The Security Ledger

MAY 2, 2024

Host Paul Roberts speaks with Jim Broome, the CTO and President of MSSP DirectDefense about the evolution of cybersecurity threats and how technologies like AI are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and the work of defenders and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). Read the whole entry. » Data Feudalism?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. Remote working risks. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. SMBs today face a daunting balancing act.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. So let’s take a look at the big challenges, priorities, and trends we saw in cybersecurity over the past year.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

The cybersecurity needs of small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) differ from those of large enterprises, but few solutions cater to them. A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 million — damages that would crush most SMBs. That’s our goal.”

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Vipre

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even prior to the pandemic, a 2019 survey revealed that only 14 percent of SMBs rated their ability to prevent and properly address cyber risks and vulnerabilities as useful. . There are a number of reasons that SMBs find themselves at risk for security breaches. Decide how you want to manage cybersecurity.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

By Tony Goulding, Cybersecurity Evangelist at Centrify. The 2020 Global State of Industrial Cybersecurity report found that 74% of IT security professionals are more concerned about a cyberattack on critical infrastructure than an enterprise data breach. Vaulting Shared Passwords. Some hackers simply aim to cause disruption.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

As a savvy tech leader, you are likely hyperfocused on performing security risk audits to keep your networks strong and protected. Automated security risk assessments can be a good way to take your cybersecurity defenses to the next level and make your organization more efficient at the same time. Password protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Tens of thousands of applications that are critical to the operations of data centers around the globe are exposed to the internet, with many secured with default factory passwords, posing a significant cyber risk to enterprises worldwide. Default passwords protected these data centers. This is laziness at its worst.”.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. using the LockBit 2.0

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

CIOs must come to grips with the fact that we're all human and that shortcuts don't have a place when developing strong cybersecurity habits. As an example, the ForgeRock Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform continuously assesses risk as part of its access management capability to provide a zero trust environment.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With each passing year, cybersecurity threats grow more prevalent, advanced, and ominous for your business. IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. The key enterprise cyber security risk management process Maintain increased cybersecurity awareness of major types of threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

A Steady Drumbeat of Cybersecurity Threats. While often operating on a shoestring budget and with aging infrastructures, local governments tend to rely on their IT team to ensure security rather than a dedicated cybersecurity expert. The prevalence of portable devices again exacerbates cyber risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. A vulnerability scan examines both internal and external IT systems to find weaknesses that hackers may take advantage of.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

This role involves managing every aspect of users’ (but not admins’) accounts, like changing a user name, password, or security settings, deleting accounts, etc. With 2-step verification, you can protect an account using both password and a mobile phone. A password is required to log in. User Management Admin.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The government passed TRIA to provide support for insurers in the event of another terrorist attack, so that they would be willing to offer terrorism coverage again at reasonable rates. There is a growing (and unsurprising) consensus among insurers in favor of the creation and implementation of a federal cyber insurance backstop.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? What Is a Cyber Attack?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this paper, we highlighted three main things that enable attackers to conduct said attacks: the ever-expanding digital footprint, human and technological limitations when it comes to secure authentication, and (once again) weak and exposed passwords. Be careful with what information is shared online or on social media.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. million users.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure.

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BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. The 51-page report goes into detail on the threat landscape, risks to key sectors and supply chain risks. Cyber Ireland, the industry body, forecasts that cybersecurity jobs will increase to 17,000 by 2030.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2018

Cyber attacks should be of great concern for businesses of any size in this day and age. As cyber security threat detection is essential for digital health of any organization, you need to identify the risk sources: external or internal. TRY IT FREE The post Biggest Cybersecurity Threats: from Within or Outside?

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

You need to know if your company’s security controls and defenses can withstand a real cyber attack. With this approach, testers act as external hackers to simulate a cyber attack on your network and see what damage could be done. Why wait to see if you can survive an actual cyber attack? Thrill seekers!

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2020

Related: Poll shows seniors execs get cybersecurity A hazard is anything that can interfere with a company meeting its objectives; it could be something physical, such as a fire, a theft or a natural disaster; or it could be an abstract risk, such as a lawsuit or a regulatory fine. I had the chance to drill down on this with Clinton.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 12, 2019

While First American is a Fortune 500 company, it has never demonstrated any interest in being a cybersecurity-forward company. That said, even companies that take cyber security seriously often get it wrong. “To be clear, these passwords remained in our secure encrypted infrastructure,” the company announced in a blog.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

It’s difficult to convey the scope and scale of cyber attacks that take place on a daily basis, much less connect the dots between them. Related: The Golden Age of cyber spying A new book by Dr. Chase Cunningham — Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies — accomplishes this in a compelling, accessible way.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Achieving funding is no simple task, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs have a difficult path competing in a complex and competitive landscape. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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