Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reddit got hacked with a “sophisticated” spear phishing attack. The post Reddit Hacked — 2FA is no Phishing Phix appeared first on Security Boulevard. The individual victim was an employee who clicked the wrong email link.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chief should mean something," said Patrick Benoit , Global CISO for Brinks and member of the SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council. "I By the way, the CISO should not be reporting to the CIO. A CISO reporting to a CIO is basically putting the CIO in charge of reporting risk about his domain.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2021

Mário João Fernandes, born and raised in Mozambique, has been working in the banking sector for 29 years and has been fulfilling dedicated security roles in the cybersecurity space for over 11 years. The post Hi-5 With A CISO <br><br> Mário Fernandes, Banco BPI appeared first on CybeReady.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. But even advanced tools can’t tell you who owns it – or what it means to the organization in terms of risk.”. IT or security teams don’t always understand the nuances of the security and communication of these devices.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Proofpoint has just released our 7th annual "State of the Phish" report. This survey leverages data from thousands of respondents around the world to provide a global mosaic of phishing threats and how organizations are responding. Actionable research for security executives and practitioners. Who is being attacked.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Additionally, cybercriminals may be able to use inflation to their advantage, such as by sending phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies offering discounts or assistance.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2021

Piotr Stecz has been working in Adamed Pharma for 18 years in various IT and Security roles. What is the biggest challenge security […]. The post Hi-5 With A CISO <br><br> Piotr Stecz, Adamed Pharma appeared first on CybeReady.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2021

Dmitriy Sokolovskiy has been working in the cybersecurity space for over 14 years in dedicated security roles, in addition to 9 more years working in various IT areas. He held information security positions in CyberArk for 11 years, and 3 […].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

In 2014 she founded WITSEC, a professional group of women working in IT and Information Security […]. The post Hi-5 With A CISO <br><br> Andrea Szeiler, Transcom appeared first on CybeReady. The post Hi-5 With A CISO Andrea Szeiler, Transcom appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation for retailers and further shifted consumer buying habits online, which has expanded their attack surface and heightened the number of vulnerabilities and risks of a breach, said Casey Ellis, founder and CTO at Bugcrowd.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2021

It was a master class in social engineering, one that put an organization’s security posture at risk. Social engineering attacks like phishing take advantage of an employee’s awareness of. The post Reaction to Social Engineering Indicative of Cybersecurity Culture appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Once children have identified the rewards of being part of the online world and the risks they want to avoid, they can come up with ways to help protect and care for themselves. Similarly, teaching concepts like the value of information and the importance of privacy and discretion can be made simple for children. Encourage privacy behaviors.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

With its tailored controls, micro-perimeters and trust-nothing approach to access, Zero Trust gives CISOs confidence that their security program can secure their remote workforce and meet regulatory compliance requirements. Thanks to a rapid shift to remote work, Zero Trust is finally garnering the attention it deserves.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2022

That was the case for a broadcast SecureWorld recently hosted with Mike Britton, CISO of Abnormal Security , and legendary investigative journalist Brian Krebs. Key takeaway #2: Collaborative platforms are at heightened risk for security breaches due to WFH.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“All of this means cyber risk continues to escalate and that CISOs need to be just as nimble and methodical as the adversary.”. Software supply chain issues like the SolarWinds attack and the Log4j vulnerability have made supply chain security and software dependencies major issues in recent years. . Manky concurs.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Help Net Security’s photo gallery captured the flavour of the day-long conference. Éireann Leverett, CTO of Concinnity Risks, whose talk closed the conference, aimed to hit a similarly optimistic note. Using humour to deliver a serious message, she said social engineering tests done badly can foster a “toxic” security culture.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

Sherry brought to Princeton his 25 years of technology experience, 12 of which was in higher education as the former CISO at Brown University. In many ways, leading a security mission out of a university is like securing a city. A recent risk assessment began to expand, and we started a publicity blitz….

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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. Conducted free of charge by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Employee security awareness training. Adopt the fundamentals.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Phishing warning seen on Google Chrome when visiting a website that has been recognized as phishing website. The goal was to see if they could quantify the correlation between implementing a strong security culture and the reduction of unwanted phishing behaviors such as link clicking and credential sharing.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. In a survey of UK&I CISOs, 55% said that human error posed a risk no matter what protections are in place.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Also, it minimizes the risk of lateral movement inside your network and filters all the inbound and outbound traffic. But here are some fundamental rules that can eliminate your risk of being infected: 1.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Whilst ransomware and supply chain attacks are on the increase, phishing attacks remain a concern among many firms, as do hacks that target the firms themselves. Or they want to innovate but don’t know how to without an increase in risk. Deepfakes are growing and the prices to procure them are failing.

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The Falcon's View

AUGUST 6, 2018

As such, when you think about everything, be it basic security hygiene, information risk management, or even behavioral infosec, you must first consider how it fits with org culture. For more on my thoughts around org culture, please see my post "Quit Talking About "Security Culture" - Fix Org Culture!". Risk Management.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. To pursue a career in the cybersecurity field and find a course to get started.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The post The top cyber security news stories of 2023 appeared first on Click Armor. The post The top cyber security news stories of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

— CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today announced the release of its informative guide, “Five Workforce Security Strategies to Consider During Summer Holidays.” The use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and careful selection of websites is highly recommended in order to minimize these risks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post Top 2024 Scams: The top predicted scams for this year appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Top 2024 Scams: The top predicted scams for this year appeared first on Click Armor.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post Black Friday scams: Attacks to be aware of during the biggest sale of the year appeared first on Click Armor. The post Black Friday scams: Attacks to be aware of during the biggest sale of the year appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security infrastructure must be a trained and aware workforce, who understand their responsibility in keeping business data safe. Oliver Paterson, Product Expert, VIPRE Security Awareness Training and Safesend , explains.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Christmas scams: Attacks to be aware of this holiday season appeared first on Click Armor. The post Christmas scams: Attacks to be aware of this holiday season appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

This magnifies the risk of similar attacks targeting any industry, all sizes and even individuals, such as celebrities, CEOs, government officials, etc. These tools can provide management productivity boosts, but by their very nature introduce massive risk. James McQuiggan, security awareness advocate, KnowBe4.

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NopSec

JUNE 26, 2015

Information security professionals have a single core mission: to understand technological risks and take the necessary steps to protect information assets from harm. We have implemented and followed strategies, frameworks, roadmaps and standards that offer recommendations for robust risk mitigation solutions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 9, 2019

Cloud App Adoption Risks. Such fervent adoption doesn’t come without its fair share of risks, unfortunately. As the security firm explains in a blog post : The bottom line… is a lack of IT administrator visibility over the apps being used within the organization. Measuring Organizations’ Risk Awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

We should not be focused so much on the organization’s Return on investment or Return on asset around security spending; we should consider for a moment that with every significant security awareness training, every adaptive control, and every security policy only makes the task “of being hacked” even more expensive for the cybercriminals.

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