Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2023

As with all new technologies, generative AI models like ChatGPT can provide benefits, but there are also risks. After researching industry best practices, some organizations are deciding that—at least for now—those risks outweigh the benefits. As a result, The post ChatGPT at Work: What’s at Stake for Employers?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Those findings echo comments made earlier this year at the RSA Conference by Joe Hubback, managing director EMEA at cyber risk management startup ISTARI. Assessing AI and Security Training. “Many vendors present AI as a black box solution, so how do you qualify risks and benefits? . What Should Security Buyers Do?

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Cisco Security

JULY 1, 2021

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. Viewed another way, having the CISO report to the CIO relegates cybersecurity to an IT security, or technology, function.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Along with celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month, several exciting events are taking place across the world, aiming to educate people on the latest trends in cybersecurity and privacy. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Experts say it’s an indicator that operators of critical infrastructure could use a serious infusion of security controls. However, due to budget restrictions, these controls may first require a thorough risk assessment and prioritization exercise. Haddock Water Treatment Plant that exponentially increased the risk further.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Risk Identification and Mitigation Audits uncover potential risks and vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to address and mitigate them proactively.

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Cisco Security

JULY 29, 2021

Risk management: Identifying and making decisions to deal with organizational risk. This pertains to managing any type of risk, from physically securing assets to patching digital vulnerabilities that exist within software. Vulnerability management: Identifying and managing risk from technical vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. But that technology can at best limit damage if the human element doesn’t improve.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The passwordless future feels close because we have the technology to do it, but progress will be slow as applications are migrated to adopt passwordless authentication. The post In Pursuit of a Passwordless Future appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Members of specific teams are typically assigned security responsibilities in the company’s security policies and procedures, which communicate expectations such as: DevOps or IT teams patch systems according to risk-based, agreed-upon timelines. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. Initiate Setup & Configuration This step requires installing and configuring the DLP tool on the organization’s network infrastructure. The 10 steps outlined below show how data loss prevention works.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. A surprising 91.5

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

Intellexa mercenary spyware chains five unpatched bugs—plus ‘Alien’ technology The post ‘Predator’ — Nasty Android Spyware Revealed appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2024

The development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can resolve the tension between data privacy and utility. The post Why We Need to Cultivate a Confidential Computing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

Zero-trust encompasses a variety of technologies, from strong identity systems to microsegmentation. The post Zero-Trust Network Access: Why so Many Teams Get it Wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard. Why are so many organizations getting it wrong?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2023

Technology is something of a double-edged sword. The use of AI technology by cybercriminals can leave businesses more vulnerable to legitimate-seeming scams and cyberattacks; at the same time, AI can help defend against those attacks. These days, companies.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Founded over 20 years ago, the company’s vision is “technology powered, human delivered.” A key focus is on hiring top talent in ethical hacking and adversary simulation and leveraging NetSPI’s three technology platforms, which include Resolve, ASM, and AttackSim. Arctic Wolf is a top player in the security operations market.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There’s a massive loophole in the federal ban on Chinese technology from sus firms such as Huawei and ZTE: It doesn’t stop states from buying it. The post Chinese Tech: Banned in DC, but not in the States appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Zero-trust is the smart way to secure your remote workforce, and done right, it results in a more secure future with the technology available in the security space. Three Reasons Zero-Trust is the Answer appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Is Your Remote Workforce Truly Safe?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2022

While there have been great advances over the years with respect to information security tools, technologies, training and awareness, significant challenges remain. What follows are my estimations of the top information security challenges for.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2023

Today, an organization’s brand and reputation are intrinsically tied to its data security and privacy protections. Years ago, we couldn’t foresee the potential impact of digital technology innovations on brand stability.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And a key part of building out any cybersecurity policy for your local government is to develop an organizational understanding of risk to systems, people, data, and so on. CISA, GSA, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) help monitor for issues in the namespace. Network monitoring. Partner up!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2024

The federal government will spend as much as $70 million for technologies that will create a more resilient energy delivery infrastructure that is better protected against a range of threats, including from cybercriminals.

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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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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Good measures to protect your corporate data are: Establish and follow data security policies (for example, a password policy) Be able to detect and stop a cyberattack or data breach Monitor SaaS apps you use. Keeping your information secure is essential to meeting the compliance requirements. How Can We Help to Protect Your Data?

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The innovative Customised Approach empowers well-established organisations to intricately specify their existing security controls to fulfil the objectives for each requirement. Additionally, they are required to have a formalised risk assessment in place to substantiate and validate their customised approach to the chosen requirements.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

KnowBe4’s statement said Mitnick “will always remain ‘the world’s most famous hacker’ and was renowned for his intelligence, humor and extraordinary skill with technology, surpassed only by his talent as the original ‘social engineer.’ Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

As cybercrime converges with advanced persistent threat methods ( APTs ), cyber criminals are finding ways to weaponize new technologies at scale to enable more disruption and destruction,” said Manky. “All of this means cyber risk continues to escalate and that CISOs need to be just as nimble and methodical as the adversary.”.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Technology. But, every advancement towards realizing a 21st century quality of life comes with a wave of security threats, old and new. As we dig more deeply into the IoT threatscape, it’s highly recommended that users’ consider the risks of utilizing public Wi-Fi connections, which suffer from the same security issues.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Ideally, “organizations had crisis management programs activated a year ago,” said Andrew Turner, senior vice president in Booz Allen’s cybersecurity services, bringing together human resources, security teams, technology, and executive management. A second, more nuanced problem relates to technology.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising. Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

Sherry brought to Princeton his 25 years of technology experience, 12 of which was in higher education as the former CISO at Brown University. In many ways, leading a security mission out of a university is like securing a city. A recent risk assessment began to expand, and we started a publicity blitz….

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. Lack of employee knowledge, distraction, and neglect all can leave remote networks vulnerable.

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