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How to Use Your Asset Management Software to Reduce Cyber Risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Yes, one lapse on a spam email, one inadequate password, one abandoned account, or a malfunctioning asset can cause havoc. . Take into account to use your IT asset management dataset as an arbiter of facts to ensure that every asset has already been recorded and installed with the necessary security control mechanisms. .

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Australia entities suffer Cyber Attacks and QUAD update

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that the threat actors accessed details such as tax file numbers, bank account details, superannuation data, in the attack that could lead to identity theft attacks in the coming weeks.

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Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business

Joseph Steinberg

Likewise, information systems have allowed businesses to experience tremendous growth – today’s businesses face threats that, only a few decades ago, were the subject of solely science fiction books and movies. When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk.

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Author Q&A: Former privacy officer urges leaders to prioritize security as part of cloud migration

The Last Watchdog

Riccardi: My book discusses how the perception of cyberattacks shifted from being mere data breaches to having real-world consequences, especially after high-profile cases in 2021, like Colonial Pipeline and Schreiber Foods. Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation.

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Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business

Joseph Steinberg

Likewise, information systems have allowed businesses to experience tremendous growth – today’s businesses face threats that, only a few decades ago, were the subject of solely science fiction books and movies. When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk.

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How security pros, the insurance industry, and regulators can combat ransomware

SC Magazine

By some accounts, ransomware attacks increased nearly 150% in the past year, and insurance claims and costs of payments skyrocketed after having already jumped approximately 230% between 2018-19. Insurance claims from cyber/ransomware events have consumed up to 40% of the claims of some insurers’ cyber books.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Digital Services Act (DSA) The DSA places greater responsibility and accountability on online platforms of all sizes. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), such as Facebook, Booking, and LinkedIn, and search engines like Google Search, will face stricter requirements for transparency, risk assessment, and content moderation.

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