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The March Madness Cyber Threat

Adam Levin

Phishing emails are the most common vector for attacks on corporate networks, especially in ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns; anything that involves large groups of employees to continuously send updated file attachments or links to a reply-all list or an individual, creates cybersecurity issues.

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GUEST ESSAY: New SEC rules aim to help C-levels, board members quantify cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to crack down on insufficient cyber risk reporting. Related : Making third-party risk audits actionable. Worryingly, threats are beginning to outpace organizations’ ability to effectively prevent and respond to them. Fostering understanding.

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Cybersecurity awareness: Train your employees and reduce cyber threats

IT Security Guru

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene. After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Armed Forces are an exemplary example.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse.

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Understanding Cyber Risk and the C-Suite

CyberSecurity Insiders

by J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin The threat landscape for businesses has evolved significantly in recent years, with cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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Informing Cyber Risk Management Strategy at the Board Level

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a business risk that can impact an organization's reputation, financial health, and legal compliance. Cybersecurity risks are business risks, and CISOs must communicate the potential impact of cyber threats on the business for continuity and resilience.

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Cyber Threats: The Financial System’s Top Risk

CyberSecurity Insiders

With cyber attacks against financial and banking institutions now a daily occurrence, cyber threats have become the biggest risk to the global financial system, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. But the world changes, the world evolves, and the risks change as well.