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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

The Security Ledger

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments.

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Australian electric grid vulnerable to Cyber Attacks via Solar Panels

CyberSecurity Insiders

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. Nowadays, companies are showing a lot of interest in offering products loaded with connected technology.

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BrandPost: Healthcare Services Provider Enhances Endpoint Protection with Managed Detection and Response from Fortinet

CSO Magazine

Surprisingly, today’s retirement homes, assisted living centers, and senior healthcare settings are often hubs of technology. Unfortunately, this growth of digital endpoints is matched by an increase in cyber threats, with 43% of healthcare organizations having experienced a ransomware attack in recent years.

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Putting the Brakes on Targeted Attacks Against Transit Agencies

CyberSecurity Insiders

This is why we consider ransomware to be a significant threat to not only transit agencies but all enterprises and government agencies. It’s also why we’ve seen cyber liability premiums rise nearly 300 to 400% over the past couple years. However, many attacks have hefty monetary motivations as well.

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Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security

The Security Ledger

» Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: QOMPLX CISO Andy Jaquith on COVID, Ransomware and Resilience Spotlight Podcast: RSA President Rohit Ghai warns Digital Transformation is magnifying Enterprise Risk Ahead of Black Hat: Fear and Pessimism in Las Vegas. Also joining us: Sam Curry, the CSO of Cybereason. Read the whole entry. »

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2022 Cybersecurity predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2022, we will see 5G go from new technology to a business enabler bringing previously unimaginable use cases because of its high bandwidth and lower latency. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations.

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

Utilize real-world examples, case studies, and industry benchmarks to drive home the importance of investing in cybersecurity defense and creating a culture where everyone plays a role in protecting the organization from cyber threats.