The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

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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CSO Risk Energy and Utilities Social Engineering 59

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. For a preview, read on.

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Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

Herjavec Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With an increase in online activity comes an increase in the risk of cyber threats. While individuals tend to be the initial victim of online shopping attacks, users are increasingly doing online shopping on corporate devices or networks, leaving enterprises extremely vulnerable. And the rate is only increasing !

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Cybercrime InfoSec Encryption Risk 52

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From Solar Winds to Colonial Pipeline, we’ve seen that the consequences of a ransomware attack don’t just affect the victimized organization – they can have trickle-down effects that impact whole communities, industries and even nations. Mitigate Vulnerability Risk. Ensure your software is always patched and up to date.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

trading cyber threats – and one disputed NBC News report that outlined possible options presented to U.S. A SANS webcast today outlined some of the cyber attacks seen in the conflict so far. “If my boutique infosec consultancy has these resources…what does a state sponsored one have?”

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B2B Cyber Attacks Firewall Cyber threats 125

Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As we navigate this dynamic landscape, AI emerges as both the guardian of digital fortresses and the stealthy architect of cyber threats. The enigmatic spectrum of AI-based cyber attacks is growing rapidly. Movie Fantasy Meets Reality: Researchers at HYAS Infosec, Inc. How are the bad guys using AI?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As we navigate this dynamic landscape, AI emerges as both the guardian of digital fortresses and the stealthy architect of cyber threats. The enigmatic spectrum of AI-based cyber attacks is growing rapidly. Movie Fantasy Meets Reality: Researchers at HYAS Infosec, Inc. How are the bad guys using AI?”

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Malware Phishing 52

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

She is an impressive force within the infosec world. Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you.

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Penetration Testing InfoSec Cyber Attacks Education 52

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

She is an impressive force within the infosec world. Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you.

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Penetration Testing InfoSec Cyber Attacks Education 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Significant investment is required to stay one step ahead of cyber-attackers, and ongoing, company-wide cybersecurity training is required for employees in our ‘work from home’ world. All too often, cyber is taking a backseat behind regulatory and reputational risks. Cybersecurity needs to begin in the C-suite.

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Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cyber attacks against critical infrastructure are too easy – we’re still vulnerable and unprotected. If this isn’t more widely spoken about or prioritized, there will be another attack on critical operational technology systems within the country, targeting an industry such as oil, energy, hospitals, or airports.”

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

While the world transitions out of the pandemic, cyber adversaries have continued to take advantage of the chaos – cyber attacks have skyrocketed and are only becoming more frequent, destructive, and sophisticated. Ransomware – the hacker’s current cyber weapon of choice.

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