CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

Everybody within an organization should work to establish and maintain good cybersecurity habits and measures, but much of the security burden falls on the chief information security officer (CISO). Below are some key insights for any CISO to take into consideration.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

C-suites across all industries, from traditional finance to the latest “unicorns” emerging in the fintech industry, are facing a formidable challenge: how to protect their business and customer data against growing cyber threats. As a CISO or ITDM, the cyber defence challenges you face in your business couldn’t be tougher.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Zero trust emphasizes the importance of micro-segmentation, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and monitoring of user behavior to prevent lateral movement within the network and detect and respond to potential threats in real time. Importance for CISOs and CIOs Zero trust is no longer just a buzzword for CISOs and CIOs.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. It can feel like crossing a major highway while blindfolded. Many never see the catastrophe about to happen, until it occurs.

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Veracode Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a CISO, securing web applications and ensuring their resilience against evolving cyber threats is a non-negotiable priority. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report 2023 cites web applications as the top attack vector by a long shot (in both breaches and incidents). For some this may be simple.

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Cisco Security

JULY 12, 2021

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the Global 2000 and Fortune 1000 are obsessed with protecting the workforce endpoints as critical vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity and risk management posture of their enterprises. Should a risk-conscious, security-aware culture be considered a critical security control?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 23, 2024

Companies should consider qualitative factors beyond just financial impacts when assessing an incident's materiality, such as reputational harm, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. As cyberattacks and data breaches continue plaguing businesses, the SEC has made cybersecurity disclosure an area of increased focus.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are a growing menace, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike. In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Now, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative , which will "combine the department’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurement and cybersecurity to combat new and emerging cyber threats to the security of sensitive information and critical systems.".

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a move that has raised concerns about the company's cybersecurity posture, Amy Bogac, Clorox's CISO, has stepped down from her position. Others suggest that she may have simply felt overwhelmed by the challenges of leading the company's cybersecurity efforts in the aftermath of such a significant breach.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 20, 2023

And these changes increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. This increases the likelihood of making mistakes, such as clicking on phishing links, sharing data in insecure ways, using weak passwords, or not spotting cyber threat patterns. Naturally, attackers take advantage.

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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. Writing an op-ed column in The Times, Prof Ciaran Martin, former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, argued it’s time to ban ransomware payments. for $50,000.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

This morning, Critical Start released its first ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , which explores some of the major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 14, 2022

It highlights the importance of cybersecurity at a time when cyber threats have become one of the top concerns for all types of organizations, both in the private and public sectors, and regardless of size. The spectrum of cybersecurity roles is extensive, as noted in this (ISC)² training guide.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This initiative, backed by a substantial $500 million investment, sets forth a series of nation-leading proposed regulations for hospitals, bolstering their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. The act mandates risk assessments, incident reporting, and data breach notification procedures.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2022

A data breach leading to IP theft is not just a revenue problem for an organization, it's a theft of the intellectual capital that is a national asset, and the lost revenue is a component of the GDP that is lost. Register here to watch the session on-demand.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2021

By Shay Siksik, VP Customer Operations and CISO, XM Cyber. We call these things “unknown unknowns” — and they are the most challenging to deal with from the perspective of risk management and cybersecurity. It’s easy, relatively speaking, to prepare defenses against risks that are well understood.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Addressing digital transformation has become a priority for businesses, but as they embark on such ambitious programs, how can they ensure they stay secure in the face of a complex cyber threat landscape? HelpSystems' research with Financial Services (FS) CISOs in Q4 2020 revealed the extent of this task. government.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

However, this revolution brings significant responsibilities, particularly in data security and protection. The increasing reliance on cloud-based solutions heightens the vulnerability to cyber threats and regulatory complexities, making SaaS security a paramount concern for businesses worldwide.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Business Size Doesn’t Matter Whether a business is a start-up or a larger corporate organisation, all companies are at risk of a cyber-attack. We often see million-pound enterprises on the news when they suffer from a data breach, such as Estée Lauder, Microsoft and Broadvoice.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybersecurity is what protects your company’s important information from threats such as malware and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The Attack Surface Management team at Group-IB said it constantly scans the IPv4 landscape for exposed databases, potentially unwanted programs, and other risks. According to Group-IB, the likelihood of the database systems being used in cybercrime and security breaches is high. Expectations for Security Breaches Run High .

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Security Boulevard

JULY 3, 2023

With the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions and the growing sophistication of cyber threats, identity has emerged as the ultimate control point for SaaS security programs. Traditional perimeter-based security approaches are no longer sufficient in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

At the same time – in fact, as a direct result of data’s central importance – more adversaries are working harder and finding more nefarious ways to steal or otherwise compromise your data. As just one measure, the number of data breaches in the first nine months of 2021 exceeded all those in 2020, a new record.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In fact, “the number of publicly reported data compromises in the U.S. ” Data Breaches Are on Pace to Break a New Record High in 2021 | Money Please see my article in FORBES for more of 2021’s alarming cybersecurity statistics. As we near 2022, the cyber threat landscape remains just as ominous.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Notably, the law is characterized by its foundational correctness and forward-looking approach, ensuring adaptability to evolving cyber threats. Moreover, the FDA receives specific funding, totaling $5 million, to bolster its efforts in the field of cybersecurity.

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 30, 2023

Given the ever-evolving threat landscape and the increasing complexity of data breaches, hacks, and compliance failures, it’s important to consider the biological advantages that females possess in highly stressful situations and how they could be an invaluable asset when facing complex cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. million and climbing.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The breach is the second major cybersecurity incident to hit MGM Resorts in recent years. In 2019, the company was the victim of a data breach that exposed the personal information of about 142 million guests. The FBI is investigating the breach. Here are some comments from cybersecurity vendor experts about the incident.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And a key part of building out any cybersecurity policy for your local government is to develop an organizational understanding of risk to systems, people, data, and so on. In Michigan’s Cyber Partners Program , for example, local communities receive services from a CISO-level consultant. Adopt the fundamentals.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

Reducing The Cybersecurity Risk. According to the IBM Cost Per Breach Report for 2019, the average total data breach cost increased from $3.86M in 2018 to $4.24M in 2019. Organizations with a more mature security posture tended to have lower fees and better risk management than those without.

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Anton on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

the cornerstone of all effective cyber threat detection systems is accurate detection. In most organizations, selecting security tools is the CISO’s team responsibility, so any fallout for security technology misbehaving would also land on them. No sane CISO will pick a tool that might cost them their job.

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