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WEF Report: Cyber Risks Pose Global Threats

Security Boulevard

The post WEF Report: Cyber Risks Pose Global Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. In some ways, it reads like an Exodusian litany of plagues and threats—COVID-19, climate change, migration, international crime, nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction. Fun bedtime reading for the insomniacs.

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7 Insights About Managing Cyber Risk You Can’t Afford To Miss

Jane Frankland

IBM found that the average time to identify a breach in 2019 was 206 days. Human error causes many data breaches. There are many different ways of approaching risk in cybersecurity, for example a system approach and a component approach, and the UK NCSC has an excellent resource guide to up level all. But know this.

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

CyberSecurity Insiders

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. A comprehensive approach encompasses aligning with business objectives, identifying key cyber risks, and setting priorities for investment.

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Strong medical device security awareness stifled by inventory, knowledge gaps

SC Magazine

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. in the last year and the continued rise in cyber events. In health care, ransomware and data breaches frequently receive the most media attention. Combatting health care’s greatest threats.

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Orgs Brace for Breaches as IT Pros Battle Fatigue

Security Boulevard

The risk of cyberattacks has increased in the last year and 80% of global organizations report they are likely to experience a data breach that impacts customer data in the next 12 months, according to findings from Trend Micro’s biannual Cyber Risk Index (CRI) report.

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IDENTITY MANAGEMENT DAY 2023: Advice from Cyber Pros

CyberSecurity Insiders

“In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees. This lessens the possibility of data breaches and helps prevent unwanted access.

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Poll Data: What CEOs Need to Know About Cybersecurity Going into 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

In addition to being a differentiator, cybersecurity must be at the core of digital transformation strategies because investments in advanced technologies are obsolete if they’re vulnerable to attacks or leaking data. Respondents warned that CEOs cannot overlook the importance of awareness training. Be ready for ransomware.