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The Risk-Conscious, Security-Aware Culture: The Forgotten Critical Security Control

Cisco Security

Would a risk-conscious, security-aware workforce become a security enabler rather than a security risk? Should a risk-conscious, security-aware culture be considered a critical security control? million in 2006 to $8.19 million in 2019. The indirect and hidden costs could be much higher.

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SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

The Last Watchdog

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. inch diskettes.

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39% of Healthcare Organizations Suffered Ransomware Attacks in the Cloud in 2020

CyberSecurity Insiders

As a result, new avenues for cyber threats opened up. Moreover, because hospitals and health systems are dealing with high caseloads caused by the pandemic, the threat to care delivery remains extremely high. Our report highlights the lack of security fundamentals that could improve the security posture of these organizations.