The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible. This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop. But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. The Importance of a Layered Approach Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated. To indicate the size of the cyber risk to companies, there is, on average, a cyber-attack every 39 seconds, which does not mean that every attack is successful, but that there is an attempt to access companies’ computer systems with that frequency.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. It encompasses various strategies and tools designed to safeguard your systems and data from potential attacks. Recovery: Ensuring you can restore operations and recover data after an incident.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Financial Costs The immediate financial impact of a ransomware attack includes the ransom payment (should a company choose to pay), which can be substantial. Beyond the ransom itself, businesses also face costs related to system restoration, increased cybersecurity measures, potential legal fees, and fines for regulatory non-compliance.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

As a savvy tech leader, you are likely hyperfocused on performing security risk audits to keep your networks strong and protected. Automated security risk assessments can be a good way to take your cybersecurity defenses to the next level and make your organization more efficient at the same time. Data backups.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

Understanding the cost of cybersecurity breaches is crucial for small business owners to highlight the importance of a cybersecurity audit and the role of ransomware services in safeguarding their operations and reputation. Cyber attackers find small businesses an attractive target for several reasons.

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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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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The proliferation of cybercrime guides on forums and a 7% rise in insider threat content, driven by significant financial incentives, highlight the growing complexity of cybersecurity challenges. However, increased use of remote service solutions also means increased numbers of weak or default credentials, granting attackers easy access.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. The digital skills gap comes at a cost.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

“By tapping into the advanced capabilities of our IT scanning technology, we’re proud to share actionable data to increase awareness around the current state of cyber risk technology and help eliminate the impact of adverse events — especially as we approach the end of a pivotal year,” said Madhu Tadikonda, President of Corvus Insurance. “We

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

Prevention is a set of actions aimed at making the chance of a cyber attack as low as possible. You must be able to distinguish unwanted incidents such as viruses, hacks, and other malicious attacks. Moreover, it will raise the cybersecurity awareness of the staff. Why is data backup so important?

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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. The key enterprise cyber security risk management process Maintain increased cybersecurity awareness of major types of threats.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With each passing year, cybersecurity threats grow more prevalent, advanced, and ominous for your business. IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

In just a few years, cyber has transformed from the nerd in the corner into the Kim Kardashian of risk. businesses can be built on, and destroyed by, cyber risk. Serious cyber incidents will hit the headlines, so you need to have a media management strategy ready to limit any reputational damage.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

Despite investing significant resources in cybersecurity, companies are still being hacked. How has cybersecurity evolved? Why are cyber attacks still on the rise? How will AI impact cybersecurity? What is Mamori.io’s approach to cybersecurity? What is the future in cybersecurity?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the category of "we're too small for something like this to happen to us," Arkansas City, Kansas, experienced a cybersecurity incident on September 22, 2024, affecting its water treatment facility. Local authorities were quickly notified, and cybersecurity experts are currently working to restore automated systems.

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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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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

To help you as you shore up your cyber defenses, Bruce Brody originally posted this blog – “Left of Boom” Cybersecurity: Proactive Cybersecurity in a Time of Increasing Threats and Attacks on October 18, 2021. Left of Boom refers to actions you can take to protect your organization before a cyber incident.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the help of IT teams. In recent months, ransomware attacks have not left mainstream media headlines.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Death, taxes, and cybersecurity. While cybersecurity has its bad side (breaches, hacks, AI); it also has a good side (good practitioners and vendors fighting the good fight, AI). AI dominates a lot of the predictions; as does the continued shortage of folks to fill cybersecurity roles. Zero trust is not going anywhere.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The government passed TRIA to provide support for insurers in the event of another terrorist attack, so that they would be willing to offer terrorism coverage again at reasonable rates. There is a growing (and unsurprising) consensus among insurers in favor of the creation and implementation of a federal cyber insurance backstop.

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