SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 4, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are often applied in cybersecurity, but their applications may not always work as intended. The paper explores those areas as well as malicious uses of ML and DL, specifically in social engineering and phishing.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to cybersecurity.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this episode of The Security Ledger Podcast (#255) host Paul Roberts interviews Niels Provos of Lacework about his mission to use EDM to teach people about cybersecurity. And yet, the awareness of cyber security risks – from phishing and social engineering attacks to software supply chain compromises – remains low.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. So let’s take a look at the big challenges, priorities, and trends we saw in cybersecurity over the past year.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many people assume that as professional social engineers (SE) we use EVERY method possible to achieve our objective. Are ethics and social engineering compatible? Using pretexts that don’t take an emotional toll on the person enables us to provide a teachable moment that’s focused on the education we’re providing.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Each year, a select pool of experts from the cybersecurity community sets hours aside to review hundreds of entries received for the SC Trust and Excellence Awards. Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As data breaches at corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies continue to grow, so does the need. In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in high-profile data breaches. The post Shortage of Information Security Professionals appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Researchers often provides the cybersecurity community with a helpful snapshot on a particular issue. That could restructure education, with the focus shifting from memorization of facts to training children to use data retrieved from the internet. AI could impact more than just social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. Binni Shah | @binitamshah.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. When I look at my resume, like it's pretty strong, you know, both in terms of my education. For many, though, that isn’t true.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. When I look at my resume, like it's pretty strong, you know, both in terms of my education. For many, though, that isn’t true.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

She is an impressive force within the infosec world. You have all this data, you have the logs coming out from network vulnerability scanners, you might have recordings made of social engineering attempts and that sort of thing. I mean if you can’t handle the details, then what do you think working in infosec is all about?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

She is an impressive force within the infosec world. You have all this data, you have the logs coming out from network vulnerability scanners, you might have recordings made of social engineering attempts and that sort of thing. I mean if you can’t handle the details, then what do you think working in infosec is all about?

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act intends to bolster the federal cyber workforce through apprenticeship and training programs. Several experts noted the major demand for cybersecurity specialists across the public and private sectors. Falling Waters, W. is the site of the VA’s National IT Training Academy.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – Russ Hanneman’s ‘Message About The Red Team Village CTF’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

Halfway through 2021 and it’s been a year unlike any other in cybersecurity ! I know what you’re thinking – it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the current cybersecurity landscape. I’ve always believed that the best way to build a strong cybersecurity program is to utilize all the data.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Day 3’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘A Discussion About The Red Team Village CyberWraith’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Recap and Upcoming Events’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – Lange’s ‘Custom Mechanical Keyboard Build’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Day 1’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – Bruce Schneier’s ‘AI And Red Team Village Panel’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 Red Team Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. The post DEF CON 29 Red Team Village – ‘CTF Day 2’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 13, 2021

Cybersecurity threats soared to all new highs last year and continue to increase as many professionals move to remote work and Americans increase their online presence in an attempt to social distance. COVID-19 brought on many unexpected consequences, including what some are calling the cyber pandemic. A new threat.

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