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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. IT teams need greater trust to act decisively, such as disconnecting systems during threats. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard.

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The March Madness Cyber Threat

Adam Levin

Educating employees and colleagues about the risks of phishing emails, cloned websites, and other common vectors for cyberattacks, especially during annual events like March Madness or the Superbowl can help prevent a data incident. The post The March Madness Cyber Threat appeared first on Adam Levin.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse. So, how do organizations prepare against such threats?

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Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season

Security Boulevard

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Understanding these threats is crucial for effective defense.

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GUEST ESSAY: Rising cyber risks make business intelligence gathering more vital than ever

The Last Watchdog

The top reason, chosen from a proved list of ten, was ‘increased cyber security risks’, followed by the related concern, ‘new and/or increased data privacy regulations’. Cyber security keeps the C-suite up at night and perhaps that’s no surprise. Cyber in a silo? Context of risk.

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

The Last Watchdog

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. This comes after the second highest year of enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).

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Cyber Threats Linked to Iran-Israel Conflict

Digital Shadows

Explore how rising Iran-Israel tensions might escalate cyber threats, involving APT groups like APT34 & Predatory Sparrow, and how at-risk firms can defend.