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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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently developed a new method that will help prevent organizations and their employees from falling victim to phishing cyberattacks, which it calls the Phish Scale. A tool like the Phish Scale could be very useful for organizations in the fight against phishing.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Based on data from more than 30,000 security incidents and more than 10,000 confirmed breaches, this year's report reveals a threat landscape where speed, simplicity, and stolen credentials dominate. Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. The median time to click was just 21 minutes. Speed matters. "The

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Because no firewall, no AI-powered SOC, no quantum-proof encryption will save you if your employees keep clicking phishing emails, because let's face it. What if we thought like a psychologist, not just a CISO? it's WAY easier to hack minds than networks. The solution?

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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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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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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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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. I think we are too focused on titles.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

Every CISO should, by now, cringe at the thought of his or her organization becoming the next Capital One or Solar Winds or Colonial Pipeline. For its part, Adaptive Shield supplies a solution designed to provide full visibility and control of every granular security configuration in some 70 SaaS applications now used widely by enterprises.

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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 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. They have information about a ‘point in time,’ however most would not be aware of a vulnerability and thus a patch, until after a vulnerability scan is complete.”. “In

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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. With this, phishing attacks continue to grow in volume and in sophistication.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2024

The 2024 Proofpoint “Voice of the CISO” report is a useful barometer for understanding the current cybersecurity landscape, providing valuable insights from 1,600 CISOs globally. The post Human Error and AI Emerge as Key Challenges in Survey of CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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. 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.

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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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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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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.” “By adhering to these tips and incorporating them into your vacation routine, you can secure a safe and delightful experience.”

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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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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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

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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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Speed is the natural enemy of security, and retailers must beware of increased risks of DDoS attacks, ransomware, fraudulent purchases, [and] phishing campaigns impersonating retailers.”. For this reason – unlike [how] it appears in this case – organizations are wise to limit the amount of data kept and stored in systems,” Kron said.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 26, 2023

The post Live phishing tests not getting the results you want? The post Live phishing tests not getting the results you want? appeared first on Security Boulevard. Here’s what to do. appeared first on Click Armor. Here’s what to do.

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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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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. In these types of collaborative platforms, like Slack for example, when some user account credentials get phished, someone else's credentials could be phished.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Promoting a security-first mindset in your organization encourages employees to think about security in all their actions, from handling sensitive information to recognizing phishing attempts. Collaboration between security and development teams is crucial for integrating security effectively.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Phishing scams. The biggest cybersecurity threats all have one thing in common: Users. Ransomware attacks. Misconfigurations. Insecure credentials. Vulnerabilities due to unpatched or outdated software. All of these threats can be traced back to poor user behaviors.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

An evolution in MiTM, adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks, was also observed by ThreatLabz, as detailed in the ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report. 2025 predictions: AI (again), insider threats, and moreHere are eight cybersecurity trends and predictions I expect will shape the landscapeand security prioritiesin the year ahead.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) kicks off, providing your team with accessible, engaging resources for CSAM is a great way to reinforce cybersecurity best practices. The post The best resources for CSAM: Resources to send your team this month appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Check out invaluable cloud security insights and recommendations from the “Tenable Cloud Risk Report 2024.” Plus, a PwC study says increased collaboration between CISOs and fellow CxOs boosts cyber resilience. Meanwhile, a report finds the top cyber skills gaps are in cloud security and AI.

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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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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This will drive a greater shift towards fewer, more comprehensive solutions that reduce management complexity and enhance team productivity. With cyber threats growing more complex and frequent, CISOs are under immense pressure to ensure that their teams can respond rapidly and decisively.

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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. Security culture: the security team and everyone else. Attendance at trainings.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Conducted free of charge by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Phishing Campaign Assessment (PCA) : Evaluates an organization’s susceptibility and reaction to phishing emails. In Michigan’s Cyber Partners Program , for example, local communities receive services from a CISO-level consultant.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Georgia Bafoutsou of ENISA, the EU’s information security agency, called on those attending to amplify messages about security awareness. Among the lineup was Avast CISO Jaya Baloo, who spoke about the challenges that quantum computing will create for the security community. Avast’s CISO – Jaya Baloo.

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