The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

IRONSCALES, for instance, applies natural language processing technology to identify patterns and flush out anything suspicious. And its complementary security awareness training modules encourage employees to participate in isolating anything suspicious that leaks into their inboxes. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

Just when you thought your email was secure, our insights are telling a much different story. Many organizations are relying solely on a technology-based solution while threat actors are finding more […] The post The Future of Email Security: Why Technology Alone Isn’t Enough appeared first on Cofense. The problem?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

To identify negligent behavior, security teams should look for indicators of poor data hygiene like storing passwords in text files, databases exposed to the external internet, questionable Wi-Fi connections, unsanctioned application use, and sidestepping security restrictions. Technology: Work smarter, not harder.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations. The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD].

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

just banned all technology from Russia and China? Ban Chinese and Russian Technology? appeared first on Security Boulevard. So what should be done in cases like this? What if the U.S. Is it a good idea? Is it even possible? Ira Winkler joins the discussion - check it out. The post Malicious Life Podcast: Should the U.S.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Today’s columnist, Brian Johnson of Armorblox, offers five takeaways from the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2021

With the rise of IoT technology across every aspect of business, security convergence is quickly becoming the new norm. In a world where just about everything is connected to the internet and to other devices, old strategies are becoming obsolete.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

One of the least technologically sophisticated cyberattacks, business email compromise (BEC), is also one of the most damaging. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there were 241,206 business email compromise incidents between 2016 and 2021, with combined global business losses of $43,312,749,946.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

With the potential to be as game-changing as the internet, smartphones and cloud computing, the emergence of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub CoPilot will undoubtedly open up new possibilities and challenges for companies. The post How to Protect Your Company in a ChatGPT World appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

SecureWorld recently covered a theory from Internet Security Alliance senior director Josh Higgins that remote work could help solve the cybersecurity talent gap: "Most employees are seeing positive outcomes from teleworking, including increased efficiency and lower risk of burnout. And what about technological gaps that have appeared?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

Engage and manage the ecosystem: Build trusted partnerships, manage third-party risks, and raise security awareness by identifying the key stakeholders." Director, Cyber Security, Acumatica, Inc., Strategic Advisor & vCISO, Sentinel Technologies, "Iluminating the Dark Universe: A New Frontier in Third-Party Risk" Col.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2024

IoT producers must comprehend the relevant rules, consult legal and technological experts and evaluate cybersecurity procedures. The post IoT Consumer Labeling Goes Global – What This Means for Vendors and Consumers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. Its findings are valuable for security professionals too. SANS Institute, which gathered the data, says security awareness programmes are essential to mitigating that risk.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

As indoor spaces begin to open in the next few months, employees will want to venture out to new spaces to work, such as coffee shops and internet cafes – but working on open networks and personal devices creates unlocked gateways for cyberattacks to take place. DNS is frequently targeted by.

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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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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we ride the biggest digital wave in history, the internet has become fundamental to how society maintains livelihoods, conducts business, and stays connected. Trusted Supply Chain verifies the trustworthiness of the complex ecosystem of vendors that make the technology we ultimately sell or consume.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

But they couldn’t piece together the puzzle of how to systematically configure myriad overlapping security settings scattered across dozens of SaaS applications. Other categories getting showcased at RSAC 2022 include cloud security posture management ( CSPM ) and application security posture management ( ASPM ) technologies.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

.” Internet of Things. Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. The state of IoT is poor enough as it is, security wise. So it is with agriculture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

From Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud and hybrid work endpoints , cybersecurity spending has also grown and shifted since COVID-19 changed the way the world works. “In But that technology can at best limit damage if the human element doesn’t improve. Also read: Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2022

When the internet was created, security wasn’t the main focus in any corner of it. The ongoing evolution of technology has made significant progress in developing new security protocols to keep data safe. Still, many companies don’t understand what a data breach is, or even more so, the reputational cost of a data breach.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As cyber professionals continue to adopt the technology, so will malicious threat actors. I t will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. An attacker can easily scan the internet for websites that haven’t patched a vulnerability for which the attacker has an exploit.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind.

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Brian Levine is senior director of product security at Axway, a global security engineering organization delivering training, tools, processes and DevSecOps practices for secure applications and cloud services to the enterprise market. In government, Brooks served under President George W.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts of the network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In 2022, Gartner established its first ever Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE) , a new security industry category. Don’t operate in a bubble : Data protection is more than technology; it needs to be part of the company culture.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Email has become incredibly important to billions of internet users. You sign into everything with your email address so it’s also the de facto identity layer of the internet. Email as a technology is so old—and its traditional “spam blocker” chokepoint has become so seductive—that we’re misallocating scarce resources.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Humans are often the weakest link in security practices, falling victim to phishing attacks or lack of security awareness. Transforming your technology infrastructure can be long, tedious work, and you will operate in a hybrid Zero Trust/legacy mode for a time. Begin Your Zero Trust Journey Today.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the whirlwind of technological advancements and societal transformations, the term “AI” has undoubtedly etched itself into the forefront of global discourse. As the fast-growing technology evolves, it has become a matter of policy making and regulation.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Defenders, meanwhile, have to guard everything all of the time, and most organizations have many more Internet pathways than they even know about, much less are taking steps to defend.” CyCognito’s bot network actively crawls the Internet identifying and mapping all exposed IP assets, fingerprinting each asset. I’ll keep watching.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

So it should go without saying that enterprise security programs should be built with this in mind ! Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ” reads the FBI’s PIN.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Technology is increasingly part of our day-to-day life; we use it for communication, work, getting information, and even running our households with smart devices. However, as we spend more and more of our lives online and put our trust in technology, it becomes an increasingly accessible tool for abusers to utilize.

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