Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2023

The post The Virtual Digital Stranger: What ChatGPT Means for Network Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. Just as we exercise caution around human strangers until they have gained our trust, we should approach these new, AI-based virtual digital strangers the same way.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security , which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond. Also: AI large language (LLM) models can easily be poisoned, posing risks to organizations.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information. You can learn more about VMware and its Zero Trust security solutions here.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 22, 2023

Learn technical details about this cyberattack, as well as Check Point Research's tips on how to detect and protect against this security threat. The post Chinese state-sponsored attack uses custom router implant to target European governments appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 could take effect as early as May 2023 mandating detailed audits of the cybersecurity practices of any company that hopes to do business with the Department of Defense. Raising the bar.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The post Hackers Wanted—Ukraine Government Calls up its ‘Cybercommunity’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Ukranian Defense Ministry is calling up volunteers to join a “cyber force”—to defend against Russian attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2021

Related: DHS launches 60-day cybersecurity sprints. To make matters more difficult, implementing new security software and processes to address these issues is another big hurdle, often causing disruption—and not the good kind. Take identity management—arguably one of the most important defenses against cyber threats—for example.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2021

The post Estonian Hacker Steals 300,000 Government ID Photos appeared first on Security Boulevard. Estonia’s electronic ID system was hacked last week. A suspect is in custody.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Enterprises and government agencies conduct penetration testing (or pentesting) to simulate various attacks and discover how real cybercriminals can access their infrastructure. Cybersecurity analysts provide vital, unbiased. The post Why You Need a Cybersecurity Analyst on Your Pentesting Team appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Retail Cybersecurity A Shift in Retail IT Security What’s at Stake? The Role of FireMon in Retail Cybersecurity Why Choose FireMon? Retailers , in particular, are attractive targets due to large repositories of customer data and often inadequate security measures. in late March of this year with 63 new requirements.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As AI models become more sophisticated, the potential for misuse or unintended consequences grows, emphasizing the need for robust oversight and a proactive approach to governance. The post The AI Paradox: Balancing Generative AI Adoption With Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The White House’s National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled yesterday is an ambitious blueprint for improving U.S. cybersecurity and threat response, but some of the more ambitious items will take time to implement, and could face opposition from Congress. ” Those fundamental shifts are focused on two core priorities. .”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. Managed Security Services Providers have been steadily evolving for two decades; they now seem poised to help large enterprises and, especially, small to mid-sized businesses manage their cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. How to Choose a Security Certification. Thycotic chief security scientist Joseph Carson told eSecurity Planet that choosing a certification should ultimately be about deciding which skillset or professional direction you want to focus on.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2022

As soon as the government of the United States announced a ban on Russian security software provided by Kaspersky, all the system administrators working across the world searched for the most trusted cybersecurity software companies in the world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year, bringing transformative advancements and new challenges in tech and cybersecurity. This necessitates a shift in cybersecurity strategies.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

China-linked threat actors breached government organizations worldwide with attacks exploiting Barracuda ESG zero-day. Almost one out of three affected organizations were government agencies, a circumstance that suggests that the attacks were carried out as part of a cyber espionage campaign. reads the report published by Mandiant.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2024

More than half of cybersecurity leaders would replace their entire current stack of platforms if there were no budget constraints. The post Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Existing Cybersecurity Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. While it’s a progressive step for the network security of the U.S. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2022

organizations as well as State and local governments and municipalities. Governments and Municipalities at Risk of Foreign Nation Cyber Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Experts have warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses an unprecedented cyber risk for U.S. The post Local U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is challenging, and organizations must evolve defense measures in response to escalating threats. The post 5 Trends Shaping Cybersecurity Strategy: AI Threats, SASE, ZTNA & XDR appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2023

With cyber threats constantly dominating headlines, the draw of a career in cybersecurity has never been higher for young professionals. According to Glassdoor , the national average salary for a Cyber Security professional in the UK is around £43,711 per year.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 11, 2023

Too many people are unsure how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. Hiring managers who are worried about finding candidates because of the much-discussed cybersecurity skills gap should consider the underlying issue, which I'd like to call the cybersecurity careers gap. Explain what a cybersecurity career entails.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SMBs are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals because they have limited IT resources, staff and cybersecurity defenses. The post Why Cybersecurity Needs To Be an SMB Priority appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. The post A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 28, 2023

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Kim Hendry – The NSM Ouroboros: Embracing The Endless Cycle Of Network Security Monitoring appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Also read : Top Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tools for 2022.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Security teams are wasting time and resources normalizing data to store and analyze it in a separate platform instead of relying on the same data IT teams use to manage operations. The post Survey Surfaces Wasted Efforts Collecting Cybersecurity Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2024

The document was put together by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FBI, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and touches on. The post CISA, FBI, EPA Offer Cybersecurity Guide for Water System Operators appeared first on Security Boulevard. After some stops and starts, U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Government agencies and schools have also become top targets. Happy National Cybersecurity Month! Stories from the SOC.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But for IT Security professionals and organizations it’s something more; it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a government and industry partnership initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and provide information on how […].

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in a Hybrid-Work World appeared first on Security Boulevard. This shift toward remote work has opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. With 2020 being the worst year on record in terms of files exposed in data breaches , a thorough security approach is necessary to combat modern dangers. Regulatory technologies (Regtech). .

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