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Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Schneier on Security

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking as part of a Geneva Centre for Security Policy course on Cyber Security in the Context of International Security , online, on September 22, 2022. I’m speaking at IT-Security INSIDE 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 22, 2022. The list is maintained on this page.

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CISA Releases Free ‘Cybersecurity Toolkit to Protect Elections’

Lohrman on Security

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released tools this past week to help protect the upcoming midterm elections against ransomware, phishing and DDoS attacks.

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Russia to end cyber-attacks on Ukraine after talks with the West

CyberSecurity Insiders

Russia has been waging a war on Ukraine for the past 7 months and neither of the both parties seem to be interested in solving the issue through a dialogue. But according to a western newspaper, The Mirror, a senior Russian diplomat, who is closely associated with Vladimir Putin, seems to have sought western help to bring the dreaded war with Ukraine to an end.

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Cybersecurity Is the Most Prevalent ESG Issue We're Not Talking About

SecureWorld News

While the focus on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues has gained traction in recent years, both within boardrooms and investment spaces, the focus on carbon credits and workforce diversity has diverted the existential crisis that companies face from cybersecurity. Just as carbon is the byproduct of the third industrial revolution, cybersecurity is the byproduct of the fourth industrial revolution that we continue to live through.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

NHS Ransomware attack news has been trending on the Google search engine for the past few days and, as per some report’s security experts, believe that the recovery from the ransomware attack might at least a month for the NHS. As most of the records supplied by Advanced software company like Adastra- a patient management software and eFinancials- a finance management software was deeply infected.

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Over 9,000 VNC servers exposed online without a password

Bleeping Computer

Researchers have discovered at least 9,000 exposed VNC (virtual network computing) endpoints that can be accessed and used without authentication, allowing threat actors easy access to internal networks. [.].

LifeWorks

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A flaw in Xiaomi phones using MediaTek Chips could allow to forge transactions

Security Affairs

Flaws in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T and Redmi Note 11 models could be exploited to disable the mobile payment mechanism and even forge transactions. Check Point researchers discovered the flaws while analyzing the payment system built into Xiaomi smartphones powered by MediaTek chips. Trusted execution environment (TEE) is an important component of mobile devices designed to process and store sensitive security information such as cryptographic keys and fingerprints.

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Oil and Gas Cybersecurity: Recommendations Part 3

Trend Micro

In the final part of our series, we look at the APT33 case study and several recommendations from our expert team.

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Donut breach: Lessons from pen-tester Mike Miller: Lock and Code S03E17

Malwarebytes

When Mike Miller was hired by a client to run a penetration test on one of their offices, he knew exactly where to start: Krispy Kreme. Equipped with five dozen donuts (the boxes stacked just high enough to partially obscure his face, Miller said), Miller walked briskly into a side-door of his client's offices, tailing another employee and asking them to hold the door open.

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Tornado Cash Developer Arrested After U.S. Sanctions the Cryptocurrency Mixer

The Hacker News

Dutch authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a software developer in Amsterdam who is alleged to be working for Tornado Cash, days after the U.S. sanctioned the decentralized crypto mixing service.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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How to Create a Secure Folder on Your Phone

WIRED Threat Level

Keep private photos, videos, and documents away from prying eyes.

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5 tips for spotting and avoiding Pig butchering scams

The State of Security

A new type of scam, called “pig butchering” is gaining momentum. Pig butchering is a unique scam which uses a romance scam script, but with an investment spin on it, where victims are groomed to invest large sums of money, often on fake crypto apps. Behind the scenes of these scams are scam centers run […]… Read More. The post 5 tips for spotting and avoiding Pig butchering scams appeared first on The State of Security.

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Modern SaaS Risks – CISOs share their SaaS security checklist

Security Boulevard

We’ve got SaaS. You’ve got SaaS. We’ve all got SaaS! But is it safe? Saas adoption is outpacing our capacity to manage its mounting risks with adapted technologies, policies and processes. Discover what some of cybersecurity’s most influential leaders intend to do about it. The post Modern SaaS Risks – CISOs share their SaaS security checklist appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Control is.

Notice Bored

technical, physical, procedural, legal, social, mechanical, economic, political. applied to processes, systems, machines, people, quality. a volume knob that goes all the way to 11. automated, semi-automated or manual. an illusion induced by acquiescence. preventive, detective or corrective. avoiding or preventing badness. defining and applying rules. what happens in the tower. an availability challenge. an engineering solution. local, remote or hybrid. hitting the sweet spot. keeping within lim

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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5 tips for spotting and avoiding Pig butchering scams

Security Boulevard

A new type of scam, called “pig butchering” is gaining momentum. Pig butchering is a unique scam which uses a romance scam script, but with an investment spin on it, where victims are groomed to invest large sums of money, often on fake crypto apps. Behind the scenes of these scams are scam centers run […]… Read More. The post 5 tips for spotting and avoiding Pig butchering scams appeared first on The State of Security.

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The Importance of Faraday Technology with Aaron Zar from SLNT

Security Boulevard

Aaron Zar, SLNT founder and director of disconnection joins co-host Tom Eston to discuss the importance of Faraday technology, what’s changed with privacy over the last several years, some of the really cool SLNT Faraday products now available, and how Aaron tested product durability by running over a SLNT Faraday Backpack (containing a MacBook Pro) […].

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CISA Releases Free ‘Cybersecurity Toolkit to Protect Elections’

Security Boulevard

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released tools this past week to help protect the upcoming midterm elections against ransomware, phishing and DDoS attacks. The post CISA Releases Free ‘Cybersecurity Toolkit to Protect Elections’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Moderator: Dafna Linzer – The 21st Century Nuclear Arms Race

Security Boulevard

Emma Belcher, President, Ploughshares Fund. Rose Gottemoeller, Former Deputy Secretary General, NATO. Moderator: Dafna Linzer, Executive Editor, POLITICO. Our thanks to The Aspen Institute for publishing their cogent conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Moderator: Dafna Linzer – The 21st Century Nuclear Arms Race appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Moderator: Courtney Kube – Niamh King’s Opening Remarks & National Security Today: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

Security Boulevard

General Richard Clarke, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command. Representative Jason Crow, Member, House Committee on Armed Services and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Senator Joni Ernst, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Senate Armed Services Committee. Niamh King, Director, Aspen Strategy Group and Aspen Security Forum.

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XKCD ‘Coffee Cup Holes’

Security Boulevard

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Coffee Cup Holes’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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