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Fixing the Shortage of Information Security Professionals

Security Boulevard

Using the Easy Button™ Last month, we posted our blog explaining the staffing shortage in the information security (InfoSec) industry. The post Fixing the Shortage of Information Security Professionals appeared first on Security Boulevard. It can often take three to six months to fill.

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Privacy Challenges in Relationships, Phishing Down but Vulnerabilities Up?

Security Boulevard

In episode 327 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the findings from Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report, highlighting a significant rise in traditional vulnerability exploitation by attackers while observing a decline in phishing. Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

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Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning

Security Boulevard

Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys on unsuspecting victims. The post Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Veridium Named Winner in the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards During RSA Conference 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Veridium , a leading developer of frictionless, passwordless authentication solutions, is proud to announce that it’s won the 2021 Global InfoSec Award in the category of Next-Gen in Passwordless Authentication. “We More information can be found here: www.cyberdefenseawards.com/.

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Introducing Behavioral Information Security

The Falcon's View

Suddenly, it occurred to me, "Hey, you know what we really need is a new sub-field that combines all aspects of security behavior design, such as security awareness, anti-phishing, social engineering, and even UEBA." Well, low-and-behold, it already exists! release, expected sometime soon).

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The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15

Security Boulevard

energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. Next, we explore how a major U.S.

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Herjavec Group Wins 4 Cyber Defense Magazine Global InfoSec Awards

Herjavec Group

HG Security Engineering . HG Phishing HG Vulnerability Management . Enterprises who partner with Herjavec Group for MSS can expect: Award-Winning 24/7 Security Operations. About CDM InfoSec Awards . This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s ninth year of honoring global InfoSec innovators. HG Threat . Learn more?

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