The Security Ledger

JUNE 5, 2024

An advisory from February issued by CISA, the NSA and FBI asserted that People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are positioning themselves on IT networks and maintaining persistent access in anticipation of launching “disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against U.S.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. I think it requires taking a step back and assessing what you can do with less," said Chris Roberts, CISO and Senior Director at Boom Supersonic. It is a figure that has decreased from 11.1%

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

CISOs, CIOs, and CFO should take the rest of Q4 2022 need to consider how the organization can reshape its security strategy for 2023 and adjust its “goal posts.”. Organizations need more resources to sustain their SecOps events. Time for a new perspective? Absolutely. Moving the Virtual Goal Posts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

NetAbstraction will host an industry event on March 2nd at the Georgia Cyber Center to discuss the cyber threats facing both the government and private sector. To register for this event, RSVP here. It was founded by a team that built clandestine telecommunication networks for the NSA and CIA.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2021

Nevertheless, this process is very complex, and due to the extensive impact that this event had on our systems we are unable to provide a definitive ETA. According to this year’s Cyber Threat Report from SonicWall , ransomware attacks have increased rapidly, surpassing the number of attacks in 2020 and the first half of this year.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

CopperStealer represents an extremely capable malware, offering its users a wide variety of options to exfiltrate sensitive data and drop additional malware, said Chris Morgan, senior cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows.

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Imagine if you had one place where you found a comprehensive real time security posture that tells you exactly where the looming current cyber risks are and the impact? Let’s consider a recent and relevant cyber threat. Assessing risk is about determining the likelihood of an event. Risk and Posture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 20, 2022

By Konrad Fellmann, CISO and VP of IT infrastructure, Cubic Corporation. Plus, a recent report by the Mineta Transportation Institute doubled down on the need for C-level security and technical expertise—for instance, hiring a chief security officer (CSO) or chief information security officer (CISO).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack. The last thing any CISO wants to hear is that their backups have become infected or breached in the event of a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO at Delinea: "The recent Volt Typhoon warning from Microsoft is alarming. Craig Jones, Vice President of Security Operations at Ontinue: "China's prominence as a cyber threat actor sets it apart from other adversary nations in the global cyber landscape.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? Spotlight: Operationalizing MDR with Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison. government’s newest agency and the tip of the spear for government response to cyber risks and cyber threats, CISA has its hands full.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. In Michigan’s Cyber Partners Program , for example, local communities receive services from a CISO-level consultant.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The RSA Conference USA 2019 held in San Francisco — which is the world’s largest cybersecurity event with more than 40,000 people and 740 speakers — is a decent measuring stick for representation of women in this field. “At Director/CISO of IT Risk Management. Collins Aerospace. Alexandra holds a B.S. Diane Brown. Ulta Beauty.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

There is a gaping shortage of analysts talented enough to make sense of the rising tide of data logs inundating their SIEM (security information and event management) systems. In many cases the tedious, first-level correlating of SIEM logs to sift out threats has moved beyond human capability. But this hasn’t done the trick.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Event is FREE! Top three ways to prepare for a ransomware event. And the closing the event is Shaquille O'neal! Be prepared to hear from the same great visionaries, gain access to global decision-makers, and dive into the technology that is shaping the future. We hope that you join us as we take this journey together.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The CISO of Tessian, Josh Yavor, shared his own experience , saying, “As security leaders, we try to shield the organization by taking on the heroics ourselves. I stay in touch with many other women in cybersecurity virtually, on the phone, and at cybersecurity events where we catch up on our personal life and events.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for HHS to pay continuous attention to cyber threats, which pose a serious challenge to national security, economic well-being, and public health and safety.”. The guide is designed to support entities develop and manage cyber threat information sharing programs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak before a group of CISOs about the topic of attack surface management (ASM). For example, mapping critical organizational processes back to the SaaS applications that support them can help inform incident response and business continuity/disaster recovery processes in the event of an incident.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Disaster Recovery Planning: Developing robust disaster recovery plans helps organizations recover quickly from unexpected events like natural disasters or cyberattacks. Distributed: how distributed is the network, and how well can it stay connected in the event of a targeted breach?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nation-State attack dominance now underpins the capabilities, growth, and impacts of the cybersecurity industry Nation-state investment, innovation, and willingness to conduct complex attacks are the catalyst that underpins the advancement of malicious capabilities and empowers all levels of activity across the spectrum of cyber threat archetypes.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. share of the cyber insurance field. Travelers’ CyberRisk solution is broad cyber coverage customized to fit business needs. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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McAfee

MARCH 9, 2020

Rajiv Gupta, SVP of McAfee’s Cloud Business Unit, and Tony Taylor, CISO of Land O’Lakes, took to the CSA keynote stage to talk about Land O’Lakes’ journey to the cloud. The RSA Conference is one of our biggest events each year. They’re counting on quantum to do that in the future.” Grobman explained during his RSA keynote.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Now it’s this theme I want to explore with you, but before then, I’ll tell you a little bit about the event. Now It’s crystal clear from just these few stories that the cyber threat to the legal sector is significant and growing. And that’s what the event was all about. The list goes on, and the problems need solving.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Earlier this year we held a live broadcast, featuring cybersecurity threat analysts from across Cisco Secure. We discussed the most significant cyber threats of 2021, what we’re seeing now, and how defenders can best protect their organizations in the year ahead. This hasn’t gone away in the months since.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

Count Brandon Hoffman, CISO at Netenrich, among the believers. The second is how to manage and leverage ATT&CK-mapped cyber threat intelligence, including storage and analysis, information sharing and making intel actionable. Courses are free to take, but the assessment will require a paid subscription.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2024

While Ticketmaster and Live Nation have yet to specify exactly how many customers were affected, the potential data exposure could be widespread given their status as two of the world's largest live entertainment ticketing and event companies. MFA by default may not work for everyone.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Callie Guenther, Cyber Threat Research Senior Manager at Critical Start: "The nature of the widespread outages and disruptions aligns most closely with a ransomware attack. MGM is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected guests. The FBI is investigating the breach.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to the DHS, the CSRB " will review and assess significant cybersecurity events" so that both the public and private sector can improve their overall cybersecurity posture. Chris DeRusha, Federal CISO, Office of Management and Budget. Chris Inglis, National Cyber Director, Office of the National Cyber Director.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2023

Separately, the new Regulation S-K Item 106 requires public companies to detail their processes for identifying and managing risks from cyber threats, the role of management and the board of directors in managing such risks, and the potential impact from cyber threats and from any previous cybersecurity incidents.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Brunner recalled that at a recent NGA event for new governors, one veteran chief of staff said that cybersecurity went from something that would land on his desk “maybe once a quarter” when he first started to “every single day.”. state and territory governors and their interests. So…this really does require a multidisciplinary team.”.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Brunner recalled that at a recent NGA event for new governors, one veteran chief of staff said that cybersecurity went from something that would land on his desk “maybe once a quarter” when he first started to “every single day.”. state and territory governors and their interests. So…this really does require a multidisciplinary team.”.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“It likewise empowers CISOs and security leaders when communicating risk with boardroom members who may not be well-versed in traditional cybersecurity terminology, enabling them to grasp overall business ramifications more tangibly.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

Biden has also appointed several seasoned security experts to leadership roles in the CISA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and a federal CISO. Notably is the appointment of Chris Inglis, who earned Biden’s nomination to be the national cyber director within the CISA. In order for the U.S.

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