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GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Here are some of the key challenges that organizations encounter in their efforts to mitigate cyber risks in the current environment. Lack of security awareness and education.

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Reaction to Social Engineering Indicative of Cybersecurity Culture

Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2021

It was a master class in social engineering, one that put an organization’s security posture at risk. Social engineering attacks like phishing take advantage of an employee’s awareness of. The post Reaction to Social Engineering Indicative of Cybersecurity Culture appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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ADDRESSING THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF SECURITY: AWARENESS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The best way to combat human error is through training and awareness. However, most folks regard security awareness training as boring, dry or unnecessary. Along with that understanding, the security practitioner knows what methods they can use to best raise the level of security awareness of an organization.

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A Human Vulnerability Scan: The Social Engineering Risk Assessment

Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every year companies lose thousands and even millions of dollars due to security breaches. They may upgrade company software or increase security awareness training. With all this effort though, many security executives wonder if their resources are well spent. It also reinforces the need for secure work practices.

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Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk

Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite years of cybersecurity advancements, most threat actors use social engineering and stolen credentials and just log in. The post In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management Company AwareGO Achieves Year of Outstanding Growth

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SAN ANTONIO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management company AwareGO today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2021, including record year-over-year online revenue growth of 219%, enterprise revenue growth of 156%, and total revenue growth of 116%.

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Elevating Your Defenses with NetSPI’s Updated Social Engineering Solutions

NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Although many companies are adding new processes, technologies, and training materials to combat this, employees continue to fall victim to phishing, vishing, and other forms of social engineering attacks. This delivers actionable results faster, enabling your team to mitigate vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and boost defenses.

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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Cybercriminals increasingly employ social engineering tactics because they are effective.

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What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace

Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2024

The post Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard. One in three office workers who use GenAI admit to sharing customer info, employee details and financial data with the platforms. Are you worried yet?

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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How to Build Successful Security Awareness Training Programs in 2021 and Beyond

Webroot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security awareness training is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a business’ overall resilience against cyberattacks. To help you get started, here are our top 5 recommendations for starting your security awareness program so you can maximize the impact of your efforts. That is, when you get it just right.

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Perceptions of Insider Risk 2021

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The month of September is designated “National Insider Threat Awareness Month,” and based on the number of cybersecurity incidents that involve employees, perhaps every month should be insider threat awareness month. The post Perceptions of Insider Risk 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Greatest Asset Becomes the Biggest Risk

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By cybersecurity expert and J2 CEO John Mc Loughlin. It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. The greatest challenge is improving security and operational performance in a way that benefits both the company and the employee.

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5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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Phishing Benchmark Report Delivers Data, Tools to Mitigate End-User Risk

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It also delivers robust benchmarking and insights to help you manage and mitigate user-driven phishing risks more effectively. This year's report highlights: Trends and issues that influenced the security landscape in 2021. Volumes and impacts organizations dealt with related to socially engineered attacks in 2021.

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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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How to Tackle Cybersecurity for Remote Work

SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

Working from home can be great for cybersecurity professionals, too. But working from home still has risks; in particular, massive security risks. What are the security risks of the remote workforce? Technological risks have grown with remote work. And what about technological gaps that have appeared?

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Small businesses are on the target list of hackers mainly because they focus less on security. On average, SMBs and small businesses allocate 5%-20% of their total budget to security.

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Why the Language of Cybersecurity Awareness Needs to be More Accessible

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

European Cybersecurity Month is upon us, and that can be a good hook for awareness-raising campaigns. Several experts believe we need to take a fresh look at the language we use in security. Otherwise, we risk failing to help messages reach, and resonate with, their intended audiences. Ask: who is it for? What is it for?

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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Distribute Cybersecurity Tasks with Diffusion of Responsibility in Mind

Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

After all, people outside the security team are the ones who deliver services, build products, or otherwise engage in business activities that require making security-related decisions. How might we distribute cybersecurity tasks and operationalize the perhaps utopian idea that "security is everyone's responsibility"?

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Strong medical device security awareness stifled by inventory, knowledge gaps

SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Armis researchers surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in May, which showed most users don’t pay attention to major cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology entities, such as the attack against Colonial Pipeline in early May. The goal is to secure the patient journey.

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How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

That’s especially important with regard to how the organization approaches cybersecurity. If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A A strong cybersecurity.

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SPOTLIGHT: Women in Cybersecurity

McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There are new and expanding opportunities for women’s participation in cybersecurity globally as women are present in greater numbers in leadership. This is based on in-depth discussions with numerous industry experts in cybersecurity and analyzing and synthesizing third-party reports, surveys, and media sources. government clients.

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Cybersecurity Leaders on Insider Threat Awareness Month

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

September marks the third annual National Insider Threat Awareness Month, launched by various federal agencies to highlight the growing danger insider threats pose to national security. The post Cybersecurity Leaders on Insider Threat Awareness Month appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Companies spend a staggering amount of money on cybersecurity products to defend their networks and data from hackers, but a couple of industry pros say that money is wasted if companies don’t change their internal cybersecurity culture. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 trillion by 2025.

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Seven Massachusetts Cities Join Forces to Bolster Cybersecurity Posture

SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Seven small coastal towns in Massachusetts have formed a partnership to better tackle their IT and cybersecurity needs in the region. Tom Brennan is the Executive Director, Americas Region, at CREST, a global community of cybersecurity businesses and professionals working to keep information safe in a digital world.

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7 Insights About Managing Cyber Risk You Can’t Afford To Miss

Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

Cybersecurity is big business. trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. Whilst this is concerning, when talking to executives outside of security, like I did on a recent masterclass with Nowcomm , it’s vital they understand of the following: 1.

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Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales. The summer is now over, and October is a month full of cybersecurity events for Thales around the world. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

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Security Training: Moving on from Nick Burns Through Better Communication

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. See the winners of eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards. Echoes of Y2K.

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AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks

Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BrandPost: Keeping Your Hybrid Workforce Secure with Cyber Hygiene Training

CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With this in mind, security and IT teams must adjust their strategies to effectively manage this new hybrid workforce at scale. An important aspect of this change involves training your employees on cybersecurity hygiene. The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education.

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The AI Takeover: Cybersecurity Tool or Terminator?

Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2023

The post The AI Takeover: Cybersecurity Tool or Terminator? appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Spring 2022 release of OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 image generator wowed users with its ability to create nearly any conceivable image based on a natural language description, even as.

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How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. But in the very near future, deepfake attacks waged against businesses will be unlikely to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ll describe the technology behind deepfakes, known as.

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How SE Helped Me in Public Speaking

Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In fact, it is something I do almost every day as a Human Risk Analyst. In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. Influence Techniques At Social-Engineer, you may often hear or read about us referring to “Influence Techniques.”

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Local government cybersecurity: 5 best practices

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The first is that they handle troves of sensitive data, especially personally identifiable information (PII) , and the second is that they operate on shoestring budgets with little to no cybersecurity staff or leadership buy-in. We’ll break down five best practices for local government cybersecurity in this post.

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Unlearning What We Know In Cybersecurity

Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Over the course of a day, we explored how the IT and security landscape has shifted exponentially over the past 24 months, and why cybersecurity vigilance is a fundamental priority and necessity for all businesses. Or they want to innovate but don’t know how to without an increase in risk. It was necessary.

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A Guide to Articulating Risk: Speaking the Language of the Stakeholder

Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2023

The role of the modern CISO today is just as much about managing technical solutions as it is about communicating risk to key decision-making stakeholders. The post A Guide to Articulating Risk: Speaking the Language of the Stakeholder appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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9 Myths Busted About Having a Career in Cybersecurity [Women Don’t Read]

Jane Frankland

JULY 13, 2020

Last year, the world’s largest non-profit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals, (ISC)², announced the findings of its Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The latest figures depict a shortage of cybersecurity professionals at a time when protecting the world’s operating systems has never been as important.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1 – Managing Your Digital Shadow

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This week is the first week of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), which runs from October 1 to October. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1 – Managing Your Digital Shadow first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape

Reaction to Social Engineering Indicative of Cybersecurity Culture

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Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk

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ADDRESSING THE HUMAN ELEMENT OF SECURITY: AWARENESS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

A Human Vulnerability Scan: The Social Engineering Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk

In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials

Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management Company AwareGO Achieves Year of Outstanding Growth

Elevating Your Defenses with NetSPI’s Updated Social Engineering Solutions

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust

What VCs See Happening in Cybersecurity in 2023

Risks of GenAI Rising as Employees Remain Divided About its Use in the Workplace

Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

How to Build Successful Security Awareness Training Programs in 2021 and Beyond

Perceptions of Insider Risk 2021

The Greatest Asset Becomes the Biggest Risk

5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023

Phishing Benchmark Report Delivers Data, Tools to Mitigate End-User Risk

Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

How to Tackle Cybersecurity for Remote Work

How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

Why the Language of Cybersecurity Awareness Needs to be More Accessible

Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

Distribute Cybersecurity Tasks with Diffusion of Responsibility in Mind

Strong medical device security awareness stifled by inventory, knowledge gaps

How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk

SPOTLIGHT: Women in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Leaders on Insider Threat Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

Seven Massachusetts Cities Join Forces to Bolster Cybersecurity Posture

7 Insights About Managing Cyber Risk You Can’t Afford To Miss

Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales

Security Training: Moving on from Nick Burns Through Better Communication

AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks

BrandPost: Keeping Your Hybrid Workforce Secure with Cyber Hygiene Training

The AI Takeover: Cybersecurity Tool or Terminator?

How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes

How SE Helped Me in Public Speaking

Local government cybersecurity: 5 best practices

Unlearning What We Know In Cybersecurity

A Guide to Articulating Risk: Speaking the Language of the Stakeholder

9 Myths Busted About Having a Career in Cybersecurity [Women Don’t Read]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1 – Managing Your Digital Shadow

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