Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. Dtex’s Workforce Cyber Intelligence Platform enables organizations better understand their workforce, protect their data and make human-centric operational investments.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. The risks are real, and the … (more…). Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

Twitter also seems to be saying the incident makes the case for security awareness in all areas of an organization: " This attack relied on a significant and concerted attempt to mislead certain employees and exploit human vulnerabilities to gain access to our internal systems. The Twitter attack illustrates that risk.".

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Ensure backups are stored securely and can be quickly restored in the event of a data loss incident such as a cyber attack or hardware failure. Secure Development Practices Adopt secure coding practices to minimise vulnerabilities in the code. Creating a security-aware culture within the organization is crucial.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Security Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and cybercriminals are using this to their advantage. This is the case, especially when working from home.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. The security awareness training will be offered in a virtual mode designed to defend organizations holding an employee count of over 1000 employees. Cannot secure endpoints.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to remember, however, as we slowly transition back into some semblance of normality, that there will be new challenges to face in all facets of life, and the Cyber Security sector is no exception. CTO, Cyber Tec Security.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. If anything, security should be more reinforced now than ever before to ensure all aspects of a business are secure. But this isn’t the case.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

As long as cyber attacks continue, financial institutions will remain a prime target, for obvious reasons. Yet, they are much less well equipped to detect and repel cyber attackers, who are relentlessly seeking out and exploiting the fresh attack vectors spinning out of expansion of mobile banking.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

It provides a framework for managing cybersecurity risk and is widely used by organizations in the U.S. Organizations put controls, tools, and processes in place to ensure safe operations and mitigate various risks. This helps to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber-attack.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

As businesses increasingly rely on technology to store and manage sensitive information, the risks associated with cyber attacks continue to rise.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. So far in September, IHG , Uber , and Rockstar Games have all been victims of major independent cyber attacks. Category News, Social Engineering. The common theme? Click the logo below to get started.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These attacks received global attention and spotlighted the need for even more attention on cybersecurity best practices. Phishing remains one the most common attack methods among cyber attackers, and the industry agrees that there can never be enough cybersecurity awareness training.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

Some studies suggest that between 2020 and 2021 there was a 50% increase in overall attacks on corporate networks, and a 40% increase in cyber attacks globally. It is therefore typically a part of the remit of the IT to assess them to ensure that there is nothing that could put the company at risk. . Final thoughts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

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. An extremely important part of overall cybersecurity planning is performing a cybersecurity risk assessment. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? Why is it important?

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

European Cybersecurity Month is upon us, and that can be a good hook for awareness-raising campaigns. Several experts believe we need to take a fresh look at the language we use in security. Otherwise, we risk failing to help messages reach, and resonate with, their intended audiences. Ask: who is it for? What is it for?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cyber attacks continue to be a significant risk, with ongoing changes in entities’ working environments due to COVID-19.” The auditors found the lack of internal controls in three of the six water authorities audited. “We continue to identify several control deficiencies relating to information systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks. These findings imply that security teams should prepare for them in 2023. The most challenging insider risks to identify are moles, which are potentially the most damaging.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

However, emerging technology will also provide a new target for cyber bad actors. Connected cars at risk of cyber attack. Researchers studied 29 real-world scenarios based on the DREAD threat model for qualitative risk analysis. Over 17% of all attack vectors examined were high risk.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time. This will allow security professionals to focus on more important tasks, helping to improve the overall efficiency of cybersecurity operations.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

This process thoroughly assesses existing security protocols, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements strategic measures to mitigate risks. Data Normalisation for Enhanced Security Insights Data normalisation is considered the development of clean data.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

The misconfiguration put users’ personal data and developer’s internal resources, such as access to update mechanisms and storage at risk.”. He said moving at this speed, even with sound change management and security best practices in place means every organization runs the risk of introducing misconfigurations into their cloud applications.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The ICRC notes that its most pressing concern is the risks that come with a breach like this, mainly confidential information being shared publicly. According to Robert Mardini, the ICRC's Director-General: "An attack on the data of people who are missing makes the anguish and suffering for families even more difficult to endure.

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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. Doing so puts the complete environment at risk of cyber-attack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. Here’s a guide to five such services.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2021

As Cybercrime against the Financial Sector Jumps by 238%, What Can Banks Do to Address the Risk? The rise of cybercrime in 2020 was widely reported, but did you realize how much of the threat was targeted at the financial sector? 80% of financial institutions have reported a rise in cyberattacks over the past 12 […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Arctic Wolf is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies globally on a mission to end cyber risk. About Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf® is the global leader in security operations, delivering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. © 2021 Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.,

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IT Security Central

JUNE 15, 2021

Businesses need to act now to survey their supply chain, developing the capacity to anticipate and respond to supply chain risks, minimizing the impact and optimizing opportunity. In March, the world witnessed a curious scene.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this time when cyber criminals are getting more sophisticated, it’s important that employees see their companies taking good care of them by setting clear expectations on how to manage risk and empowering them with best practices at every level of management. Implement Security Awareness Training. To Conclude.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 5, 2021

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