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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. Read the whole entry. »

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10 notable critical infrastructure cybersecurity initiatives in 2023

CSO Magazine

The security of critical infrastructure has been high on the agenda in 2023, with cyberattacks and other risks posing a persistent threat to the technologies and systems relied upon for essential services such as energy, food, electricity, and healthcare. To read this article in full, please click here

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2022 Cybersecurity predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2020, we saw cybersecurity move from a technical problem to become a business enabler. 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. Ransomware becomes the most feared adversary.

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Ransomware safeguards for small- to medium-sized businesses

CSO Magazine

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) recently released a “Blueprint for Ransomware Defense.” The guide includes recommendations of defensive actions for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to protect against and respond to ransomware and other common cyberattacks.

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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BrandPost: How a Common Network Security Technology Stack Aligns IT & Cybersecurity

CSO Magazine

In just the first half of 2021, one ransomware group collected $100 million in payments. In the first half of 2021, cyberattackers launched 5.4 million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks —an 11 percent increase from the year before. And cyberattacks equate to big paydays for attackers.

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BrandPost: Preparing for Cyber Disruption – The Future State of Ransomware

CSO Magazine

Every day, clients come to us with questions about ransomware and how to best prepare their organizations against potential attacks. This is perhaps one of the most vexing challenges in cybersecurity as ransomware attack methods, motivation, and barriers to entry are constantly evolving. Why have these attacks grown?