The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. There are so many more ways to subvert authentication.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. The need of the hour is not just to react to these threats but to anticipate and mitigate them proactively.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 4, 2024

With greater inclusivity, diverse cybersecurity teams can together reduce cyber risks. Exploring the authentic cybersecurity identity In the new Barbie movie, identity is subtly explored as a milestone in the quest for authenticity.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

"This alleged attack on Ticketmaster is an unpleasant reminder that no organization is immune from cyber threats. The reported Ticketmaster-Live Nation breach also underscores escalating third-party cyber risks for companies entrusted with customer data. Ticketmaster is a near-monopoly in its space.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), such as Facebook, Booking, and LinkedIn, and search engines like Google Search, will face stricter requirements for transparency, risk assessment, and content moderation.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. Writing an op-ed column in The Times, Prof Ciaran Martin, former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, argued it’s time to ban ransomware payments.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. While it fosters innovation, automation, and productivity, it simultaneously introduces significant cybersecurity and privacy risks. With the maturation of Zero Trust, propelled by the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust. Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), such as Facebook, Booking, and LinkedIn, and search engines like Google Search, will face stricter requirements for transparency, risk assessment, and content moderation.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, amidst these challenging times, CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, has emerged as a trusted partner in protecting businesses from such cyber threats. By adopting a proactive stance, businesses can significantly reduce their risk of falling victim to cyberattacks and mitigate the potential damage they can cause.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

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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. Related: How ‘PAM’ improves authentication. Remote desktop risks. So how can any SMB protect itself in such a virulent threat landscape?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ransomware attacks against the healthcare industry have a unique and often overlooked risk in the form of user health records. However, there are two well-documented cases that come very close," said Kip Boyle, vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. In this case, there are two victims.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2022

In a CISA Insights bulletin the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that every organization in the United States is at risk from cyber threats that can disrupt essential services and potentially result in impacts to public safety.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. Make it harder for hackers with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) MFA should be in place for all your business accounts and systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, achieving Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in today’s threat landscape does require some form of automation, especially in support of dynamic policy, authorization and authentication. The journey will depend on an Organization’s use cases, business flows, risk profile, and the business function of the network.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Each of these components comprises specific standards and specifications designed to address risks concerning the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI. Instead, compliance is demonstrated through risk assessments and control documentation. The enforcement of HIPAA falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2022

With top PKI security , your business will be able to stand out to customers as a brand that provides unparalleled protection for their safety and identity through reliable encryption and authentication technologies. Reduce risk and achieve compliance. Ensure clean, low-risk audit results. Focus on and defend the bottom line.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

At RSA, Dan managed a business unit with responsibility for authentication, identity management, anti-fraud, encryption and data center operations. Our vision is to help our growing customer base fend off the latest cyber threats with a leading technology platform built to end cyber risk.”. All Rights Reserved.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

What Businesses and Organizations Can (and Should) Do to Mitigate the Threat: Provide passwords to employees that are strong and difficult to guess, and to protect them via multi-factor authentication. The post The March Madness Cyber Threat appeared first on Adam Levin. Change passwords regularly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. APIs are not insecure by nature, but due to the complexity and quantity of API adoption, it is easy to have security gaps and cyber risks waiting to leap out. What is WAAP? WAAP Becomes a Modern-Day AppSec Essential- Why? .

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In addition, my coverage of how the zero trust authentication movement is improving privacy and security at a fundamental level — Early Adopters Find Smart ‘Zero Trust’ Access Improves Security Without Stifling Innovation — won third place in the contest’s Hardware and Software Security category.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is just as true in security as it is in business, and the lack of a clear plan to protect your business from cyber risks usually results in no real protection at all. An information or cyber security plan is a very simple and free tool that can have a profound impact on how well your business is protected from cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. The “trust but verify” approach is no longer viable in a landscape where threats can originate from anywhere. Here is part one of three groupings.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Conventional strategies relied on fortress-like defenses, a concept where the network perimeter acted as a barrier, assumed to be impenetrable by external threats. Today’s cyber threats can easily penetrate traditional security measures. But, modern adversaries have evolved to bypass these outdated methods easily.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

It wasn’t just the recent Uber attack in which the victim’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) was compromised; at the core of the vast majority of cyber incidents is the theft and abuse of legitimate credentials. 2 – Continued ‘hacktivism’ from non-state actors complicates cyber attribution and security strategies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

With this new approach to the office, employers and IT specialists have had to adapt to the increased risk of cybersecurity breaches within the company context. Then we will review practices you can adopt to establish hybrid workplace security and mitigate the risk of granting malicious third parties unrestricted network access.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? What Is a Cyber Attack?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

At SiteLock, we strive to make the Internet a safer place by protecting websites and educating users about cybersecurity risks and solutions. The report also includes five basic security steps all organizations should take to protect themselves from exposure and mitigate cyber risks. Cyber Risks Today. And the U.S.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Enterprise security professionals need to thoroughly assess the risks, communicate those to business leaders, and develop practical cybersecurity , risk management , and compliance strategies to build a secure and resilient digital business environment. The Cloud is changing, and cloud security solutions must evolve to keep the pace.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Compared to black-box testing where penetration testers go in blind, grey-box penetration tests are likely to uncover more critical risks and provide more comprehensive remediation reports. The transparency of a white-box test builds trust in the client-tester relationship and a shared understanding of your unique risks and priorities.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Spinbackup’s cutting edge cloud data protection solutions have been rising in popularity in 2017 because of the combination of Machine Learning and comprehensive cyber threat analytics tools, with more than 50 new features and improvements specifically designed to deliver enhanced product agility and flexibility.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2019

It is creating a culture of cyber threat awareness and best practices. All of the above is fine and good, but I think principles–creating a culture of cyber awareness–is generally more effective, which is why I favor cyber training that is aimed at minimizing, monitoring, and managing cyber risk.

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