The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Today’s columnist, Sean McDermott of RedMonocle, says that companies should use the NIST 800-53 security and privacy controls to help find cyber risk blind spots. The rapid, overnight shift exposed new cyber risk blind spots and gaps unknown to security leaders or executive teams. Credit: NIST.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The post How do cyber risk ratings need to evolve? appeared first on SC Media.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

Publicly traded companies must start disclosing more “actionable” information to shareholders and regulators around their cyber risks and vulnerabilities. The post Public companies may not grasp responsibility to investors in sharing info on cyber risk appeared first on SC Media.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

Often, I see a tendency to deal with risk management as a compliance issue that can be solved by creating lots of rules and ensuring employees follow them. Typically, this way is supported by the media, regulators, investors, training companies and certifying bodies. Please share with me your insights for managing cyber risk.

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Security leaders from a media corporation, a commercial real estate company, and an automotive technology company share how they address cyber-risk.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Oz Alashe MBE, CEO of CybSafe, said: “At CybSafe, we are on a mission to provide organizations with the knowledge, skills and data to make informed decisions about their human cyber risk. Media contact: cybsafe@resonancecrowd.com +44 208 819 3170 We are developing intelligent software to help them.”

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

Converge’s proprietary technology platform allows it to ingest and collate data from applications, external system scans, underwriting and claims workspaces, insured/broker portals, analytics workspaces, and other specialized data sources to underwrite cyber risks more swiftly and effectively. Learn more at convergeins.com.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tyler is a nationally recognized cyber security, intelligence, national security expert, and former Director of Cyber Risk Management for AT&T. Kindly share on social media to raise awareness for the empowerment and accomplishments of women in technology. Together, Debby and Tyler shared valuable insights and advice.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Media, telecom, and technology firms are far more likely to experience a data breach in the near future than organizations in sectors including energy, construction, and transportation.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

This means that stealing someone’s phone number often can let cybercriminals hijack the target’s entire digital life in short order — including access to any financial, email and social media accounts tied to that phone number. A major portion of Kroll’s business comes from helping organizations manage cyber risk.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with partners to assess and strengthen cyber protections. This year, the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With more than 20 years of experience in cyber, NetDiligence ® specializes in cyber risk readiness and response services. Media contact: Phil Pantano, Pantano & Associates, 716.601.4128 or phil@pantanoPR.com www.hselaw.com.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

A cyber attack launched and identified on March 26th of this year has triggered the incident response teams of Western Digital (WD) to take appropriate steps to mitigate the cyber risks of the incident. However, it assured to the media that it will reveal more of the cyber incident details after the probe gets done.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is considering new measures to enhance the security of digital supply chains and third-party IT services. Learn the 7 keys to better risk assessment. | Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. . |

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

New York Metropolitan Transport Authority, well known shortly as MTA was reportedly hit by a cyber attack in April this year and sources report that the incident was limited only to some systems and no employee or customer info was compromised. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2021

To deteriorate the cyber risk, Pearson filed an annual review report in July 2019 saying there was a significant possibility of student Dobs and email addresses stolen in the cyber attack, when it actually knew that the records were indeed stolen. web-based software that helps in keeping a track of student academic performance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

And as per the research, most of those attacks or threats were targeted by cyber crooks launching email attacks with an intent to spread malware or eavesdropping. Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of UK conducted the survey and came to the above stated conclusion that shows how relaxed are businesses for cyber security.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

Some companies volunteered that info in the “risk factors” section of their investor reports but even among them the format and consistency of reporting was uninformative at best and oftentimes confusing or obscured. Companies that used hacked software MOVEit included pension funds, universities, government agencies, airlines, and news media.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+. Thousands local elections remain at high risk.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Brett Callow, threat analyst at Emsisoft, told SC Media he suspects the second scenario is more likely what the attackers have in mind when they posted the offer online. The post Ransomware gang offers traders inside scoop on attack victims so they can short sell their stocks appeared first on SC Media.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

And telecom company Verizon Wireless was forced to issue a public statement that some threat actors might have taken control of its servers to send spam to its users and diverting them to Russian state media network Channel One. Initially, it seemed like threat actors were seen controlling the telecom servers to send spam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses in every industry face complex cyber risk, particularly the millions of small and midsize companies comprising much of Acrisure’s client base. Additional pressures, including prolonged remote working, necessitate a complete easy to deploy solution that addresses the full spectrum of cyber risk. “As

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SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

At a basic level, insurers may simply need to start requiring policyholders to assist in providing or verifying technographics and security posture to bring about more accurate cyber risk assessment. Adaptation within the cyber risk landscape requires committing higher quality and quantity data to the actuarial record as possible.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

In just a few years, cyber has transformed from the nerd in the corner into the Kim Kardashian of risk. businesses can be built on, and destroyed by, cyber risk. For instance, the IBM X-Force Command Cyber Tactical Operation Center offers a training platform that can run full-scale simulations of cyber incidents.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability. This isn’t just the media catastrophising.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

Some companies volunteered that info in the “risk factors” section of their investor reports but even among them the format and consistency of reporting was uninformative at best and oftentimes confusing or obscured. Companies that used hacked software MOVEit included pension funds, universities, government agencies, airlines, and news media.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

However, the increased exposure to cyber risks is not limited just to the remote-working population. It’s been rough having to adapt to new online habits so suddenly, but help is here. When remote work and online classes became a thing, the world started focusing on cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

While the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. The Group’s insurance coverage for cyber risks totals €30 million.” At the end of October, French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

According to a media statement from the City: "Wednesday morning, the City's security monitoring tools notified our Security Operations Center (SOC) that a likely ransomware attack had been launched within our environment. He will also present at the May 18 event on "Cybersecurity Really Is a Team Sport." Register here.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Research from Cybersecurity Ventures, which first appeared in the media early last year, predicts that women will represent more than 20 percent of the global cybersecurity workforce by the end of 2019. Either way, the 20 percent figure is still way too low, and our industry needs to continue pushing for more women in cyber.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. “By Media companies (publishers, TV networks, etc.) Ransomware claims and costs.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

” Malcolm Harkins, chief security and trust officer for Cymatic, said that for the government’s part, the move implies a growing understanding that cyber risks should be addressed with the same urgency of other threats to national security and critical infrastructure. “I applaud the approach.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As technology in schools continues to advance, so do the challenges that come with it — especially the cyber risks, which only intensify in the education sector,” Hafeez said. “In The post So far, ransomware attacks way down at schools, hospitals in 2021 appeared first on SC Media.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

The JCDC has seen the benefits of collaboration for exigent risks (such as the heightened awareness and protection related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Log4Shell vulnerability) but sees a remaining gap when it comes to imminent risk. To address this gap, the JCDC is planning proactive measures for future cyber risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

He currently has close to 100,000 followers on social media platforms and is a subject matter expert on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and future trends. Brooks has been named a Top 5 Cybersecurity Executive to Watch and a Top Tech Person to Follow by LinkedIn. Here are some key thoughts from our fireside chat.

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