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News alert: Living Security report reveals that just 10% of employees drive 73% of cyber risk

The Last Watchdog

Austin, TX, July 21, 2025, CyberNewswire — Living Security, the global leader in Human Risk Management (HRM), today released the 2025 State of Human Cyber Risk Report , an independent study conducted by leading research firm Cyentia Institute. The views and claims expressed belong to the issuing organization.

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Cybersecurity Governance: The Road Ahead in an Era of Constant Evolution

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity governance has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. From its early days, where security was an afterthought to business operations, to the present, where it has become a board-level discussion, governance has had to adapt to an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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News alert: SpyCloud study shows Darknet identity exploitation arising to become a primary cyber risk

The Last Watchdog

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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Defining Cyber Risk Assessment and a Compliance Gap Analysis and How They Can be Used Together

Security Boulevard

A cyber risk assessment is a tool that helps organizations identify and prioritize risks associated with threats that are relevant to their unique environment. The post Defining Cyber Risk Assessment and a Compliance Gap Analysis and How They Can be Used Together appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations

The Last Watchdog

Unisys, for instance, was found to have framed cyber risks hypothetically even though its systems had already been breached, exfiltrating gigabytes of data. Set clear standards on what is required by the private sector, and what the government will do to assist with cybersecurity. Stephen Gates , Security SME, Horizon3.ai

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Compliance pressures intensify as new cybersecurity standards take hold

The Last Watchdog

state privacy laws, the EUs governance of ethical AI deployment, and updated regulations in India and Japan. The SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule highlights transparency in governance. Seara Jose Seara , CEO, DeNexus Recent regulatory updates highlight a shift toward robust cyber risk governance, requiring organizations to adapt.

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Why I Refused to Say “People Are the Weakest Link in Cyber”

Jane Frankland

And today, with an increasing volume of digital challenges – from malicious to mistakes and malfunction, it’s vital we move beyond this narrative and focus on governance and empowerment instead. But a governance issue that sits squarely with those who lead. a failure of governance. The good news? Change is happening.