Jane Frankland

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) providers come in. They include monitoring for potential threats and incidents, responding to confirmed breaches, and providing support for incident investigation processes. This proactive approach enables swift response measures, minimising the impact of potential breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

And the solution they are turning to is not one that will solve their problems in the long run: handing cybersecurity responsibilities to internal IT teams. No matter the size of your organization, this influx of regulations is a daunting task to keep up with on top of normal IT personnel responsibilities. The list goes on.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Pros When it comes to cybersecurity, being prepared for the worst-case scenario is often the best strategy. Improved incident response. Adopting this mindset can make cybersecurity practices more complex, potentially overwhelming some organizations. Here are some drawbacks of this mindset: •Resource intensive.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Improving best practices Cybersecurity training entails teaching the procedures for mitigating and addressing risks to computer systems. Everyone in the company is responsible for maintaining information security and applying protective measures in line with established policies.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This blog post will explore the evolving threat landscape of supply chain attacks, highlighting recent statistics and offering practical recommendations for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. and incident response capabilities. What are supply chain attacks?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2023

Whether an API is exposed for customers, partners, or internal use, it is responsible for transferring data that often holds personally identifiable information (PII) or reveals application logic and valuable company data. Model: Define organization-wide best practices with the flexibility to extend by the domain teams.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But sometimes even the best plans fall short when attackers come calling on your enterprise. And in part three of our five-part blog series on the newly published Security Outcomes Study, Vol. 2 , we’ll look at the importance of speed in threat response. When you are building your security practice, that same logic holds true.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government (Part 1 of 2) sparsh Tue, 11/28/2023 - 05:20 Bruce Schneier recently blogged : A bunch of networks, including US Government networks , have been hacked by the Chinese. The phrase “ negligent security practices ” is being tossed about—and with good reason.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the potential risks associated with AI and the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard against these threats. Balancing transparency and performance in AI models is crucial to ensure responsible and accountable AI applications.

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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. The report identified a “widening” inequality between organisations that can withstand security incidents and those that are struggling.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding where organizations commonly falter is crucial for effective response and recovery. Picture this as a tightrope walk for organizations, with banking regulators, the White House , and the SEC tightening the screws on breach and incident reporting. How Often Do Data Breaches Occur? Stay vigilant, stay informed, and sail on!

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Erin: What role does human error play in cybersecurity incidents? How can companies minimize risks?

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The vulnerability centers on the use of self-signed or externally generated certificates for signing SAML responses. If attackers obtain the private key of an externally generated certificate, they can forge SAML responses and impersonate any user, gaining unauthorized access to applications and services.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

At its core, an audit systematically examines an organization’s processes, controls, and practices. Operational Efficiency By evaluating security controls and practices, audits enhance the efficiency of cybersecurity operations, minimizing the impact of potential breaches. What is a Security Audit? Why are Audits Important?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This game-changing SEC cybersecurity disclosure rule now makes it mandatory for public companies to lay bare “material” cybersecurity incidents within four days of determining their materiality. It’s also time to give third-party cybersecurity incident procedures a good once-over. So, what’s all the buzz about?

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Here are 5 outdated, but common cybersecurity practices your enterprise should avoid. I’m a firm believer that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Gone are the days where defending your enterprise and knowing how to properly respond to an incident was on your IT department’s shoulders alone.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While authorities in multiple countries have issued sanctions regarding ransomware payments, the efficacy of these sanctions in actually preventing ransomware incidents is in question. This blog post will explore the reasons that ransomware sanctions may fall short and what actions organizations can do to protect against ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

NextGen Healthcare suffered a data breach, the security incident exposed the personal information of approximately 1 million individuals. is an American software and services company that develops and sells electronic health record (EHR) software and practice management systems to the healthcare industry. NextGen Healthcare, Inc.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

NIST has published the “ Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations ” in response to the Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. ” reads the Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations. .

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This blog post will explore the evolving threat landscape of supply chain attacks, highlighting recent statistics and offering practical recommendations for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. and incident response capabilities. What are supply chain attacks?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Action1 vice president of vulnerability and threat research Mike Walters noted in a blog post that while CVE-2023-38148 seems particularly threatening due to its low attack complexity and since it requires no privileges or user interaction, it can only target systems in the same network segment as the attacker.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

Despite increased public awareness of cybersecurity risks and safe browsing practices, the impact of phishing has increased exponentially – IBM’s 2021 Cost of Data Breach Report found phishing to be the second most expensive attack vector for enterprises. companies rising to $14.8 million in 2021 , compared with $3.8 million in 2015.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Unfortunately, sometimes even the best precautions cannot stop a determined adversary prepared to commit the time and effort required to disrupt a business. Create an incident response plan so that your IT security staff is prepared. Due to the numerous moving pieces involved in an incident, communication is crucial.

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Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

Imagine being tasked with manually sifting through stacks of security questionnaires, tracking responses, and chasing down incomplete or inadequate answers. It often involves distributing questionnaires, tracking responses, reviewing answers, identifying gaps, and following up on incomplete or inadequate responses.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In our last blog , we gave a rundown of what the Telecommunications (Security) Act (TSA) is, why it’s been introduced, who it affects, when it starts, and how firms can prepare. ny of the themes introduced in the code of practice can be aligned with the themes in a zero trust security model, which are also a focus for CISOs.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2021

The FBI confirmed this week that a relatively new ransomware group known as DarkSide is responsible for an attack that caused Colonial Pipeline to shut down 5,550 miles of pipe , stranding countless barrels of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel on the Gulf Coast. victim that earns $15 billion in annual revenue. Image: colpipe.com.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Vice Society group has claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack that hit the Italian city of Palermo forcing the IT admins to shut down its infrastructure. The Vice Society ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack that hit the city of Palermo in the South of Italy. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, I’ll be sharing my insights on what you can do to ensure your employees protect themselves, their data, and your organisation’s network and reputation. Implementing secure web browsing practices helps organisations meet these regulatory obligations, avoiding penalties and legal repercussions.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 19, 2023

DevSecOps is a practice that integrates security into the DevOps workflow. This blog post explores the DevSecOps best practices that development teams can use to ensure that security is ingrained in the development process, leading to better products with reduced security risks and faster time-to-market.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

customers of Callaway, the American sports equipment maker best known for its golf equipment and accessories, had their personal data compromised in an early-August data breach. Thankfully, due to the quick work of our team, we detected this incident early and took steps to contain it. More than 1.1 million U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From sharing emerging threat intelligence to developing new solutions and best practices to prevent and overcome attacks, it’s possible to reduce the impact of ransomware when it happens. Incident response. This means the response you’re likely to take can shift as you learn more along the way. Prevalence.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2023

In addition to meeting ransomware best practices as defined by CISA , schools and districts should carefully consider their options when it comes to selecting an EDR vendor. Data breaches and leaks constituted about 30% of K-12 reported cyber incidents in 2021, according to the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX).

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2022

Nobody would ever recommend that you rely on insurance as a primary method of cybersecurity; it’s supposed to be there only if all your defensive technical and business practices fail. But if cybersecurity insurance becomes less valuable, you may want to divert budget from it to strengthen best security practices. UTM Medium.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 11, 2024

Popular Cloud Architecture Frameworks: The AWS Well-Architected Framework (WAF) The AWS Well-Architected Framework (WAF) serves as a beacon in the cloud, offering a set of best practices designed to help organizations build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient application infrastructures.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this blog, I’ll be exploring how working with cloud-based security solution providers can unlock success while allowing ITDMs at organisations large and small the ability to protect their operations from unforeseen risks. This shift transfers some responsibility for security to the CSP.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The rule mandates that companies report material cybersecurity incidents within four days. This tight timeline raises questions about the rules’ practicality and potential impact on CISOs’ liability. The Evolving Role of CISOs in Response to Cybersecurity Regulations The role of a CISO is becoming increasingly critical.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The largest privacy incident was reported in 2019 at American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), a third-party billing and collections company. With the benefits of the cloud comes the heavy responsibility of securing sensitive data. Not only is providing secure and reliable access of critical importance, it is a HIPAA requirement.

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