The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

Accounting for third-party risks is now mandated by regulations — with teeth. What does this mean for company decision makers, going forward, especially as digital transformation and expansion of the gig economy deepens their reliance on subcontractors? That out of the way, business can proceed with less risk.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 21, 2019

As false predictions of digital transformation fade into the past, we are hurtling into a new era of business. Upwards of 84% of enterprises are using, or planning to use, digitally transformative technologies such as cloud, big data, containers, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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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. For a full drill down, please listen to the accompanying podcast.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

Related : SMBs are ill-equipped to deal with cyber threats Without a cohesive cybersecurity framework, SMBs are falling further behind as digital transformation, or DX, ramps up. Embracing digital transformation becomes even more of a challenge without a dedicated platform to address vulnerabilities. I’ll keep watch.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2019

And so, as the nature of business changed and boards were forced to become increasingly accountable, the idea that issues like encryption are “too technical” for the boardroom transitioned from being an acceptable excuse to a legitimate liability. The digital transformation conundrum. If not, what’s holding us back?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 9, 2022

In many cases, hackers find it easier to attack these assets and use them as entry points into a company’s technology system than a direct attack. ASM technology helps organizations understand the full depth of their digital assets, allowing them to proactively address their riskiest exposed assets before they become a greater issue.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2020

Doing authentication well is vital for any company in the throes of digital transformation. Digital commerce would fly apart if businesses could not reliably affirm the identities of all humans and all machines, that is, computing instances, that are constantly connecting to each other across the Internet. We spoke at RSA 2020.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 8, 2024

From the emergence of the MOVEit vulnerability to the wide adoption of ChatGPT and its associated security risks, nearly every industry was impacted by cyber threats. The best security program requires a combination of purpose-built, automated technology and human intuition and intelligence.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Related: Atrium Health breach highlights third-party risks. What’s happening is that supply chains are becoming more intricate and far-flung the deeper we move into digital transformation and the Internet of Things. Third-party cyber risks are likely to persist at the current scale for a while longer. Uphill battle.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Users were directed to download these models from an Azure Storage URL; however, the misconfigured URL granted unauthorized access to the entire storage account, thus exposing vast amounts of additional private data. After being alerted by Wiz, Microsoft revoked the SAS token , effectively blocking external access to the storage account.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 5, 2023

APIs, today, are everywhere – they’re the foundation of digital transformation initiatives: allowing organizations exchange of data and instructions seamlessly between applications – many hosted in cloud environments. APIs abused in cyber attacks But APIs can also facilitate cyber attacks and the theft of data.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

For IT professionals and facility administrators, it is a term that governs the common features, technology, consumables, and security present in an office environment. First, what is the best way to provide technology management for users in our new COE? Access is provided based on a dynamic risk-based policy.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies found 88 new IAB sales on dark web marketplaces in the first quarter of 2020, compared to just three in all of 2017. The rise of IABs corresponds with the increase in digital transformation. Businesses should also focus on practices that mitigate IAB-related risks amid this rising threat.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 1, 2022

As more companies move along the path toward digital transformation, the need for better security has never been more evident. Through three technology integrations, businesses will gain access to their internal resources, protected by a robust, highly resilient security architecture. Deploying the Zero Trust model.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Cyber insurance has become more critical to organizations to help offset the risk to the company. Highly experienced cybersecurity experts, experienced personnel with a cyber risk management background, and professional engineers who understand physical infrastructure are in huge demand. Access to global talent is still a challenge.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With it, come a constant evolution of risk. Effectively managing the revolving door of risks calls for a new era of trust. More than just security, it calls for transparency, accountability, social responsibility, resiliency, and privacy. A Trust Benchmark for Digital Transformation.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The concept of “everyone” owning security quickly morphs into “no one” when accountability and executive-level support are absent. Additionally, only 35 percent of developers feel application security risk has been increasing, compared to 60 percent of application security professionals. A widening gap.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2024

of internet traffic, while good bots accounted for 19.4% Generative AI technology uses web scraping bots and automated crawlers to feed its training models while enabling nontechnical users to write automated scripts for personal use. In 2013, when Imperva first launched the Bad Bot Report, bad bots comprised 23.6%

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. based supplier of networking technology.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

Big banks, once kings of capital, are facing competitive pressure from both fintech and the technology giants, who are making great strides to offer a seamless digital financial services experience tied to their core platform, while managing a flurry of stringent regulations across the globe. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” As Technology Evolves New Vulnerabilities Arise. Best Practices for Digital Risk Management.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 8, 2024

They use this data to steal identities and access corporate accounts. Reducing Company Risk: By locating, identifying, classifying, minimizing , and securing sensitive data, firms can r educe the risk of security, privacy, and compliance. Malicious actors target personal data because of its value.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This is one of the main reasons why more and more companies are leveraging this digital technology — it’s the ultimate goal for any company to improve ROI and meet its bottom line. Remote workforce risks. Any organization implementing WFM software should remember to deploy the technology thoughtfully.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 3, 2022

Smart technologies that manage and self-regulate the built environment and its operations help businesses to enhance occupants’ convenience, reduce costs, and drive sustainability. There are lots of sound business reasons why an organisation would want to use more operational technology (OT) around its buildings.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, Level 3, calls for several more tiers of protection specifically aimed at reducing the risk from Advanced Persistent Threats ( APTs ) in order to safeguard so-called Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI.). Crucially, this includes accounting for the cybersecurity posture of third-party partners. Raising the bar.

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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. The digital skills gap comes at a cost.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2022

With the acceleration of digital transformation and growing cyber threats, one thing is clear: privacy compliance has never been so important, yet so complex to reach. Accountability and delegated responsibility. The accountability of data controllers cannot be transferred. Implementing privacy.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The company’s investigation determined that social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers and/or financial account numbers may have been accessed or acquired. As a result, these systems often haven’t been properly tested in high-volume transaction environments before.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Yet, API security risks haven’t gotten the attention they deserve. The threat intelligence platforms and detection and response systems installed far and wide, in SMBs and large enterprises alike, simply are not doing a terrific job at accounting for how APIs are facilitating multi-staged network breaches. Dearth of planning.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 3, 2021, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) released a report entitled “Federal Cybersecurity: America’s Data Still at Risk.”. The Risk Management Framework doesn’t take into account that the human is the new perimeter of the enterprise. See: [link] ).

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Herjavec Group

APRIL 26, 2021

Third-party risk is a hot topic in the world of cybersecurity. The recent SolarWinds breach was a tough reminder that technological advancement will always carry inherent risks. former CEO of RSA Security) for a virtual fireside chat last week to chat about third-party risk. So where does that leave us?

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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. Looking back, that was an understatement! . Increased Spending on Compliance .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

Customers, as a result, feel safe from risks such as online fraud and cyber threats, while your organization provides reassurance that their data is always secure. Banking, finance, and insurance institutions must safeguard consumer information and accounts while providing customers continuous access to their balances and funds.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It's not just about adopting AI technology; it’s about earning trust through clarity and accountability in its application, ensuring that AI advancements are balanced with strong ethical standards and respect for user privacy. The report also highlights the struggle employees face in remote or hybrid work settings.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2020

Based in Bengalura, India, Indusface helps its customers defend their applications with a portfolio of services that work in concert with its flagship web application firewall ( WAF ,) a technology that has been around for about 15 years. Then get visibility on these risks and begin mitigating the critical ones.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 29, 2019

We give you seven simple steps to level up your password and account security. » Related Stories Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home RSA warns Digital Transformation is supercharging Digital Risk Passwordless? . » Read the whole entry. »

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