Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Cybersecurity is a Successfully Failure. Cybersecurity has become a react, overreact, and under-react process, not a solution or strategy. Why would you suspect these devices to fail if an organization enabled a CASB solution or 5G radio antennas for better security? Why CyberSecurity Belongs At the Board of Directors?

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

It also takes into consideration the reasons why the data was collected in the first place, and examines the reasons why personal data is stored; in short it examines numerous parameters related to collecting and holding personal data. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Scarce resources. DPIA starting point.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data.

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Lenny Zeltser

MARCH 29, 2023

This cybersecurity vs. everyone way of operating is counterproductive because it contributes to security professionals being seen as detractors and distractors. To increase integration and understanding, all teams at the company need to have open conversations about their shared goals and objectives.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2022

A key CEO responsibility is reporting results that deliver on a company’s mission to shareholders. This reporting often requires a host of metrics that define success, like Annual Recurring Revenue and sales for software as a service (SaaS) companies. In cybersecurity we often face a bias towards lagging indicators, unfortunately.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2023

This month, we asked women in the (ISC)² Blog Volunteers group to weigh in on a few questions from their perspective as a female working in cybersecurity. Here are some of our key takeaways showcasing the scope of women’s experiences working in cybersecurity: What has your experience been like as a woman in a male-dominated industry?

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 9, 2024 The second Tuesday of April marks Identity Management Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding your digital identity. But what exactly is identity management, and why do we need a whole day for it? But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2023

Reinventing VM The importance of effective VM can’t be overstated. Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective. With traditional VM, achieving compliance is a struggle. Without automation, the laborious task of scanning and remediation is difficult.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

technology companies during the summer of 2022. Multiple trusted sources told KrebsOnSecurity that Sosa/King Bob was a core member of a hacking group behind the 2022 breach at Twilio , a company that provides services for making and receiving text messages and phone calls. 9, 2024, U.S. Image credit: Amitai Cohen of Wiz.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2023

This starts to explain why the two are complementary. Among the insights that emerge are nine security resilience outcomes they consider most important. Preventing, or reducing the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident, is an obvious first step and no surprise as the most important outcome. So, are these complementary?

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

Of course, the growing cybersecurity threat isn’t contained to just one country. The National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) is trying to tackle the 255% surge in ransomware attacks reported in 2020. Our networked world connects us to points all over, so it’s no wonder cybersecurity needs to be taken seriously across the globe.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Workforce management software ( WFM ) is an essential tool companies across industries can use to organize their workforce, track employee work and performance, forecast labor demand, and create schedules for employees. WFM tools can and should be deployed in a way the supports and enhances cybersecurity. Remote workforce risks.

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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. So, how can you ensure your API security is effective and enable your digital transformation?

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 9, 2024

In recent years, data breaches and compliance failures have made organisations increasingly aware of the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to detect and address threats. However, not all organisations have had the means to invest in and manage the staffing and infrastructure required for a Security Operations Centre (SOC).

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Since the launch of our Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) enhancements in 2022 , we’ve helped companies spanning all sizes and sectors improve their threat detection capabilities and move away from a ‘secure by default’ mindset that has rendered ineffective against the evolving and complex threat landscape. Why Breach and Attack Simulation?

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this blog, I’ll be exploring some of the main cracks in current cybersecurity defence approaches specifically around Secure Operation Centres (SOCs) and the value that CISOs and ITDMs are currently getting from their internal teams and third-party providers. In the USA alone, 36 states enacted new cybersecurity legislation !

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. On top of that, new cybersecurity threats keep popping up constantly. That’s why it’s crucial to have a robust IT security strategy in place. How safe are your company’s online transactions? No cybersecurity experts. Source; Pexels.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In Tomorrow, April 11 is Identity Management Day. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Competition has never been fiercer for online retailers, which means it’s not just quality products and customer service that companies must focus on. In many cases, protecting customers means embracing a zero trust approach towards cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2023

In a blog post , Microsoft boasted that the Security Copilot was the “first security product to enable defenders to move at the speed and scale of AI.” It was also trained on the company’s global threat intelligence, which included more than 65 trillion daily signals. Or consider Palo Alto Networks. Last year, there were about 3.4

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Longer is stronger: why password length matters How long is your password? Security company Trustwave tracked a noticeable increase in this kind of activity in early 2023. It’s available to read here. billion last year.

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 15, 2022

It will be able to help companies who value women in cyber attract and retain more women by diagnosing where their efforts are falling short. Cue blatant plug… Companies interested can sign up here. Although some companies have been reporting on some aspects of diversity, for gender, we are still so data poor.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Because of this, companies in all industries were faced with an array of new technologies like cloud and containers that support the shift to edge computing and remote workers. What is cybersecurity asset management. Why is cybersecurity asset management important.

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Lenny Zeltser

AUGUST 23, 2023

As companies seek to optimize operations and constrain expenses, cybersecurity leaders worry about funding the projects we consider essential. Fortunately, in such an economic climate, we can achieve an outcome that benefits the organization from cybersecurity as well as financial perspectives. If so, why them and not others?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we're highlighting our Top 10 ACT Posts of 2020 to recap the year in cybersecurity! The Top Cybersecurity Blogs We're Reading in 2020. Here’s a collection of our favorite cybersecurity blogs and websites from the industry's foremost thought leaders and reporters. #9. Massive U.S.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this post, we will cover the importance of third-party application patching and the challenges it can address for your organization. In this post, we will cover the importance of third-party application patching and the challenges it can address for your organization. What is third-party patching and why is it important?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

“Senior C-level executives and board members are paying more attention now to cybersecurity than two years ago, by far,” observes Jeff Pollard, vice president and principal analyst at tech research firm Forrester. Awareness is a vital step forward, no doubt. But it’s only a baby step. Corporate inertia still looms large.

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 16, 2023

As many people know, it’s an important day which is used as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Last week, on March 8, many of us celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Why You Need Application Security Testing for Business-Critical Applications: Part 3. In this five part blog series, we discuss the importance of building secure business-critical applications with application security testing. maaya.alagappan. Thu, 06/23/2022 - 15:14. Getting Clean.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Move towards an identity-based Zero Trust cybersecurity approach. The importance of identities is reflected in the recent strategy for a Zero Trust cybersecurity , published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It is also important to understand that network traffic does not originate only from human interactions.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Report possible suspicious transactions to your financial institution promptly: If you suspect any fraudulent activity on your accounts, immediately contact your bank or credit card company to report the issue and initiate an investigation. So, it’s time to start checking off that gift list! 5 Holiday Online Shopping Safety Tips 1.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. It’s no secret that companies of all sizes increasingly feel the sting of cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities in remote and hybrid working environments.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

But if this is the goal, I say we have lots of work left in promoting this within our workforce, especially in the cybersecurity industry. I wrote extensively about this in a blog last year on why diversity matters so much to create stronger cybersecurity organizations. Cybersecurity workforce by the numbers .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed every October to raise awareness around the importance of cybersecurity. As we head into a new month, we remain focused on promoting the importance of practicing vigilance about cybersecurity year-round. Even Technology Companies Experience Cyberattacks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

When considering adding a cyber insurance policy, organizations, both public and private, must weigh the pros and cons of having insurance to cover against harm caused by a cybersecurity incident. Compliance: Certain industries and jurisdictions require organizations to have cyber insurance or to meet certain cybersecurity standards.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Microsoft this week issued an advisory about three vulnerabilities referred to collectively as ProxyShell days after security researchers at a federal government cybersecurity agency warned that cybercriminals were actively trying to exploit them. In a tweet, Huntress CEO Kyle Hansloven noted that his company by Aug.

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 20, 2023

Since 2011, I’ve consistently spoken, and written about the dangers of burnout in cybersecurity, and proposed leadership strategies for employee wellbeing. In this blog, and ahead of my talk at Infosec this week , I’m delving into this, and giving you tips for recognising its signs and preventing it as a leader.

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