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UK NCSC updates Cyber Essentials technical controls requirements and pricing structure

CSO Magazine

NCSC said the technical controls refresh reflects the impact of digital transformation, adoption of cloud services, and move to home/hybrid working on current working and cybersecurity norms. The update includes revisions surrounding the use of cloud services, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password management.

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MY TAKE: Businesses gravitate to ‘passwordless’ authentication — widespread consumer use up next

The Last Watchdog

This is one giant leap towards getting rid of passwords entirely. Excising passwords as the security linchpin to digital services is long, long overdue. Password abuse at scale arose shortly after the decision got made in the 1990s to make shared secrets the basis for securing digital connections.

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SHARED INTEL: IT pros gravitate to ‘passwordless’ authentication to improve security, boost agility

The Last Watchdog

Meanwhile, 64 percent saw value in improving user experiences and 21 percent said it could help achieve digital transformation. Password abuse emerged as a criminal specialty shortly after the decision got made in the 1990s to jump start the commercial Internet using a security framework built on shared secrets.

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NEW TECH: Devolutions’ ‘PAM’ solution helps SMBs deal with rising authentication risks

The Last Watchdog

Related : SMBs are ill-equipped to deal with cyber threats Without a cohesive cybersecurity framework, SMBs are falling further behind as digital transformation, or DX, ramps up. Embracing digital transformation becomes even more of a challenge without a dedicated platform to address vulnerabilities. That’s our goal.”

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights from the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Additionally, the frustration with intrusive advertising (71%), cumbersome password resets (64%), and repetitive data entry (64%) indicate a growing demand for smoother digital experiences. The Rising Demand for Transparent and Ethical AI Use Consumer skepticism towards AI in digital interactions is increasingly evident.

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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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The four cybersecurity trends to watch in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

Finally, employees should have all the tools necessary for safe remote work, such as VPN subscriptions, password managers, and devices equipped with multi-factor authentication. Many cybercriminals view this as an opportunity to exploit digital systems that are still being set up.