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Cybersecurity Risk Quantification: A New Way to Understand Risks

Security Boulevard

Digital fraud and cybersecurity risks are always with us, and they’re constantly changing as businesses open new channels and adopt new technologies that criminals work to exploit. Data breaches are an especially thorny problem, with millions of customer records breached every year, and even password managers becoming vulnerable targets.

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Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems

Schneier on Security

However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities.

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

CyberSecurity Insiders

Poor Password hygiene, using the same password for different accounts and not following the tactic of using a minimum 12-18 character password, is found to be doing a lot of damage to online users as it is leading them towards many data scams.

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NEW TECH: Devolutions’ ‘PAM’ solution helps SMBs deal with rising authentication risks

The Last Watchdog

It delivers simple but effective IT software solutions that give SMBs the tools they need for effective universal password and access management, including PAM, password management and remote connection management. Devolutions was established a decade ago and fills a gap in the market. I hope there’s more to come.

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Cyber certification program for SMBs emphasizes leadership, reducing risk

SC Magazine

Last week, the Cyber Readiness Institute introduced what it’s calling the “first comprehensive professional credential program designed to train cyber leaders in small businesses to help secure supply chains and reduce risk of a cyberattack.” But in this case, “the emphasis on cyber leadership in this program is a useful one.

Risk 79
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Kaiser Permanente Discloses Data Breach Impacting 13.4 Million People

SecureWorld News

[RELATED: Dissension Emerges as Healthcare Grapples with Cybersecurity Regulations ] "Your personal information is everywhere online these days, and safeguarding yourself against cyber risks must be a priority, as proven by the recent data breach Kaiser Permanente suffered.

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3 of the Worst Data Breaches in the World That Could Have Been Prevented

Security Affairs

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. Strong password policy for employees. Third-party risk management.