SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2020

But this time, it is the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration auditing the IRS, the agency's legacy IT environment and its cybersecurity. How massive is the IRS information technology infrastructure? billion to operate its current information technology infrastructure, nearly $2.04 The Audit's conclusion?

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Asset disposal normally isn’t one of those burning topics that is top-of-mind for CISOs, yet every CISO must be able to address it when asked to describe their information technology asset disposal (ITAD) program. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

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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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CISOs have never had an easy time — they’ve certainly faced inordinate challenges in recent years working to secure an ever-expanding and more distributed technology and data landscape. At the same time, they’ve had to contend with bad actors who have become more organized, better resourced, and increasingly sophisticated.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

New guidance, Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities , wants to raise awareness among communities and organizations implementing smart city technologies that these beneficial technologies can also have potential vulnerabilities. What makes smart cities attractive to attackers is the data being collected and processed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2021

That means cybersecurity training and education so that key stakeholders understand the risks that businesses are facing, and which strategies are most effective for protection. Who should receive cybersecurity training in your organization? How much depends on the extent of the CIO’s involvement in cybersecurity.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

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.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

It was fitting that the opening keynote panel for SecureWorld Chicago on June 8th was titled " Making the Cybersecurity Music: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Today's InfoSec Landscape. Well, information security, cybersecurity happens to be a critical part of the business, being able to achieve strategic objectives.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 12, 2020

Your questions about deception technology in cybersecurity, answered. What exactly is deception technology and how can it play a vital part in your cyber defense? How do you define deception technology? The old word for deception technologies is honeypot. The old technology really no longer applies.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The risk of cybercrime is not spread equally across the globe. Cyberthreats differ widely, with internet users in some countries at much higher risk than those in nations that offer more security due to strong cybercrime legislation and widely implemented cybersecurity programs, according to fraud-detection software company SEON.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

The rapid emergence of Open AI’s ChatGPT has been one of the biggest stories of the year, with the potential impact of generative AI chatbots and large language models (LLMs) on cybersecurity a key area of discussion.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

Many things challenge how we practice cybersecurity these days. Digital transformation has brought significant adoption of new technology and business models, including cloud solutions, e-commerce platforms, smart devices, and a significantly more distributed workforce. To read this article in full, please click here

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Even among top tech firms, less than half list a chief technology officer (CTO). KrebsOnSecurity reviewed the Web sites for the global top 100 companies by market value, and found just five percent of top 100 firms listed a chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer (CSO). ” EXHIBIT A: EQUIFAX.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

In December 2020, the US Government Accounting Office (GAO) made 145 recommendations to 23 federal agencies relating to supply chain risks. In May 2021, the GAO’s director of information technology and cybersecurity, Vijay A. D’Souza, testified before Congress on supply chain risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

December 15, 2023, marks a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape for publicly traded companies. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new cyber incident disclosure rules, requiring companies to be more transparent and timely in their communication of cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2022

In late February, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a request for information (RFI) to evaluate and enhance its Cybersecurity Framework, or CSF, first produced in 2014 and last updated in 2018. In its RFI, NIST asked a series of questions about how to improve the use of the framework.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Effective cybersecurity relies only in part on technology. Even as tools and systems become more powerful, avoiding security mishaps is still largely dependent on people doing the right thing. The organizations with the best chance of minimizing threats are those that build and sustain a culture of awareness and accountability.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Thanks to these digital technologies, businesses can more easily expand their operations across the globe—increasing productivity and driving greater economic gains. However, for all of its benefits, technology also exposes companies to a greater risk of cyber-attacks.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tyler is a nationally recognized cyber security, intelligence, national security expert, and former Director of Cyber Risk Management for AT&T. Watch this beneficial conversation between two great professionals in tech and cybersecurity. Together, Debby and Tyler shared valuable insights and advice.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2019

If your company is participating in the global supply chain, either as a first-party purchaser of goods and services from other organizations, or as a third-party supplier, sooner or later you’ll encounter the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This includes not just the NIST CSF, but also the newly minted NIST Risk Management Framework 2.0,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

As Chief Strategy Officer, Hammes will widen IW’s expertise, experience, and innovative road mapping in support of its clients in the Defense, Special Operations, and IC Community through asymmetrical leading-edge solutions that accomplish mission-critical operations in cybersecurity, systems integration, and C5ISR. www.intelligentwaves.com.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In fact, the #1 cybersecurity concern listed was insider breaches. After all, the increase in remote work naturally leads to increased insider risk. Insider threat incidents are expected to grow 8% in 2021 . For those of us that have experienced the implications of an insider breach, this shouldn’t sound too surprising.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Cybersecurity teams continue to face ongoing challenges in safeguarding their networks. The strategy aims to keep critical data secure within high-risk environments. Last year, the White House’s Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” recognized the need to adopt zero-trust models across federal agencies. “The

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The demand for cybersecurity professionals has surged over the past decade. According to (ISC) 2 ’s 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study , while the global cybersecurity workforce need stands at 3.1 million, with nearly 400,000 open cybersecurity positions in the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. My advice for anybody that asks me which certifications they should get is this: find a certification in a subject that you wish to learn about,” Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard said. “If Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

According to a new report from IDC and Magnet Forensics, the significant lack of cybersecurity skills gap and a plethora of other cyber risks are growing concerns. It also provides an overall assessment of the global state of DFIR across industries, with the three most prominent being financial services, healthcare, and technology.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

The top cybersecurity challenge faced by medical device makers is managing a growing set of tools and technologies, according to the results of a global survey released Wednesday by software risk assessment company Cybellum.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

Just a few months past the initial SolarWinds discovery, it is clear that standardized cybersecurity regulation is needed to outline best practices for companies to follow. Part of this preparedness means understanding how potential legislation could reshape cybersecurity efforts. In March 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

Deploying the latest, greatest detection technology to deter stealthy network intruders will take companies only so far. I had the chance to sit down with Kris Lahiri, CSO and co-founder of Egnyte , one of the original EFSS market leaders. The value of data connected to a live project is obvious.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

AI-based cyber risk management SaaS vendor SAFE Security has announced the release Cyber Risk Cloud of Cloud – a new offering it claims uses generative AI to help businesses predict and prevent cyber breaches. This enables organizations to make informed, prognostic security decisions to reduce risk, SAFE Security said.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

Container security is a complex activity that, much like broader cybersecurity, requires a combination of people, processes and technology, with the first being the most critical. Containers have well-known benefits such as portability, consistency and efficiency, but they aren’t without security concerns.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Technology giant IBM has debuted a new set of tools and capabilities designed as an end-to-end, quantum-safe solution to secure organizations and governmental agencies as they head toward the post-quantum computing era. IBM also unveiled the Quantum Safe Roadmap to guide industries along their journey to post-quantum cryptography.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

By Microsoft Security Hybrid and multicloud adoption are par for the course for enterprise businesses, with 86% of organizations planning to increase their investment in the technology. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of businesses find it challenging to adequately manage multicloud environments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Today, the Insider Risk Summit team announced the next wave of cybersecurity experts and industry advisors to the speaker lineup for the annual Insider Risk Summit 2021. The Insider Risk Summit is the industry’s leading conference on Insider Risk Management (IRM).

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s here thanks to new mobile and cloud computing technologies that empower users to be more productive, on any device, and virtually anywhere they work. The Everywhere Workplace makes business more flexible, but it also carries risks. Welcome to the “Everywhere Workplace.” That’s why IT needs to establish trust in a zero-trust world.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

We need to take user protection seriously, change the security paradigm, by studying and building protections around people and processes, rather than solely focusing on technology. What are the most important cybersecurity risks for 2021? I recently published a new piece in CNN offering solutions. Ransomware is at the top.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a document called Risk Considerations for Managed Service Provider Customers. In particular, CISA recommends that “SMBs should catalog which assets are the most critical to operations and characterize the risk to those assets.

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