CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Zero trust provides a risk-based approach to access control and data protection, allowing organizations to enforce granular access controls based on user roles, responsibilities, and context, and minimize the risk of data breaches and compliance violations.

CISO 87

CISO Cyber threats Risk Cybersecurity 87

Cisco Security

JULY 12, 2021

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the Global 2000 and Fortune 1000 are obsessed with protecting the workforce endpoints as critical vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity and risk management posture of their enterprises. Should a risk-conscious, security-aware culture be considered a critical security control?

Security Awareness 111

Security Awareness Risk CISO Cybersecurity 111

Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Instead, they’ve become complacent in their defence practices and may be exposing themselves to increased risks without even realising it. Having surveyed over 500 CISOs and ITDMs responsible for cybersecurity on the challenges faced with SOCs, their insights are not to be missed.

CISO 147

CISO Threat Detection Cyber threats Cybercrime 147

Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2024

You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See Why Speed is Important to Asset Discovery In Summary Get a Demo Asset Discovery: A Must Have for Understanding Your Complete Attack Surface Justin Stouder, FireMon’s Asset Manager GM, met with a large financial services company a few years back, talking with the company’s CISO about their asset inventory.

CISO 57

CISO IoT Financial Services Data breaches 57

Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2022

I've spent my 20-plus-year career in cybersecurity, working closely with IT administrators, CIOs, CISOs, architects, and others to understand what they're up against and the capabilities that would truly help them sleep better at night. ATO is often the source of data breaches, theft, and other fraudulent activities.

Accountability 62

Accountability Artificial Intelligence Risk Big data 62

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a move that has raised concerns about the company's cybersecurity posture, Amy Bogac, Clorox's CISO, has stepped down from her position. Others suggest that she may have simply felt overwhelmed by the challenges of leading the company's cybersecurity efforts in the aftermath of such a significant breach.

CISO 86

CISO Cybersecurity CSO Risk 86

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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Cybersecurity Cyber Risk CISO Risk 119

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2019

The firings came as a result of a massive data breach which routed through an HVAC contractor’s compromised account. So they began inundating their third-party suppliers with “bespoke assessments” – customized cyber risk audits that were time consuming and redundant. The key takeaways: Rise of third parties.

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Cyber Risk Risk Digital transformation Accountability 165

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Compromised or stolen credentials is the second most common type of cybersecurity incident accounting for 27% of reported breaches, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Delays in identifying, assessing, and notifying breaches make it more challenging to prevent harm. Likely not immediately.

Authentication 108

Authentication Passwords Data breaches Phishing 108

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In a case that ups the stakes for CSOs dealing with data breaches, former Uber chief security officer Joe Sullivan was found guilty by a federal jury earlier this week of obstructing justice and of misprision (concealing) of a felony in connection with his coverup of a 2016 breach. United States Attorney Stephanie M.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Data privacy Cybersecurity CISO 117

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2022

A data breach leading to IP theft is not just a revenue problem for an organization, it's a theft of the intellectual capital that is a national asset, and the lost revenue is a component of the GDP that is lost. Register here to watch the session on-demand.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Data breaches Cyber Risk Accountability 90

BH Consulting

APRIL 18, 2024

Meanwhile, Flashpoint’s Global 2024 Threat Intelligence Report also has data that looks forward, with a strong focus on reported data breaches, vulnerability disclosures and public ransomware attacks. SANS Institute tries to balance the potential for innovation with the possibility of risk.

Artificial Intelligence 69

Artificial Intelligence CISO Cybersecurity Data breaches 69

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 14, 2022

The list ranks the 100 best jobs across 17 sectors including business, healthcare and technology, taking into account factors such as growth potential, salary and work-life balance. “Information security analyst” tops the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Jobs list. News & World Report.

Cybersecurity 142

Cybersecurity Healthcare Information Security CISO 142

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Following news that noted fashion brand Guess suffered a data breach in which personal information may have been stolen, cybersecurity experts on Tuesday said that retailers should take this case as motivation to lock down their cyber defenses. A Guess retail store. N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 link] , via Wikimedia Commons).

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Retail Ransomware Hacking Digital transformation 102

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients. Safeguarding data in workplace settings gets plenty of attention.

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Education CISO Security Awareness Cybersecurity 203

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. It can feel like crossing a major highway while blindfolded. Many never see the catastrophe about to happen, until it occurs.

Risk 113

Risk Cybersecurity CISO Technology 113

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools. million and climbing.

Cyber Insurance 119

Cyber Insurance Insurance Marketing Small Business 119

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

More threats were detected on iOS than Android devices; 68% of Australian CISOs expect their organization to suffer a material cyber-attack within the next year. The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

IT Security Guru

APRIL 15, 2021

Our latest research into consumer behaviour has unearthed a conundrum: people knowingly take risks online even though they understand the dangers. On the one hand, we’ve got two out of three saying life is riskier now than it was five years ago, with serious concerns about losing data or being hacked. How do you know?

Cybersecurity 76

Cybersecurity CISO Passwords Cyber Risk 76

Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Passwordless is the modern authentication method that does not rely on passwords, eliminating the risks that come with weak, lost, or stolen credentials. It simultaneously simplifies a user's life and takes the risky password off the table." - Jason Watts, CISO Inductive Automation According to the 2022 Duo Trusted Access report: ".the

Authentication 108

Authentication Passwords Password Management Phishing 108

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers?

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Cybersecurity Digital transformation CISO 98

Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

I was joined by Liz Waddell, Incident Response Practice Lead at Cisco Talos , who’s often there at ground zero for data breaches, helping teams put out fires in remediation. And finally, Christos Syngelakis, CISO, and Data Privacy Officer at Motor Oil Group. Lead with, “How can I make your life easier?”.

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CISO Digital transformation Risk Data privacy 92

SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2024

This allowed the threat actor to access and exfiltrate data hosted on the Snowflake platform across multiple customer accounts. The breach impacted at least Ticketmaster and Live Nation, its parent company, which both issued alerts warning about potential unauthorized access to customer data stored in Snowflake.

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Data breaches Authentication Accountability Passwords 79

Anton on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Now, who is accountable? Who is accountable? In most organizations, selecting security tools is the CISO’s team responsibility, so any fallout for security technology misbehaving would also land on them. No sane CISO will pick a tool that might cost them their job. So even if you can assure a high degree of precision?—?is

Threat Detection 244

Threat Detection CISO Accountability Ransomware 244

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

The Professional Finance Company, PFC, suffered a ransomware attack on February 26 and on July 1 confirmed that over 650 healthcare providers were affected by the breach. According to a notice from PFC, attackers stole confidential patient information including patient names, addresses, and outstanding account balances.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Encryption Ransomware Penetration Testing 105

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

“Using email addresses provided in the records, hackers may attempt to access users’ accounts using various combinations of common password characters.” Further reading : How to Control API Security Risks. It’s also unclear exactly how much information is included in the data.

Hacking 115

Hacking Social Engineering Identity Theft Data breaches 115

SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Google made the announcement on World Password Day , in which Mark Risher, Google’s director of product management, identity and user security, pointed out in a blog that 66% of Americans admit to using the same password across multiple sites, which makes all those accounts vulnerable if any one fails. “We

Authentication 89

Authentication Passwords Password Management Mobile 89

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2020

Research: growing number of account details are on the dark web. Its recent study, "When Exposure Becomes Game Over," revealed some shocking statistics about account takeover during the last two years. The organization found a 300% increase in stolen credentials from over 100,000 data breaches.

Accountability 54

Accountability Banking Passwords Advertising 54

McAfee

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Cybersecurity is a board level topic for three main reasons: Cybersecurity breaches are a serious matter for any company. Everyone in the company and on the board should be responsible and accountable for good cybersecurity practices. Security breaches are serious matters! . Everyone is responsible and accountable.

Cybersecurity 61

Cybersecurity Government Risk Penetration Testing 61

NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This includes the provision of post-market updates and patches, addressing known unacceptable vulnerabilities on a reasonable schedule and addressing critical vulnerabilities that could pose uncontrolled risks as soon as they are discovered. They task the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with preparing reports and conducting reviews.

Healthcare 94

Healthcare Manufacturing Cyber Risk Cybersecurity 94

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Before executing a security strategy, it’s important to have a complete account and inventory of all device types and assets, as well as an accurate blueprint of the organization’s network infrastructure. Here are some steps they can take to improve security: Know the organization’s network and assets. Train employees on cyber.

IoT 59

IoT Data breaches CISO Passwords 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2023

By Matt Lindley, COO and CISO at NINJIO As cyberattacks become increasingly frequent and destructive, cybersecurity education is no longer optional. When companies suffer a data breach, they’re liable to lose millions of dollars and the trust of their customers overnight.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Education CISO Digital transformation 52

SC Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

Expectations around how corporate America responds to and communicates around data breaches has evolved significantly over the past two decades,” said T.J. When a data breach is discovered, the heat is on the IS/IT department(s) and, in many organizations, there is a culture of blame,” said Winick. Here is a sampling.

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Data breaches Media Identity Theft CSO 101

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And a key part of building out any cybersecurity policy for your local government is to develop an organizational understanding of risk to systems, people, data, and so on. In Michigan’s Cyber Partners Program , for example, local communities receive services from a CISO-level consultant. Adopt the fundamentals.

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Government Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Insurance 58

Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

This massive explosion in device growth will increase reliance on APIs which brings increased security risk. Besides unauthorized data exposure from the earlier example, unsecured APIs are ripe for all the risks outlined in the OWASP API Top 10 list. It represents a broad consensus about the most critical security risks to APIs.

Software 108

Software Authentication Risk Encryption 108

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Ultimately, he believes “this is good for businesses as, through the insurance process, they will gain better visibility into their cyber risks and measures they can deploy to keep digital operations secure and compliant to data privacy regulations.”. billion in premium.

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Insurance Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Government 126