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News alert: AppDirect poll reveals company leaders losing sleep over cyber risks, compliance

The Last Watchdog

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. San Francisco, Calif.,

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Highlights and Insights from SecureWorld Boston 2023

SecureWorld News

With a lineup of expert speakers, interactive workshops, and cutting-edge technology on display, it was a must-attend event for anyone interested in staying ahead of the latest threats and trends in the industry. It's about implementing that technology more efficiently and more effectively. technological competitiveness.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

An evolving threat landscape The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with private and state-backed hackers continually developing new infiltration tactics for their attacks. The dynamic nature of cyber risks, evidenced by the rising frequency and costs of attacks, further complicates this issue.

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NIST Framework Version 2.0 a Smart Evolution from 1.1

SecureWorld News

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Initial Public Draft of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) version 2.0? Shortly after it was originally published in 2014, I started using the CSF with our customers to help them find and mitigate their top five cyber risks. And version 2.0 The version 1.1

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Preparing for Critical Infrastructure Changes in Australia

Cisco Security

The government’s strategy can be broken down into three key areas (note: this is our grouping); reporting obligations, cyber risk management, and operational capabilities. Cyber risk is likely to fall under the ownership of board or executive leadership, as we have seen elsewhere around the world.

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Top Certifications in Cybersecurity and How they Can Advance Your Career

SecureWorld News

As organizations across industries grapple with escalating cyber risks, the demand for skilled information security professionals has skyrocketed. Certification programs often require you to stay knowledgeable on the latest trends, technologies, and practices in the field.

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How Your Company Can Prevent a Cyberattack

Adam Levin

A non-profit called the National Cyber Security Alliance offers a series of in-person, highly interactive and easy-to-understand workshops based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. For-profit choices are legion.

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