CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

IT asset management mitigates the unidentified unpredictability associated with cyber attacks. For instance, an asset designed to store the bank details of its clients will involve a higher security level as compared to the firm’s attendance monitoring system. . .

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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. I had the chance at RSA 2019 to discuss the SMB security landscape at length with Gill.

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NopSec

AUGUST 30, 2013

If you are responsible for IT security in the financial services industry, you may have been asked by a regulator to disclose details on your company’s preparedness for cyber-attacks. NopSec has received requests for help from customers at banks, credit unions, and insurance.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As quantum computers grow, current encryption methods like RSA and ECC may soon become vulnerable," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. Cyber warfare: Governments must prepare for quantum-enabled cyber threats while leveraging quantum advantages for secure communications.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Siloed cyber tools. Misaligned priorities.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 2, 2024

Host Paul Roberts speaks with Jim Broome, the CTO and President of MSSP DirectDefense about the evolution of cybersecurity threats and how technologies like AI are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and the work of defenders and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2025

National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) “ Timelines for migration to post-quantum (PQC) cryptography.” Embrace change: Stay attuned to emerging cyber risks and be ready to modify cybersecurity processes accordingly. Show how this capacity to adapt to new cyber threats helps strengthen the organization’s resilience.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

"Heavily armored and weaponized nation-state threats are difficult to stop compared to lesser threats of opportunistic eCrime or more immature threats," says Ken Dunham, Cyber Threat Director at Qualys Threat Research Unit. "A

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A report jointly published by France and Germany states that there are two major types of threat actors in the current cyber-threat landscape. Europol further explains that “criminals have converted some traditional banking Trojans into more advanced modular malware to cover a broader scope of functionality.

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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. If any email or text allegedly relates to my banking, credit card, merchant, delivery, or other account, I only use the official website or app of that entity to check the current status of that account."

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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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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Whether handling personal financial data or managing large-scale transactions, your program needs to reflect the realities of your operations and the cyber threats you face. Dont fall into this trap. A cookie-cutter approach can leave gaps that hackers exploit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Cyber attribution and deciphering the extent of state-level tasking is difficult, with blurred lines between state-aligned, state-involved and state-directed increasing the risk of escalation, collateral and misattribution. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments? Make sure your organization is aware of and prepared for the complex cybersecurity risks that emerge when you mix AI and the cloud.

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Centraleyes

JULY 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, cyber-related threats represent one of the most significant risks to organizations, necessitating a robust integrated risk management system that prioritizes cybersecurity. IRM allows businesses to identify, analyze, mitigate, and manage these digital risks holistically.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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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. Cass Business School has reported on this too.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

GAO Sees Room for Improvement in Bank Cyber Security Exams. banking regulators must hire and train more examiners with technology expertise to give more useful cyber security recommendations to small and mid-sized banks. Ireland Gears Up for Cyber War – New Strategy to Protect Critical Infrastructure.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

For a solid rundown of what the updates mean, check out this SecureWorld article from Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. Understanding your risk posture and having a playbook ready to deploy once a breach occurs is crucial to reducing the impact of an incident, getting your operations back online, etc.

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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. It mandates rigorous ICT risk management, including the risks related to ICT third parties, continuous security testing, and comprehensive incident reporting. PCI DSS 4.0

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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. It mandates rigorous ICT risk management, including the risks related to ICT third parties, continuous security testing, and comprehensive incident reporting. PCI DSS 4.0

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 12, 2025

Bank Secrecy Act and the EUs 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) require financial institutions to implement systems to detect and report suspicious activity. Compliance is mandatory for global financial institutions and helps ensure the stability of the international banking system.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2021

This led to the development of five critical 'cyber essentials' technical security controls which provides a minimum level of cybersecurity protection. To make the scheme more flexible, the are two levels, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Before signing a company-wide phone contract, for example, look for business phone services that come with features such as enhanced cyber protection and cyberattack insurance. Employers should look for bank transfers that come with digital security encryption and protection against chargebacks to prevent breaches during the transaction.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 1, 2024

The goal is to transition from cumbersome manual methods to a more efficient, automated system that enhances your compliance efforts and boosts your cyber risk management. By adopting the right tools, you can ensure continuous compliance, proactive risk management, and a robust defense against cyber threats.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

We talk about the growing demand for security automation tools and how the chronic cyber security talent shortage in North America and. Read the whole entry. » But how exactly will artificial intelligence help bridge the information security skills gap?

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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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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Introduction Cyber threats arent just a problem for large shipping organizations, small maritime fleet operators are also at risk. Anything from phishing emails to ransomware attacks, these threats can disrupt operations and compromise critical systems. Most attacks against OT systems will originate from an IT system.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It applies to financial entities such as banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and crypto-asset service providers. DORA sets clear standards, norms, and guidelines to guide financial organizations in managing IT and cyber risks. These requirements are standardized across all EU member states. Who Does DORA Impact?

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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? First of all, what is a cyberattack?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

30, 2024, CyberNewswire — The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) Cyber Council will convene “The Tie that Binds: A 21st Century Cybersecurity Dialogue,” on October 31, 2024, at the Bank of America Financial Center Tower’s Convention Hall in Atlanta. Atlanta, GA, Oct.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

With full visibility into your infrastructure, the white-box penetration test delivers the most comprehensive evaluation of how susceptible you are to cyber threats. They can help determine the optimal level of testing needed to gain useful insights into your security posture without breaking the bank. Choose wisely!

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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Kip Boyle, vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC: The Challenge of Cultivating Buy-in from Leadership and Employees "Cybersecurity professionals will continue to face a critical challenge: cultivating genuine buy-in from both senior leaders and employees.

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