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The Changing Face of Data Security in Federal Government

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I recently had the pleasure of sharing some industry insights from our 2019 Data Threat Report-Federal Edition on Cyberwire’s Daily Podcast –specifically addressing the gap in security responsibility many federal agencies face today as they move tremendous amounts of sensitive data into multicloud environments.

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 460 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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Iran Crisis Russia-Aligned TAG-70 Targets European Government and Military Mail Servers in New Espionage Campaign U.S.

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Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach?

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The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report: Retail Edition , finds that 45% of retail respondents reported that the volume, severity and/or scope of cyberattacks had increased in the previous 12 months. Roll out cybersecurity training: Human error remains the weakest security link across businesses. Data Security.

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Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity

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The IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report , for example, highlights the continuous financial burden on retailers, which, coupled with potential reputational damage, emphasizes the dire need for retailers to prioritize and bolster their cybersecurity measures. Governments: Look to global benchmarks. Panic can exacerbate the situation.

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One Year Later: What Have We Learned Since the Colonial Pipeline Attack

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However, even after the Colonial Pipeline attack, less than half of businesses (48%) have a formal ransomware plan according to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report. In addition, the report found that one in five businesses have paid or would pay a ransom to get their data. Governments step up to protect all businesses.

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Identity Management Day 2022: Identity Security Is Our Responsibility

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Despite the expanding threat landscape, businesses and individuals are lagging in identity security controls. For example, even though multifactor authentication can block up to 99% of credential-based attacks, the level of adoption remains relatively low. Stronger authentication can effectively reduce the risk of attacks.