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GUEST ESSAY: Why internal IT teams are ill-equipped to adequately address cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. However, from the sheer amount of regulations coming down the pipeline to the tools necessary to counter threat actors, internal IT is not the right resource for this monumental task.

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RiskLens Fast Facts on Cyber Risk in the Telecommunications Industry

Security Boulevard

The plaintiffs could be paid up to $25,000 for out-of-pocket losses and $25 an hour for their time dealing with those losses, and receive two years of identity theft protection services. The post RiskLens Fast Facts on Cyber Risk in the Telecommunications Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Understanding Cyber Risk and the C-Suite

CyberSecurity Insiders

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

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The ultimate guide to Cyber risk management

CyberSecurity Insiders

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Cyber risk management. Risk control.

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

There’s no denying that cybersecurity is now an integral part of every business that wants to avoid being a victim of identity theft, data breaches, and other cyber risks. The digital age has created several opportunities for us, and at the same time, we’ve been exposed to a whole new level of cyberthreats.

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Half of US Consumer’s Personal Data was stolen in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

This was revealed in a 2022 Consumer Impact report released by Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) on Tuesday this week. And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam. It might sound weird!

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Microsoft disables macros to curtail Malware Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

“This will eradicate malicious payloads from being downloaded through office files that will also help in mitigating risks such as compromised identity theft, data loss, malware propagation and remote access,” said Kellie Eickmeyer, the Principal Product Manager, Microsoft.