Joseph Steinberg

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Such risks are even more troubling when one considers that the federal government has taken all sorts of actions to remove various Chinese-made hardware from its various environments due to national security reasons, but State and Local governments have generally not followed suit.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Some of us -- myself included -- have proposed lawful government hacking as an alternative to backdoors. A new report from the Center of Internet and Society looks at the security risks of allowing government hacking. These risks are real, but I think they're much less than mandating backdoors for everyone.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

What should you know about the SEC's new rules on risk management and incident reporting? The post SEC’s Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure Rule: What You Should Know appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Of the many problems that threaten enterprises, entitlement and access management risks are a significant cause for concern. The post Cloud Identity Governance can Overcome Entitlement Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

Early in 2020, cyberspace attackers apparently working for the Russian government compromised a piece of widely used network management software made by a company called SolarWinds. The US government deserves considerable blame, of course, for its inadequate cyberdefense. Who is at fault?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. One in eight government employees were exposed to phishing threats. State and local employees are generally more at risk to app threats than federal workers.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2021

Effective risk governance means organizations are making data-driven. The de facto language of business risk is the risk matrix, which. The de facto language of business risk is the risk matrix, which. The post The Elephant in the Risk Governance Room appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2022

Experts have warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses an unprecedented cyber risk for U.S. organizations as well as State and local governments and municipalities. Governments and Municipalities at Risk of Foreign Nation Cyber Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Local U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2023

AI is a crucial ally in proactively identifying and addressing hybrid cloud threats, streamlining compliance processes and establishing robust governance frameworks. The post AI’s Impact on Security, Risk and Governance in a Hybrid Cloud World appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

Just like pilot awareness is crucial during unexpected aviation events, cybersecurity's traditional focus on infrastructure needs to shift to more adept governance. The post Cybersecurity Infrastructure Investment Crashes and Burns Without Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Canada on Monday announced a ban on the use of apps from Tencent and Kaspersky on government mobile devices, citing an "unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security." "The The Government of Canada is committed to keeping government information and networks secure," the Canadian government said. "We

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Malicious JavaScript code hidden in a Tornado Cash governance proposal has been leaking deposit notes and data to a private server for almost two months. [.]

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

By spearheading cybersecurity programs, CISOs empower organizations to fend off cyber threats from criminal enterprises, insider risks, hackers, and other malicious entities that pose significant risks to operations, critical infrastructure, and even national security. underscores the heightened emphasis on governance.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2023

That's why board directors need to take a leading role in cybersecurity governance. They need to understand the economic drivers and impact of cyber risk, and they need to ensure that cyber risk management is aligned with business objectives. trillion by 2025. Conclusion Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2021

The post RPA’s Impact on Governance, Risk Management and Compliance appeared first on Security Boulevard. Basic robotic process automation (RPA), or advanced process developments such as artificial intelligence (AI), can unlock the potential to do things faster, better and at a lower cost.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2024

The centralized system helps organizations identify, track, and reduce risks, addressing the challenges of incomplete risk visibility and manual processes. The post Critical Risk Launches Critical Start Cyber Risk Register appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. The Government of Canada announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Experts from VMware Carbon Black are sounding the alarm: there has been a recent uptick in cyber attacks targeting the educational sector, government institutions, and service industry enterprises.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Integrated risk management (IRM) is a discipline designed to embed risk considerations for the use of technology throughout an organization. In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Government agencies are vulnerable because, as many have concluded, they simply haven’t been proactive enough in preparing for cyber disasters. The post 5 on Friday – 5 Government Security Risks for Consideration appeared first on Security Boulevard. slowgoingcybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Salt Security added a posture governance engine to its API security platform that defines and enforces implementation standards. The post Salt Security Adds Governance Engine to API Security Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Mastering Identity Governance: A Ballet of Security and ComplianceBy 2025, Gartner predicts that over 40% of organizations will utilize Identity Governance analytics and insights to mitigate security risks. The post Master Identity Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2024

Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) announced a major new initiative this week to improve the insurance industry's capabilities around modeling and underwriting terrorism and catastrophic cyber risks.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 29, 2021

Over at Lawfare, Susan Landau has an excellent essay on the risks posed by software used to collect evidence (a Breathalyzer is probably the most obvious example). Bugs and vulnerabilities can lead to inaccurate evidence, but the proprietary nature of software makes it hard for defendants to examine it.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 26, 2024

What we found was this: in the rapidly evolving landscape of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), siloed approaches are becoming increasingly obsolete. The post 2024 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report Findings: Why Unifying Risk and Compliance Work Is No Longer Optional appeared first on Hyperproof.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

CSF) release underscores the urgency of addressing evolving threats and now emphasizes the importance of governance in Cybersecurity. Salt Security, focusing on API Posture Governance, provides an API risk management platform that seamlessly aligns with the updated NIST CSF guidelines. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF)

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s discuss an acronym reshaping the business world: Vendor Risk Management , or VRM. With supply chains extending across multiple regions and involving numerous third-party vendors, organizations face unprecedented challenges in managing vendor risks effectively. What risks are you facing?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 5, 2022

At any point the external environment can throw a curve ball – new government regulations, changes in political and social dynamics, or trends in sustainability to name a few. Context of risk. The Ukraine-Russia war is a grim example of geopolitical risk intersecting with cyber security risk. Cyber in a silo?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

federal government, concerns are mounting over the impact such an event could have on the cybersecurity of the United States. The threat of a government shutdown arises from the annual appropriation bills required to fund the government's activities and bureaucracy. ET on Sunday, October 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2021

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) moderate certification was granted for the AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government solution. AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government is purpose-built in the AWS GovCloud (U.S.). Photo by Katie Moum on Unsplash. Read full post.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2023

And, since Apple and Google serve as intermediaries in the delivery of these push notifications this puts them in “a unique position to facilitate government surveillance of how users are using particular apps, “ wrote Senator Wyden. Privacy risks should never spread beyond a headline. No doubt there is more to come on this story.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

All three worked for the federal government in some capacity, and all three used their insider access for nefarious purposes, got caught and were arrested. The post Zero Trust Meets Insider Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Identity's role as the new security perimeter in the cloud is driving a new set of governance requirements and making permissions tricky. The post Identity Governance Has a Permission Problem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2023

In a move that further strengthens its commitment to empowering organizations with innovative risk and analytics management solutions, Incisive Software is excited to announce its partnership with Alteryx, a leading provider of data analytics platforms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 6, 2023

Numerous risks are inherent in the technologies that all organizations use. These risks have especially become apparent with recent ransomware attacks, which have crippled major infrastructure such as the Colonial Pipeline in the Eastern United States 1. The first part of GRC is governance. The final area of GRC is compliance.

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