SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Armis researchers surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in May, which showed most users don’t pay attention to major cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology entities, such as the attack against Colonial Pipeline in early May. in the last year and the continued rise in cyber events.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2023

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. According to one report, 82% of data breaches involved the human element, from social attacks to misuse of technologies.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Hackers can hurt your business or organization in many ways.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

He covers how these technologies can play a vital role in safeguarding organisational data – such as 23andMe’s important genetic data – and shares insights about the key steps organisations can take to be more secure. On-premises and hybrid cloud solutions provide powerful and effective options here too.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2022

For the enterprise, data is like the air we breathe. At the same time, data seems to be indefensible, with data breaches and intellectual property loss a near certainty. New technologies arrive regularly to offer hope that, ultimately, data in use can, in fact, be protected. Confidential.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

This is because most organizational approaches to cybersecurity are still overly centered around beefing up technological controls instead of focusing on the weakest link—human beings. Evidence suggests that cybercriminals can infiltrate 93% of all networks, even though organizations plow billions of dollars on cybersecurity each year.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

With most employees continuing to work remotely some or all of the time, and with many operating in stressful and distracting environments, human-activated data breaches have skyrocketed. There’s really no arguing anymore: People have become the company’s security perimeter. But it doesn’t have to be the case. People get hacked.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2021 alone we’ve seen data breaches impact many Fortune 500 companies. Chief executive officers and chief technology officers know this is a potentially existential threat both for their companies and for them professionally. As a result, executives are looking to.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

One respondent in a cybersecurity management role said, “security needs to be baked into the core of the business. Another respondent said, “CEOs need to know that security is not an IT issue or a technology issue, but a business issue affecting all aspects of the company.”. Not just something to think about as an afterthought.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Doron Pinhas, Chief Technology Officer, Continuity. 2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. Notable data breaches took place at Microsoft, News Corp., Slow Gains on Storage and Backup Security. The attack pace not only continued, it accelerated.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Hospitals will be required to implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs, including vulnerability assessments, access controls, and security awareness training for their employees. The incident highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks to healthcare organizations, which are increasingly reliant on technology to deliver care.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. 12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices A data loss prevention policy lays the groundwork, but the effectiveness of data security hinges on adopting globally accepted best practices.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

From direct assaults on passwords via brute force attacks and password spraying to email phishing, ransomware and social engineering campaigns that act as precursors to credential stuffing attacks, adversaries are well aware that the path of least resistance almost always involves the compromising of a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Regulatory and compliance considerations, including potential fines and penalties for non-compliance or data breaches. This approach will help them understand complex security concepts and make informed decisions without being overwhelmed by technical jargon.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. But that technology can at best limit damage if the human element doesn’t improve.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

However, these innovative tools and solutions cannot be implemented without educating users and embedding a cyber security-aware culture throughout the workforce. Humans are often the weakest link in cybersecurity, with 90% of data breaches occurring due to human error.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Following news that noted fashion brand Guess suffered a data breach in which personal information may have been stolen, cybersecurity experts on Tuesday said that retailers should take this case as motivation to lock down their cyber defenses. A Guess retail store. N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 link] , via Wikimedia Commons).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. The 10 steps outlined below show how data loss prevention works. Review Data in Real-Time DLP solutions perform instant analysis of data packets or files as they’re observed.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks. .

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Security Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and cybercriminals are using this to their advantage. However, security awareness training should not be a one size fits all approach.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, nearly one-third (28%) of data breaches in 2020 involved small businesses, according to the Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) – 70% of which were perpetrated by external actors. Are you looking to strengthen your security posture by using a managed services provider?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. According to one report , 82% of data breaches involved the human element, from social attacks to misuse of technologies. There are many different ways to deploy simulations in cybersecurity awareness training.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

A TSMC denied it was breached by Lockbit, but rather it confirmed that the group has breached one of the company’s IT hardware suppliers, Kinmax Technology. TSMC remains committed to enhancing the security awareness among its suppliers and making sure they comply with security standards.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 20, 2023

Let’s take a common scenario: an employee sends sensitive data to their personal email to work over the weekend. A security-aware one may have thought, what’s the chance of someone hacking my email vs. me finishing this work by Monday? When you’re managing an environment where the average cost of a data breach is $4.18

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

That’s because very few of the world’s biggest companies list any security executives in their highest ranks. Even among top tech firms, less than half list a chief technology officer (CTO). This post explores some reasons why this is the case, and why it can’t change fast enough.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Cyberattacks are growing more complex as technology advances. It can be challenging for defences to distinguish between insider threats and regular user activity since insider threats employ genuine accounts, passwords, and IT technologies. These findings imply that security teams should prepare for them in 2023.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2023

As with all new technologies, generative AI models like ChatGPT can provide benefits, but there are also risks. Companies around the world are taking measures to regulate how their employees use OpenAI’s ChatGPT at work.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

“We say [it takes] 82 seconds from when an email threat hits the inboxes at a company until their first end-user clicks on it,” said Benishti, citing statistics from Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Meanwhile, three percent of employees will click on a malicious email link.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Additionally, 57 percent reported seeing more phishing threats upon the shift to remote work, a substantial increase to a delivery vehicle already heavily responsible for data breaches and ransomware attacks.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Rising attacks against critical infrastructure Data Breach Today reported that cyberattacks against Ukrainian critical infrastructure have intensified during 2023. “In It misused operational technology to make changes in the operating environment. Stuxnet in 2010 was the first the most recent was CosmicEnergy in 2023.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The FBI provides education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s membership includes business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia, and state and local law enforcement.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. million Healthcare organizations for the 9th year in a row had the highest costs associated with data breaches – $6.45 Yes, they are.

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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Achieving this compliance means that your company has well-established measures of data protection. Undoubtedly, creating a secure system is good for your business reputation. More than that, it is more cost-effective than facing the negative impact of a data breach. How Can We Help to Protect Your Data?

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Spinone

AUGUST 14, 2020

Primarily, we’ve composed our HIPAA compliance checklist for information technology departments, yet anyone dealing with digital data may find it useful. The first step of making your patients’ data secure is to determine what risks threaten it and how to mitigate them. So, let’s start.

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