the US, as many threats are global.
3. Vendor Security Advisories: Regularly check security pages for software and hardware you use (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe). Often found on their support websites.

2. Specialist News Sites

1. Security Week: https://www.securityweek.com/ – Broad coverage of security news, vulnerabilities and breaches.
2. The Hacker News: https://thehackernews.com/ – Popular site with a focus on hacking techniques and exploits.
3. BleepingComputer: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ – Good for ransomware news, malware analysis and technical details.
4. Dark Reading: https://www.darkreading.com/ – In-depth articles on cyber security topics.

3. Social Media (with caution)

1. Twitter: Follow key security researchers and companies. Be critical of information; verify before acting.
   • Example accounts: @securityweek, @TheHackerNews, @BleepingComputer, @SwiftOnSecurity
2. LinkedIn: Join relevant cyber security groups for discussions and news sharing. Again, assess credibility carefully.

4. Podcasts & Newsletters

1. Cyber Security Today: A daily podcast covering the latest threats. https://www.cybersecuritytoday.co.uk/
2. Risky Business Podcast: Weekly in-depth discussions on security topics. https://risky.biz/
3. KrebsOnSecurity Newsletter: Brian Krebs’s newsletter with detailed investigations into cybercrime. https://krebsonsecurity.com/

5. Vulnerability Databases

1. NVD (National Vulnerability Database): https://nvd.nist.gov/ – Comprehensive database of known vulnerabilities.
2. CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/ – Another source for vulnerability information, often with more user-friendly searching.

6. Using RSS Feeds

To consolidate news from multiple sources, use an RSS reader (e.g., Feedly). Most news sites provide RSS feeds.

Example Feedly setup: Add the URLs of your chosen security news sites to create a custom feed.