The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this Expert Insight, Derek Kernus, the Director of Cybersecurity Operations at DTS talks about the challenges facing small businesses that are under pressure to adopt cybersecurity best practices without breaking their budget. Read the whole entry. »

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 14, 2023

Adopting these recommendations will help SMBs and public-sector agencies that must deal with the same questions of network security and data safety as their larger cousins, but without the same resources.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

The $293,771 penalty accounts for $130,565 in restitution , plus civil penalties for each false claim and “ treble ” damages, by which the government and other civil plaintiffs can recoup up to three times the amount it would take to essentially make them “whole.” Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. , Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. ,

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2024

It also has a new focus on governance, which encompasses how organizations make and carry out informed decisions on cybersecurity strategy. ’s newly added Govern function. ’s newly added Govern function. NIST has released version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Framework: The CSF 2.0, This is a big deal.

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Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

Virtually every week brings news of yet another high-profile cybersecurity attack on citizens, companies or governments. Over the last year, large parts of our world moved online. This unprecedented, large-scale digital migration has also made us ever more exposed to cybersecurity risks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act may provide business owners with access to government-level tools to secure small business against attacks. can hope for at present and an encouraging sign that the problem is on the government’s radar. It’s as bipartisan a bill as the U.S.

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SecureBlitz

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you a small business owner? Cyber attacks on such businesses are increasingly getting popular. Cyber threats are not only a problem for large corporations and governments. Small businesses can also be targeted. Find out how to prevent cyber threats for your company!

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The US government recently began investigating smaller healthcare cybersecurity breaches. Here's what it could mean for your business and how you can protect your company.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

Data breaches are an ongoing threat to businesses of all sizes and types operating across industries. Violations can have a significant impact on large groups, small businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. This is particularly true for industries such as the public sector, healthcare, and finance.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 21, 2023

Interested would-be competitors can now submit their proposals to the Small Business Innovation Research program for evaluation and, eventually, selected teams will participate in a 2024 “qualifying event.” In other words: the government wants software that is capable of identifying and mitigating risks by itself.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. and cityoffrederickmd.gov , the website for the government of Frederick, Md. The Minnesota-based Internet provider U.S. Internet Corp.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #GoTyto–Optima Government Solutions, LLC (“Optima”), was launched earlier this year as a self-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) joint venture company formed through the U.S. HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS This joint venture partnershi.

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Threatpost

APRIL 22, 2020

The SBA said sensitive information about applicants may have been revealed to others applying for disaster loan program funds.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

Identity thieves who specialize in running up unauthorized lines of credit in the names of small businesses are having a field day with all of the closures and economic uncertainty wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. But the same crime can be far more costly and damaging when thieves target small businesses.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Iran – After the announcement of the government to cut fuel subsidies, protests erupted in the country and the authorities blocked Internet access. Initially, mobile networks stopped working in large areas of the country, the government blocked any access to the Internet. ” reported the Washington Post.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

The US Government House this week launched an Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge competition for creating a new generation of AI systems. On Wednesday, the United States Government House introduced an Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge competition. The White House offers $18.5

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Google has announced the formation of a cybersecurity action team to provide support to governments, critical infrastructure, enterprises, and small businesses. Learn what cloud providers can and can't do to protect your data and follow these 5 tips for better cloud security. | To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2022

Ransom demands are increasing and impacting a wide range of targets, from small businesses to vital infrastructure and government agencies, leaving no one untouched. As a result, businesses, The post Understanding SASE and Zero-Trust to Strengthen Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureBlitz

AUGUST 31, 2022

Here, I will show you bad practices leading to cybersecurity breach… More businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, retailers, corporations, and small businesses operate online than ever before. In the meantime, hacker groups are forming all across the globe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Hypori , the award-winning SaaS secure mobility industry leader, announces they won the Platinum Award for Best Secure Mobility solution for Homeland Security and Government agencies in the 2021 Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards program from American Security Today, held at the Javits Center in New York last week.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our administration knows how important it is to protect our municipal governments, small businesses, and community organizations from cybersecurity threats,” said Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Executive Office of Economic Development.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 9, 2021

The attack affected thousands of on-premises email customers, small businesses, enterprises, and government organizations around the world. Context The US is showing serious concern over a cyberattack on Microsoft’s Exchange email software that the tech company has blamed on China. It is […].

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2021

At least 30,000 organizations across the United States -- including a significant number of small businesses, towns, cities and local governments -- have over the past few days been hacked by an unusually aggressive Chinese cyber espionage unit that's focused on stealing email from victim organizations, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 26, 2021

At least 30,000 organizations across the United States — including a significant number of small businesses, towns, cities and local governments — have over the past few days been hacked by an unusually aggressive Chinese cyber espionage unit that’s focused on stealing email from victim organizations, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. After all, government mandates combined with industry standards are the twin towers of public safety. Related: The need for supply chain security This is to be expected.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 5, 2021

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), other government agencies, and security companies, to ensure it is providing the best possible guidance and mitigation for its customers. ” the government cybersecurity expert said. ” Reached for comment, Microsoft said it is working closely with the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Business resiliency. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Business integrity screening. Audit management. Back to top.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2024

A breach in your data can have a serious negative effect on your business and image. 60% of small businesses close their doors within six months of a data breach, according to research from the well-known National Cyber Security Alliance. Do you remember Equifax, Target, and British Airways?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We are dedicated to defending the digital infrastructure against the complex landscape of cyber threats, ensuring peace of mind for businesses and governments worldwide. ThreatHunter.ai, a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a leading provider of AI-driven threat hunting solutions.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2021

At least 30,000 organizations across the United States — including a significant number of small businesses, towns, cities and local governments — have over the past few days been hacked by an unusually aggressive Chinese cyber espionage unit that’s focused on stealing email from victim organizations, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Todt has been directing the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI), a non-profit focused on developing cybersecurity tools for small businesses. Her experiences in the private sector and in government make her extraordinarily well-qualified for this critical role. ” reads CISA’s announcement. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

For instance, if you have employees in China and the EU, you’ll have to obtain Chinese government approval to provide data from China to EU authorities enforcing the GDPR. Government Monitoring. In some countries, government agencies may monitor your employees’ web activity. Unsecured Wi-Fi.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2021

Cybercrime Support Network 's (CSN) mission is to serve individuals and small businesses impacted by cybercrime, and, to do so, we need to better understand the immensity of the issue through stronger incident information collection, sharing, and trend reporting.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The Holy Ghost ransomware gang has been active since June 2021 and it conducted ransomware attacks against small businesses in multiple countries. The first possibility is that the North Korean government sponsors this activity.” ” concludes Microsoft.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

After Optus, Medibank and SingTel data breach, the government of Australia seems to have taken information leaks seriously, as it is soon going to introduce a proposal that aims to increase the penalties on companies that experience data breaches from now on. Penalty for critical and repetitive data leaks is at ASD $2.12

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It is the percentage of small businesses without a cybersecurity professional on staff. One number kept popping up at this year’s (ISC)2 Security Congress in Las Vegas: 98.5%. Attendees at this year’s event heard CEO Clar Rosso and other speakers share that number a few times. What is 98.5%? While it wasn’t made clear if.

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