The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

The post Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Related Stories DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk Episode 235: Justine Bone of MedSec on Healthcare Insecurity Episode 234: Rep.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As organizations adopt generative AI to enhance productivity, cybersecurity practices must evolve to safeguard these powerful technologies. Effective AI governance has become imperative to balance the benefits and risks. Citizens care about privacy and will expect their representatives to enact laws and regulations to protect it.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. Still unclear is whether this will serve the cybersecurity community well, or distort strategies to protect data and networks. A maturing model. billion in premium.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. There’s plenty of food for thought and perspective for anyone in security leadership or privacy roles in their organisations.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 30, 2023

has introduced the Federal Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2023 (H.R. By mandating Vulnerability Disclosure Policies for federal contractors, we can ensure a proactive approach to cybersecurity, enabling contractors to identify and address software vulnerabilities promptly," Rep. Representative Nancy Mace (R-S.C.)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

In this challenging cybersecurity landscape, now is the time for companies to prioritize security audits. What are cybersecurity audits and how often should they be to remain safe in the threatening IT world? Downtime can occur due to poor IT management or something more serious like a cybersecurity incident.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

First, any organization that uses computers and the internet is a potential target of these attacks; there is no such thing as security by obscurity.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Last week, cybersecurity professionals gathered at the Hynes Convention Center for the 19th annual SecureWorld Boston conference. Smeaton gave a captivating talk that you might not necessarily expect to hear at a cybersecurity conference. Tuma's session was titled Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport! Thank you to all of our speakers!

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I’m speaking at the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law Conference in Plano, Texas, USA, September 22-23, 2021. I’m speaking at the fourth annual Managing Cyber Risk from the C-Suite conference—a virtual event conducted through Webex—on October 5, 2021. I’ll be speaking at an Informa event on November 29, 2021.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough. Before engaging in business with a third party, ensure that they meet your cybersecurity standards. While eliminating the risk completely is impossible, there are a few things organizations can do to improve their cybersecurity posture. Final thoughts.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In a significant step forward to safeguard the digital landscape, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have jointly released the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Unfortunately, 'cybersecurity' is not a technical problem that can just be fixed with a patch, security update, change of code, or even a tool or service—no matter how great the tool or service may be—but is an ongoing battle with an active adversary that is countering every move and continuously probing for new weaknesses to exploit.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

It will be interesting to watch how the SEC navigates this next stage and its broader impact on the approach by executives in managing cyber risk." While these Wells Notices are official investigations, they are a sign of a potential intent to investigate the CISO and CFO.

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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. Data backups.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. Employees can unwittingly bring in illegal data from their previous company, and insider threats must be reported in a certain way. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 18, 2024

Quantifying Third-Party Risk: Quantifying third-party risk involves a systematic assessment process to measure the potential impact of a third party’s actions on your business. This includes evaluating data security and privacy measures, cybersecurity practices, business continuity, and compliance monitoring.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll analyze some broader concepts in cyber security like cybersecurity risk mitigation and establishing a comprehensive vulnerability management program. After all, vulnerability scanning and mitigation is only one step in implementing a holistic risk mitigation strategy. Another reason to have a great system in place!

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2019

Countless Congressional hearings, 48 state data privacy laws and GDPR and mega breaches like the discovery of data on 500 million Facebook users just keep happening. » Related Stories Waiting for Federal Data Privacy Reform? . » » Related Stories Waiting for Federal Data Privacy Reform?

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

In some cases, Voice-over-IP numbers are not acceptable as cellphone numbers either – meaning that registrants must increase their cyber-risk by providing their actual cellphone numbers to a party that has offered no information about how that data will be protected. But don’t hold your breath for a fix.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The development of cybersecurity insurance has played an important role in determining how companies prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks and the resulting fallout. Cybersecurity officials within the Obama White House said the attack caused as much as $10 billion in global damages. ” Conflicting interests?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. Also read: The Top Cybersecurity Companies. was worth roughly $4.1

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Centraleyes

APRIL 10, 2024

Data privacy and confidentiality concerns arise due to processing vast quantities of data, including personal and confidential information. Organizations must navigate complex data protection laws and ensure compliance with regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 15, 2019

It has to do with our evolving and still immature system of rating (and therefore thinking about) cyber risk. How does a flaw potentially affecting the integrity of printer management application get a “critical” severity rating and one affecting the integrity and operation of anesthesia machines get a “moderate” severity rating?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

The most anticipated risks to security and privacy can be BYOD threats, severe DDoS attacks, protocol weaknesses as well as large-scale vulnerability exploitation, data privacy and security, public safety, and state-funded terrorism. Building a Safer Smart City. About the Author: Ali Qamar is a seasoned, versatile writer.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, digital trust involves several interconnected elements, including: • Security of Systems and Data • Privacy of Data • Transparency of Operation • Accountability when things go wrong • Reliability But why is digital trust suddenly important? What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2020 helped to highlight that and, I hope, promote a stronger global awareness of the benefits and risks of the digital world. For a number of years, security professionals have been sounding the alarm of cyber risks. And, yes, those risks can be complicated and sophisticated attacks on a system or a network.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by RSA: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. But what does that mean in an era when concerns about cybersecurity permeate every facet of our personal and professional lives? » Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: 15 Years Later Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Working? . »

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced new rules mandating the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents as well as ongoing risk management, strategy, and governance. “Currently, many public companies provide cybersecurity disclosure to investors,” Gensler said.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 8, 2023

Frost will hang up her uniform in early April after 25 years of service, to which she received an ovation of applause from the greater Charlotte cybersecurity professionals community in attendance. She presented new research that reveals where cybersecurity roles fit in among the economic uncertainty.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In this episode of the podcast (#235) Justine Bone, the CEO of Medsec, joins Paul to talk about cyber threats to healthcare organizations in the age of COVID. Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware. Read the whole entry. »

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

About Luke Tenery Luke Tenery brings over 20 years of experience helping leading organizations mitigate complex cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital risks. Luke has also advised on cyber issues at the intersection of risk and compliance, as well as those related to financial fraud and data integrity.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Explore the IT infrastructure analysis portion of our security checklist: Cybersecurity Training Cybersecurity training is a workforce initiative that helps all employees identify threats and potential attacks. Internal actors also play a substantial role in cybersecurity breaches.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 18, 2021

Tuma often finds himself in the middle of ransomware incident response as Co-Chair of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at law firm Spencer Fane. B ecause they're investing in cybersecurity, they're doing a pretty decent job, and there are all these reasons they think it can't happen to them.

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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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