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December’s Reimagining Democracy Workshop

Schneier on Security

In December 2022, I organized a workshop to discuss these and other questions. And, more generally, whose interests are taken into account? But—in the age of such existential risks as climate and biotechnology and maybe AI—aligning interests is more important than ever.

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CISO workshop slides

Notice Bored

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. Generally, though, the risk management and security arrangements quietly support and enable the business from the inside, as it were, rather than being exposed externally - unless they fail anyway!

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 4 Top Cloud Security Risks A cloud security risk is a combination of the possibility of a threat arising and the system’s vulnerability.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks. However, as the nature of cyber threats continues to evolve, so too do the offerings of cyber insurance, expanding to provide more comprehensive risk management solutions.

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The discomfort zone

Notice Bored

I feel more confident about the underlying generic principles of risk, compliance, conformity, obligations, accountabilities, assurance and controls though, and have the breadth of work and life experience to appreciate the next point. The possibility of being held personally to account (perhaps even sacked or prosecuted!)

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Cyber security for Credit Unions 101

Pen Test Partners

This accounts for nearly $2.25 According to the NCUA, “approximately 60 credit unions experienced system outages affecting member account availability.” Create a CORE/CORE+ internal team that meets monthly for shared accountability and to ensure compliance stays top of mind. trillion in total assets – no small number!

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

eSecurity Planet

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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