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NEW TECH: This free tool can help gauge, manage third-party cyber risk; it’s called ‘VRMMM’

The Last Watchdog

Third-party cyber risks are likely to persist at the current scale for a while longer. According to a recent Ponemon Institute study , some 59% of companies experienced a third-party data breach in 2018, yet only 16% believe they are effectively mitigating third-party risk. Uphill battle. Advancing best practices.

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

CyberSecurity Insiders

“In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. For instance, popular social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter have seen a surge in account takeovers and impersonation incidents.

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How MFA and Cyber Liability Insurance Effectively Manage Risk in Higher Education

Duo's Security Blog

Recently, while co-hosting a webinar that kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a panelist commented that cybersecurity and privacy are team sports on a campus, much like our athletic teams. In a recent Duo blog post, we gave an overview of cyber liability insurance.

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How a Credential Harvesting Attack Cost Companies $1 Million

SecureWorld News

Unwitting employees of the agencies visited the fake web pages and provided their e-mail account usernames and passwords. Environmental Protection Agency. government agencies. What could my company have that hackers want? While hackers may not actually care about the particular data you have, they know you care about it.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage. Also read: The Top Cybersecurity Companies.

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U.S. Government to Sue for False Cybersecurity Claims

SecureWorld News

government's primary tool for addressing the knowing misuse of taxpayer funds, and it's about to apply to cybersecurity. Justice Department to sue over false cybersecurity claims. For example, cybersecurity standards may require contractors to take measures to protect government data, to restrict non-U.S. It is the U.S.

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What’s new at BH Consulting: marking European Cybersecurity Month and more

BH Consulting

In this blog, we’re rounding up some of the main events we were involved in during European Cybersecurity Month. Since awareness campaigns are all about getting people thinking about a particular subject, we thought: what better way than a cybersecurity and privacy-themed crossword? How not to fall foul of fraud. Sign up here.