Trend Micro

JULY 22, 2024

Security awareness and measures to detect and prevent sophisticated risks associated with QR code-based phishing attacks (quishing)

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2022 indicates, it is humans rather than technology that now represent the greatest risk to organizations. According to the SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report, the top three security risks that security professionals are concerned about […]… Read More.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Jen Easterly and Eric Goldstein of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security signaled a major shift in the federal government’s approach to cybersecurity risk and responsibility. The post Innovation at the Expense of Cybersecurity? No More!

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CSO Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

PREVENT/E2E (End-to-End) uses an outcome-based approach to managing cyber risk incorporating capabilities from across multiple disciplines including attack path modelling, automated penetration testing, breach and attack emulation, security awareness testing and training, and vulnerability prioritization.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Forrester Wave: Security Awareness & Training Solutions (SA&T). The most recent Forrester Wave: Security Awareness & Training (SA&T) report was released a few months ago. The report lands at the following conclusion: security awareness training market is in need of disruption.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2024

This poses a significant risk to businesses, as these individuals can gain access to sensitive information and intellectual property. However, as this article demonstrates, 2FA is not foolproof. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/30/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. The key takeaway?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The more laptops, tablets and smartphones you take with you, the more risk you open yourself up to. Check your settings Check the privacy and security settings on web services and apps. This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance appeared originally here. Set limits on how and with whom you share information.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education. To read this article in full, please click here Because employees are inundated with things to download and procedures to complete, a well-worded phishing attempt might slip through the cracks.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But, as traditional infrastructure evolves to a mix of bare metal, virtual, cloud, and container environments, security teams are increasingly finding it challenging to keep up with the shifting risks, compliance requirements, tools, and architectural changes introduced by new technologies.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Article by Daniel Warelow, Product Manager at Giacom and Charles Preston, CEO & Founder of usecure. Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Businesses can no longer rely on technology alone to mitigate the risks that come from cyber threats, especially while many workforces work remotely through the pandemic.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Trojan Source “threatens the security of all code,” screams a widely shared article. The post ‘Trojan Source’ Makes Scary Headlines—But it’s Not New appeared first on Security Boulevard. There’s nothing new here.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2025

NOTE: This article discusses proposed changes to existing regulations. These changes are not in effect as of this articles date [] The post Proactive Security: Navigating HIPAAs Proposed Risk Analysis Updates appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2023

But this approach also comes with significant risks, especially for organizations that rely solely on native security controls. This article explores. The post Data Reveals GCP Users Lagging in Cross-Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

While most guides and articles focus on the technical aspects, there is a crucial element often overlooked: the human aspect and the organizational culture change required for a successful zero trust implementation. Educate employees on the potential dangers of insider threats and teach them how to identify suspicious activities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. In this article, I will share my advice on best practices that can help CISOs successfully raise awareness and secure the necessary support from their organization’s board.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. It provides a framework for managing cybersecurity risk and is widely used by organizations in the U.S. Organizations put controls, tools, and processes in place to ensure safe operations and mitigate various risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Such behavior persisted even though 91% said they knew reusing a password posed a risk to their business. Organizations can incorporate such news into their security awareness training programs to phase out passwords where they can. In an article for Security Intelligence , I said, “ the password doesn ’ t matter.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

That means implementing a layered security and data management strategy that encompasses prevention, protection, and recovery so that your data, your bottom line, and your reputation remain secure. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of data security and protection. It also allowed them to be HIPAA compliant.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every year companies lose thousands and even millions of dollars due to security breaches. They may upgrade company software or increase security awareness training. With all this effort though, many security executives wonder if their resources are well spent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This article was written by an independent guest author. As the threat landscape evolves faster than we can keep up with, organizations must be aware of the type of threats they may face. On the other hand, some threat types are not prevalent and pose significantly less risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

In order to build a reputation and gain their customer’s trust, they need to ensure that they are secure against any risks that the digital realm may pose. Helps improve overall security awareness and policies within organizations, making them more secure against future threats like malware or other hacks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

While many articles have focused on what consumers should do if they were a victim of the breach (e.g., The post If You Don’t Need Data, Don’t Keep It appeared first on Security Boulevard. I was one of millions of people recently informed that my personal information was stolen from telecom giant T-Mobile.

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NopSec

JUNE 26, 2015

Information security professionals have a single core mission: to understand technological risks and take the necessary steps to protect information assets from harm. We have implemented and followed strategies, frameworks, roadmaps and standards that offer recommendations for robust risk mitigation solutions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Email security provider Proofpoint’s 2023 State of the Phish report reflects an ever-escalating financial loss attributed to phishing attacks but also highlights the importance of how appropriate end-user behavior greatly reduces organizational impacts arising from them. Results of a Test Campaign created and successfully launched in GoPhish.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Has your organization tested its OT security incident response plan in the last 6 months? Do you remember when you last checked your institutional OT security awareness levels? Are your OT security programs running in compliance with IEC 62443? Why do we need to conduct OT security tabletop exercises regularly?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now that we understand the risks of Public WiFi, let’s find out what we can do to keep ourselves secure on these open networks. Become Security Aware. However, many of us don’t consider the security risks that come with that convenience. Is it handy for the security aware among us?

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SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and security solutions require more resources to analyze the huge amount of data gathered every day, many organizations feel the need for advanced security services that can deal with this growing complexity in real time, 24/7. What is Kaspersky MDR.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In fact, it is something I do almost every day as a Human Risk Analyst. In this article I’ll go over some of the techniques we use in vishing simulations and how they can help us to influence the audience we may be speaking to. We could also try complementing our audience on how well they have been with security awareness training.

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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. We use this type of model for our 'Whole of State' approach to security in North Dakota," says Michael Gregg, CISO for the State of North Dakota. This is a great approach.

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Hacker's King

JUNE 27, 2023

It involves gathering and analyzing data from publicly accessible sources such as websites, social media platforms, news articles, and public records. In this article, we will explore how OSINT is used to analyze email addresses and its various applications. It provides valuable information for risk assessment.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Now CISOs and Security Awareness Managers have additional metrics that reveal if their programs are effective and help categorize actual threats. For more information on the Phish Scale, check out the NIST research article. This is why NIST developed the Phish Scale.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

This article will help you grasp the main G Suite admin roles and responsibilities and provide you with some tips to make these tasks easier. Also, recently Google rolled out new important security features for admins. Using such apps might involve risks. A good admin understands these possible risks and takes measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. This assures employees are well aware of the threats and how to respond at the right time.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 24, 2021

We want to help ensure everyone has access to the training, knowledge and resources they need to take on security leadership roles. We speak the same language of security leaders (the language of risk) and understand all the challenges that a CISO deals with on an everyday basis, because we’ve been there before. How we can help.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These phishing attempts often appear in the form of articles about the best ways to avoid coronavirus or links to documents that have lists of people with COVID-19 “in your area.” According to our COVID-19 Clicks report , at least one in three people have fallen for a phishing email in the past year. How Do Infiltrators Breach Systems?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Parental controls can be useful to limit the risks your children run into online, but you should know up front that they cannot eliminate every risk out there. Read our article about parental controls to learn what they can and can’t do for you. Social media, messaging, and games.

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