CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Social Engineering: Investigate the human element of cybersecurity by exploring social engineering techniques and tactics used to manipulate individuals. Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Examine the security risks associated with IoT devices, including privacy concerns, data integrity, and device authentication.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Attackers exploit the geopolitical environment and use AI-powered tools to create convincing deepfakes, disinformation campaigns, and social engineering attacks. The report notes that these attacks can have significant implications for democratic processes, social cohesion, and national security.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Most organizations develop three to five-year phasing plans for most IT and cyber products to align with the manufacturer’s end-of-development, end-of-support, and end-of-life product life cycles and keep up with the latest security risks. Threat modeling (Risk management, vulnerability, and penetration testing).

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks. Embracing Zero Trust Architecture: The traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer sufficient in today’s threat landscape.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a surge in remote work over the past several years, the risk of phishing attacks has only increased. Zscaler ThreatLabz publishes this report year after year to help organizations recognize the social engineering tactics and sophisticated coding used in phishing attacks to prevent costly data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The sharp increase in demand put a focus on security shortcomings in Zoom’s architecture – “Zoombombing” became a thing – that the company was quick to address. A little more than a week later, cybersecurity firm Armorblox outlined an account takeover attack that leveraged malicious phishing and social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

The featured speakers are: Rachel Tobac, white hat hacker and CEO, SocialProof Security Rachel is a white hat hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security, where she helps people and companies keep their data safe by training and pentesting them on social engineering risks. Check out the entire series.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

Machine Identities, Human Identities, and the Risks They Pose. Notwithstanding the risks discussed above, human identities still pose less of a concern than machine identities. They can do that by leveraging security awareness training to augment their familiarity with phishing attacks and other social engineering techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. By limiting movement, you mitigate the risk of malicious actors accessing key segments.” Zero trust architecture requires perpetual maintenance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

This research can focus on developing automated tools and algorithms to identify emerging threats, assess their severity, and proactively mitigate potential risks. Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management: Analyze frameworks and methodologies for effective governance and risk management in cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

To address this threat, organizations of all sizes while conducting a risk assessment need to take into account the vulnerabilities of all third-party software or firmware. This shortage of cybersecurity talent will increase risks for businesses as attacks become even more sophisticated. About Netwrix .

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Social engineering. Malware, social engineering , and cyber attacks. The architectural threat takes advantage of the weakness in components of the information system. By source: Physical damage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. That level of security would help maintain the benefits of remote monitoring and tracking without introducing more risks. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks. Train Employees.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

Apple last week announced new security features specifically intended to offer “specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.”. Even in Lockdown mode, for example, people can easily install apps that spy on them.

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McAfee

MAY 27, 2021

May 2021 has been an extraordinary month in the cybersecurity world, with the DoD releasing its DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture (DoDZTRA), the Colonial Pipeline being hit with a ransomware attack, and the White House releasing its Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO). If the situation sounds ominous, it is.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If cybercriminals discover the environment file first, it puts the organization at risk of unauthorized access to critical data, potential data breaches, data tampering, financial losses, reputational damage, and legal and compliance issues,” Cybernews researchers write. Their exposure is a significant threat to organizations.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Totaling up to billions of Australian Dollars at risk each year from hackers and various online scams, it's crucial that organisations (and individuals!) Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. What is phishing?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

Morgan said attackers are more sophisticated today, but good old-fashioned lying and social engineering remain effective as many people are driven by relationships and engagement. Humans remain the weak link in any cyber and data security strategy, said John Morgan, CEO at Confluera.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We’ll take a look at the risks and controls needed to secure multi-tenant cloud environments. The level of multi-tenancy frequently depends on the architecture of the cloud service provider as well as the specific requirements of users or organizations. What Is Multi-Tenancy Security?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Getting an unexpected call from the Social Security administration or the IRS will never happen. Network design and architecture. Once the actor has embedded themselves, they will strike.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use? How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Why It Matters Network segmentation is a powerful approach for mitigating potential threats and ensuring a safe, well-organized network architecture. Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. Create a standardized change management workflow for network teams.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

While effective at foiling known threats and preventing unauthorized access to network resources, these traditional measures fail miserably in the face of increasingly sophisticated attacks that bypass perimeter defenses through social engineering or insider threats.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The #StopRansomware guide is set up as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover from them, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. Make access control enforcement as granular as possible. Drive-by-downloads.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Article by Beau Peters. Here’s what you should know. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. Once this communication is blocked, the malicious software essentially becomes inert.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Kind of like how your car insurance needs to know your location, make and model, and how many teenagers will be behind the wheel.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 6, 2021

With more employees working remotely than ever before due to COVID-19, businesses are at greater risk from a cyber-attack with workers accessing systems outside of the usual company network. Jenny Radcliffe, People Hacker & Social Engineer. You can’t scrimp on discovery, but no standard risk assessment scales.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come. For many organizations, paying the ransom can be less damaging than risking any additional impacts. The Threat of Ransomware.

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McAfee

MARCH 5, 2021

Slow Performance, High Latency, and Low Productivity – Dedicated MPLS and VPN lines are also slow and architecturally inefficient, requiring all traffic to go to the data center for security and then all the way back out to internet resources – NOT a straight line. Threat Protection.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2019

Nation-state hacking reduced the use of complex malware and appears to go towards low profile social engineering attacks. Unfortunately, low-capability organisations /end-users have no access to cyberthreat intelligence solutions exposing them to severe risks of hack. ” reads the ENISA Threat Landscape Report 2018.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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