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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By 2025, we expect 21.5 As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

Security Affairs

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Email Threats: More than 75% of targeted attacks start with an email, delivering 94% of malware.

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New DHS Rules Aim to Enhance Visibility Across Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) , signed into law in March 2022, directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop regulations for covered entities to report cyber incidents and ransom payments.

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Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

Bringing automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the workplace as part of digital transformation has many benefits. The evolving cyber threat landscape. 2025 and digital transformation. The challenges of digital transformation and cybersecurity.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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Cybersecurity in 2022, Predictions for digital ecosystem facing more challenges and sophisticated threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

As we near 2022, the cyber threat landscape remains just as ominous. OT/IT and IoT convergence. The scale and frequency of cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure continues to grow. Weaponized malware is a genuinely concerning and real threat to critical infrastructure. forbes.com). The firm Gartner Inc.,

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Inside the Complex Universe of Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

One prominent threat is business email compromise (BEC), which remains a leading vector for cyber threats. To tackle these evolving threats, the integration of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) is shaping the next generation of email security solutions. With the maturation of Zero Trust, propelled by the U.S.