Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cybersecurity Risks As people become more selective in their engagement of technology, the behavioural changes were now experiencing have significant implications for cybersecurity. Deepfake Technology Amplifying Risks: The evolution and democratisation of deepfake technology have blurred the line between reality and fabrication.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2025

The post Phishing Threats, GenAI Among Top Cybersecurity Risks in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. According to a Netskope report, phishing attacks surged in 2024, with enterprise employees clicking on phishing links at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023. The study found phishing campaigns have evolved.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. The elephant in the (server) room We've all seen the headlines: AI is taking over, deepfakes are fooling the masses, quantum computing will break encryption! And I'm not talking about the shadowy hackers in hoodies.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 30, 2025

Yet, Browser AI Agents expose organizations to a massive security risk. These agents are trained to complete the tasks they are instructed to do, with little to no understanding of the security implications of their actions. Unlike human employees, Browser AI Agents are not subject to regular security awareness training.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 19, 2025

Skip to content Cisco Blogs / Security / Simplifying Decryption With Cisco’s Secure Firewall 7.7 June 19, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Simplifying Decryption With Cisco’s Secure Firewall 7.7 Simplicity aids in easier management and reduces the risk of misconfiguration.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Boeing itself was targeted by the LockBit ransomware platform in 2023, facing a $200 million ransom demand, while its unit Jeppesen, a provider of flight navigation tools, suffered a major ransomware incident in 2022, delaying flight-planning services and illustrating the cascading risk of a single provider outage.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2025

Aim Security researchers found a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could have been exploited to have AI tools like RAG and AI agents hand over sensitive corporate data to attackers simply by issuing a request for the information in a specially worded email. Microsoft fixed the security flaw.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For example, the CHRO might be responsible for ensuring security awareness training is included in all onboarding and training, and the CEO may be tasked with setting a "cyber risk appetite" that balances the value chain, strategic differentiators, and necessary controls."

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A cyber risk assessment is a tool that helps organizations identify and prioritize risks associated with threats that are relevant to their unique environment. The post Defining Cyber Risk Assessment and a Compliance Gap Analysis and How They Can be Used Together appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2025

These tests must be constant, varied, and psychologically realistic; otherwise, security awareness training risks becoming obsolete. Security leaders need to treat generative AI as a foundational risk vector, not a niche concern. This means investing in AI literacy for both security teams and end-users.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2025

Lack of AI security awareness: While companies are increasingly investing in cybersecurity, few are prepared for AI-powered attacks from within. What can companies do to mitigate insider AI risks? Unless it's absolutely necessary for automated data extraction or facilitating workflows, it's an unnecessary risk.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls. These tasks can replace some of the more manual, repetitive tasks that security teams usually perform, however, security professionals are still needed to tune this automation and define policy based on risk tolerance.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The post Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ensure your organization builds a "brick house" of security to stay protected! Climbing to Risk: Lessons from Jack and the Beanstalk In Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack infiltrates the giant's castle, navigates hidden dangers, and escapes with treasures.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

A survey by CrowdStrike finds the gap between SMB awareness of cyber threats and efforts by them to protect themselves is widening, with not enough of them spending the money needed on AI and other tools to defend against ransomware and other attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Mayuresh Dani, Manager of Security Research at Qualys TRU, highlights additional best practices: "These backups should also be regularly tested to ensure they are functional and recoverable. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy."

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Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

Move faster than your adversaries with powerful purpose-built XDR, cyber risk exposure management, and zero trust capabilities Learn more Extend Your Team Extend Your Team.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 14, 2025

Cybersecurity education is evolving from simple knowledge transfer to measurable risk reduction as the human risk factor is recognized. The post Advancing Security Training With Human Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

Organisations invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and risk management efforts while neglecting foundational elements like leadership and culture. Risk Management Brings Clarity (Belonging and Love Needs) The middle of the hierarchy addresses our need for connection and clarity. The result?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust. On one hand, AI enhances security by enabling faster threat detection, predictive analytics, and automated responses. Minimise the cascading effects of cyberattacks on customers, employees, and the broader supply chain.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Unmanaged software as a service (SaaS) applications and AI tools within organizations are posing a growing security risk as vulnerabilities increase, according to a report from Grip Security. The post Majority of SaaS Applications, AI Tools Unmanaged appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Google Cloud is putting quantum-safe digital signatures into its Key Management Service, the latest steps int the cloud giant's plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography through its portfolio to mitigate security risks that likely will come with the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

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Jane Frankland

JUNE 27, 2025

Until an organisation suffers a breach, cybersecurity risks remain abstract and low on the agenda. For C-level leaders, this isn’t just a failure to communicate; it’s a business risk. Cybersecurity and the Politics of Fear The challenge doesn’t stop at awareness. Different departments and roles face unique risks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2025

There are many ways in which AI is increasing risk, extending beyond third parties to affect all aspects of our security programs. The post Beyond Traditional Vendor Management: Navigating AI Risks in the Supply Chain appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 17, 2025

Secure threat intelligence sharing reduces risk, accelerates response and builds resilience across entire ecosystems. The post Collaboration is Key: How to Make Threat Intelligence Work for Your Organization appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JUNE 17, 2025

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level After Firefox was targeted at Pwn2Own 2025, Mozilla responded with same-day patches - a textbook example of proactive cybersecurity. Regularly engaging in simulated incidents builds your team’s familiarity with systems and fosters a culture of security awareness.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Conducting this assessment provides a clear baseline, helping to identify security gaps and prioritise areas for intervention. Identify and Mitigate Risks With an understanding of where data is and how it’s managed, the next step is identifying specific risks and addressing them with targeted controls.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2025

This response acknowledges their point while introducing compelling evidence of the evolving risk. I worked with a bank CISO who was struggling to get approval for a cloud security program. We assembled a brainstorming team that included an engineer, a risk manager, a business analyst, and, surprisingly, a marketing specialist.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

Anetac unifies identity security across humans and machines Anetac expanded its Identity Vulnerability Management Platform with the global rollout of Human Link Pro , a tool aimed at helping organizations spot and fix identity-based vulnerabilities, whether they stem from human and non-human identities (like bots and APIs) in hybrid environments.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A global survey of 4,042 business and technology executives suggests that much work remains to be done to ensure the cyber resiliency of organizations and prioritize how resources are allocated based on the actual risk cybersecurity threats represent.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Malicious employees and insider threats pose one of the biggest security risks to organizations, as these users have more access and permissions than cybercriminals attacking the organization externally. The post How to Root Out Malicious Employees appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2025

The post Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. With corporate layoffs and government workforce reductions frequently making headlines, leaders often underestimate the potential for massive data loss and intellectual property liability.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Leaders guiding their organisations today need to know how to balance AI’s benefits – like real-time threat detection, rapid response, and automated defences – with new risks and complexities. That’s why it’s essential to promote security awareness and training on AI-specific threats, said Craig Balding.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : A recent study found that more than 70% of IoT devices in the workplace are unmanaged, increasing the risk of network intrusion, Zscaler reported. These ghostly endpoints, such as old cameras, routers, or smart speakers, can be easy entry points for attackers lurking in the shadows of your infrastructure.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Make it clear that mixing work and pleasure on the same device comes with security risks. Consider outsourcing time-consuming and specialized tasks.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2025

Regular simulations and updates on emerging threats are essential to help employees recognize and mitigate these risks effectively." This isn't entirely surprising as it's getting easier to bypass filters on mobile; and mobile devices are harder to secure.

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