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Cybersecurity for the Public Interest

Schneier on Security

We need policymakers who understand technology, but we also need cybersecurity technologists who understand -- ­and are involved in -- ­policy. When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy. We need public-interest technologists.

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Cybersecurity for the Public Interest

Schneier on Security

We need policymakers who understand technology, but we also need cybersecurity technologists who understand­ -- and are involved in -- ­policy. When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy. We need public-interest technologists.

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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

During such meetings or seminars, business leaders and IT professionals need to highlight the need for workers to: 1) Ensure software is updated. SMEs should foster a culture of changing passwords at regular intervals to prevent email accounts from becoming compromised. 3) Attend email awareness training.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Insurance companies are now offering policies that integrate risk assessments, provide guidance on security best practices, and even offer premium discounts for businesses that implement robust cybersecurity measures in their operations.

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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity has always been an arms race between cybercriminals and defenders. That said, its implications for cybersecurity are much more alarming. At the mention of AI, most cybersecurity experts get excited about threat detection, automated incident reports, and easy discovery of polymorphic code.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7%

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? Not likely.