eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Integrated risk management (IRM) is a discipline designed to embed risk considerations for the use of technology throughout an organization. In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2022

Experts have warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses an unprecedented cyber risk for U.S. 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. The post Local U.S.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? said daily. said daily. Table of Contents.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security Forensics Investigation. Ray has wasted little time in assembling a top-notch team, which includes an unnamed cybersecurity forensics firm. He has “worked around the clock” to secure assets, identify crypto on the blockchain , find records, and work with regulators and government authorities. The Vulnerabilities.

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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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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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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The dynamic security landscape presents significant challenges for organizations, especially in multi-cloud environments. The key to combating these growing threats is network security automation. Myth 7: Security Orchestration and Security Automation Are Twins (Not Quite.)

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

agencies and a spate of state government organizations and educational institutions. The post MOVEit Attack Strikes US and State Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard. A global attack campaign fueled by a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, a popular file transfer application, has now struck the U.S.

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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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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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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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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Employees are often heralded as a company's most valuable asset, but these insiders can also be an organization's biggest risk. The post 3 Ways Insider Threats Put Your Company at Risk in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

After a year spent managing increased business risks—including security, IT resiliency and cybersecurity concerns—business leaders need to adjust their mindset when it pertains to risk management and avoid the more traditional approach to crisis management and business continuity planning.

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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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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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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. Fintech relies on cybersafety more than any other digital platform.

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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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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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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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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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BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

Job Title: (Technical) Cybersecurity Consultant. BH Consulting is an ever-expanding cybersecurity and data protection consulting service – with offices in Dublin, London and New York. M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.). A strong familiarity with web application security vulnerabilities and controls.

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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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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

JUNE 14, 2023

Many companies are concerned by the uptick in insider risk that’s come with the work-from-home boom. Managers see their employees less often, people work off-network and on personal devices and they keep. The post Focusing On Productivity Helps Reduce Insider Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools.

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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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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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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

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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Oftentimes, how organizations measure risk determines how they will prioritize investments. For IT professionals, building a set of metrics for security needs is often accompanied by feelings of anxiety, because if measurements look at the wrong data or indicators, they may lead to a false sense of security.

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

There’s no doubt that cybersecurity is on the rise. With so much cybersecurity overage, it can be difficult to sort through the noise and identify the most important stories. Dark Reading is InformationWeek’s online cybersecurity publication, focusing on enterprise security. Government Technology. SecurityWeek.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Cybersecurity concerns relating to the protection of data are having a significant impact on the modernization (or lack thereof) of critical and public utility infrastructure, with many utility companies failing to adopt new tools and technology available to them.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 4, 2022

How Cybersecurity Insurance Can Work To Help An Organization. For many years, organizations had limited options for addressing data protection risks. A company could never eliminate risk, but they could try to reduce or mitigate it. The function of cybersecurity insurance. What does cybersecurity insurance cover?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Cybersecurity programs have evolved from the early days of compliance with regulations. Regulations are important and provide the necessary motivation for many organizations to implement security controls that may not otherwise be present, but is this enough? Is it really security? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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