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GUEST ESSAY: The role advanced ‘VM’ is ideally suited to play in combating modern cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective. The consequences of a cyber attack can be devastating; from a rapid drop in brand reputation to loss of business and sensitive data. Cyber attacks can also invite lawsuits and can even be fatal.

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75% Organizations Struggle with Recurring Cyber Attacks

Security Boulevard

In a time when advancements in technology rule these days, the constant risk of cyber attacks hangs over businesses all over the world. As part of the ‘Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach’ project, Trellix, recently performed research.

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LinkedIn being targeted by fake CISO Profile Positions in Large Companies

CyberSecurity Insiders

LinkedIn has publicly announced that for some reasons, its servers are being targeted by fake CISO Profiles that disclose vacant positions at large multinational companies. A LinkedIn source based on the condition of anonymity is viewing this activity as a part of a larger cyber attack campaign.

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Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals. We call these threat actors “ Quasi-APTs.”.

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Introducing our new CISO Advisor, Pam Lindemeon

Cisco Security

I’m delighted to announce the latest member of our growing CISO Advisor team, Pam Lindemeon. At Anthem Pam was considered a bold and strategic thinker who envisioned and delivered a world class Enterprise Information Security strategy, including leading the Steering Committee with cross functional business and technology membership.

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New York Takes Bold Stance Against Hospital Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Having experienced NYDFS's stringency first-hand in regards to regulation for financial services, this comes as no surprise," Krista Arndt , CISO at United Musculoskeletal Partners, wrote in a LinkedIn post on December 5. "I This proactive approach will undoubtedly strengthen patient trust and confidence in New York's healthcare system.

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7 Things Every CISO Needs to Know About PKI

Security Boulevard

7 Things Every CISO Needs to Know About PKI. With PKI, CISOs and other information security specialists can implement hardware, software, policies, and procedures to better establish, manage, distribute, implement, and protect digital certificates and key policies. Alexa Cardenas. Fri, 10/07/2022 - 14:34.

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