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. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. Here is part one of three groupings. This is folly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Cyber risk management. Risk control.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust. That’s what this blog is all about, In it, I’m examining the changing landscape of cyber threats, looking first at the M&S cyber attack. Here’s why and how: 1.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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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. A well-crafted cyber risk mitigation plan includes: Risk Identification: Discovering vulnerabilities and potential threats to your systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2021

A recent statement issued by the Summer Olympics Organizer from Japan revealed that the cyber threat to the games event was so intense that the organizing committee had to hire a third party firm that with a dedicated team of 200 Cybersecurity specialists helped thwart over 500 million or half a billion cyber attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2024

Global cyber insurance premiums are declining despite an uptick in ransomware attacks, according to a recent report by insurance broker Howden. This trend reflects improved business security practices, evolving insurance industry dynamics, and changing attitudes toward cyber risk management. Sarah Neild, head of U.K.

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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. Reducing the chance of an intrusion. Detecting potential intrusions.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Guardian’s Australian staff were targeted in a sophisticated cyber attack that led to the leak of personal information of 140 current and former staff members. The post Australia entities suffer Cyber Attacks and QUAD update appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you’re a small business owner, it’s crucial to understand the significance of cybersecurity and the steps needed to safeguard your data, customers, and company reputation. This article explores why cybersecurity for small businesses matters, common challenges, effective strategies, and essential tools to help you strengthen your defenses.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides. Risk Level. This article will help you understand the basics of what an IT budget is, its general components, and how cybersecurity should be part of that planning process. For more help getting started, check out our FREE cybersecurity accelerator kit to move into 2021 securely.

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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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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

I'm giving little away by saying the twist is that attackers do innovate, and it's a surprisingly solid frame on which Kip hangs a readable and actionable book for executives who need to make cybersecurity decisions. In this, it is less detailed by far than Peter Singer and Allan Friedman's " Cybersecurity and Cyberwar."

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

During this period, due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, these structures are under pressure and more exposed to cyber risks. According to the Cisco/Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity Almanac , the healthcare organizations suffered 2-3 more cyberattacks in 2019 than the average amount for the other industries.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Cyberthreats against software supply chains moved to the forefront of cybersecurity concerns a year ago when revelations of the attack on software maker SolarWinds emerged. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Third-party cyber-risk must become a priority at companies, Bixler said.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

What is cybersecurity risk? Cybersecurity risk is a negative outcome that an organization may endure in the event of a cyber incident occurrence in its digital ecosystem. Another common understanding of this term is the probability of a cyber incident happening in an information system. By area of impact: 1.

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Spinone

JANUARY 3, 2019

This G Suite Backup and G Suite Security Guide covers 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

A Steady Drumbeat of Cybersecurity Threats. While often operating on a shoestring budget and with aging infrastructures, local governments tend to rely on their IT team to ensure security rather than a dedicated cybersecurity expert. The prevalence of portable devices again exacerbates cyber risks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 18, 2021

Tuma often finds himself in the middle of ransomware incident response as Co-Chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at law firm Spencer Fane. B ecause they're investing in cybersecurity, they're doing a pretty decent job, and there are all these reasons they think it can't happen to them. W e've got backups.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

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. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With CyberScan, customers can uncover cyber exposures and blind spots within their production environment by running on-demand and automated scans on backup snapshots against known vulnerabilities. Security Advisor complements what Cohesity offers today through the CyberScan application on the Cohesity Marketplace.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

According to Stuart Madnick, cybersecurity expert and professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, three primary drivers are behind the alarming uptick in consumer and corporate data hijacking: 1. But, we're not going to be able to prevent all future breaches," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Beyond the ransom itself, businesses also face costs related to system restoration, increased cybersecurity measures, potential legal fees, and fines for regulatory non-compliance. This includes leveraging more sophisticated ransomware software, using advanced tactics to avoid detection, and targeting backups to prevent recovery.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The ISO assisted the college in restoring locally managed IT services and systems from backup copies. The University had servers encrypted but restored the systems and the access from backups. And number one is cyber insurance. Cyber insurance is what pays for you to do what you need to do to have a proper response.".

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has published the first results of its pre-ransomware notifications that were introduced at the start of 2023. In order to develop the pre-ransomware notifications, CISA established the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) to "unify cyber defenders from organizations worldwide".

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Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

.” I’m giving little away by saying the twist is that attackers do innovate, and it’s a surprisingly solid frame on which Kip hangs a readable and actionable book for executives who need to make cybersecurity decisions. It’s organized around the NIST CyberSecurity Framework, and makes it actionable.

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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. The cost of cybersecurity breaches for small businesses goes beyond immediate financial losses.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans. Regular audits and assessments are integral to accomplishing this.

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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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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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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2021

That’s why the theme for this year’s EU Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) awareness campaign , ‘Think Before U Click’ , feels right. In the spirit of empowering people and organisations to protect themselves from cyber risks, we’re going to look back at three of the main threats from the past year: ransomware , data breaches , and phishing.

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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. We are aware of a number of streetlights that are staying on during the day.

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