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Architecture Matters When it Comes to SSE

CyberSecurity Insiders

” Or said another way, “architecture matters”. Gartner provides several statistics to help us understand the reason: · Gartner surveys in 2020 showed 80% of enterprises using IaaS are multi-cloud · In 2024, 60% of IT spending on application software will be directed at Cloud technologies. · Ask the critical questions.

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The business case for security strategy and architecture

Notice Bored

c omplementing and supporting various other business strategies and architectures such as cloud first, artificial intelligence, IIoT, big data, new products, new markets.); Defining a coherent sequence or matrix of strategic initiatives (projects, investments, business and technology changes.) Bringing clarity and direction (focus!)

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Average losses from compromised cloud accounts is more than $500,000 a year

SC Magazine

Average total annual financial loss for companies from compromised cloud accounts is more than $500,000, according to new research. Average total annual financial loss for companies from compromised cloud accounts is more than $500,000, according to new research. . Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

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Check Point Warns of Hackers Targeting Its Remote Access VPN

SecureWorld News

In the advisory , Check Point says the attackers are targeting security gateways with old local accounts using insecure password-only authentication, which should be used with certificate authentication to prevent breaches. "We Check Point has advised organizations to review the use of local accounts and disable them if not needed.

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ConnectWise Quietly Patches Flaw That Helps Phishers

Krebs on Security

While modern Microsoft Windows operating systems by default will ask users whether they want to run a downloaded executable file, many systems set up for remote administration by MSPs disable that user account control feature for this particular application.

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Top-Paying Tech Jobs Highlight New Roles, Cybersecurity Tie-ins

SecureWorld News

Blockchain Developer: Blockchain is a disruptive technology that has created new development roles in the last five years or so. Cloud Solution Architect: While not purely cybersecurity, this role is heavily focused on cloud security in addition to architecture.

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Overcoming Survivorship Bias in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity leaders may default to time-tested tools, potentially overlooking innovative technologies tailored to their specific needs. Leaders and practitioners need to develop a process to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of their current tools and the potential of any new technologies.