SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

The article quotes a statement from City Manager T.C. Since City of Dallas' Information and Technology Services detected a cyber threat Wednesday morning, employees have been hard at work to contain the issue and ensure continued service to our residents," he said. Bleeping Computer covered the breach in this article.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 8, 2021

Note: In an article that I am writing together with Mark Lynd, Head of Digital Business at NETSYNC, and that will appear on this website next week, we will discuss some of the important Considerations when purchasing cyber insurance.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bad actors are always looking for ways to garner information and they have access to advanced technology. The school district’s cyber insurance provided free credit monitoring, but many parents were still puzzled by how to report the problem and what steps they should take next to protect their children.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Meanwhile, the chief information officer, who has a very different mandate, often covers cyber security at the most senior level, yet IT operations and security priorities frequently conflict. Boards can learn a lot from how security and technology leaders work together, but the best way to do this is to consult both of them.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

The city has a more established IT setup, including a full-time IT director, which many of the smaller towns lack, according to this Government Technology article. Sean Scranton is a consultant on the Cyber Risk Solutions Team at WTW and often speaks on cyber insurance issues. This is a great approach.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Now, all of these things sound great—but specifically what technologies are available to us to help bring these tips to fruition? Our article on 5 technologies that help prevent cyberattacks for SMBs is a great start. Cyber threat hunting for SMBs: How MDR can help. Can your EDR handle a ransomware attack?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

The GDPR provision that may keep IT security teams busiest is Article 32, which requires “a process for regularly testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organizational measures for ensuring the security of the processing” of personal data. Healthcare Data Privacy Laws. Health data and patient data in the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Initial Public Draft of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) version 2.0. For a solid rundown of what the updates mean, check out this SecureWorld article from Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. On August 8, 2023, the U.S. 19, Detroit on Sept.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This article focuses on helping to prevent cyberattacks purely through technology; though of course, businesses need a combination of technology, people, and strategy to truly become cyber resilient. In this post, we break down five must-have technologies that help prevent cyberattacks for SMBs. DNS filtering.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Everyone in the cyber insurance industry or trying to get cyber insurance today knows that using multifactor authentication (MFA) is an absolute make-or-break requirement for getting a cyber insurance policy; or if you can get a policy without MFA, you will pay a hefty increased premium for the same amount of coverage.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this comprehensive article, we will examine the evolution and surge in these double extortion campaigns, look at real-world examples of how high-profile companies have been significantly impacted, and provide best practices for defending against and recovering from such attacks. Have notification procedures and press releases ready.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is particularly true of server protection, where, as Symantec Endpoint Security VP and General Manager Adam Bromwich notes, “traditionally IT has not turned on all the protection technologies available to them. Is the attack small enough that we do not need to file a cyber insurance claim?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

For readers coming to this article in a ransomware emergency, see How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack. Cybersecurity best practices can also stop and prevent ransomware attacks: Endpoint security: Antivirus and EDR tools offer good protection against malware in general and are a cornerstone cybersecurity technology.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article looks at the top 40 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2022 based on their innovations in new and emerging technologies, length of operation, early funding rounds, scalability, and more. Cowbell Cyber. Some of the best cybersecurity companies are longtime technology stalwarts. SECURITI.ai.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

This article looks at the top VCs in cybersecurity, a selection of investments, and considerations for entrepreneurs trying to develop an idea or scale a business. As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Table of Contents.

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