SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

"This enhances the agility and adaptability of phishing campaigns, making them more effective against evolving security measures." What makes darcula particularly harmful is its innovative exploitation of mobile messaging platforms that are generally regarded as more secure than SMS.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? As a significant portion of privacy incidents happen from human error, training is critical to mitigating privacy risk within an organization,” said Berry. “As

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

In reality, their perceived lower level of security makes them attractive targets to malicious actors. Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. His job history includes major companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, and Foundstone. What is phishing?

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Jane Frankland

JULY 31, 2023

As technology advances and cyberattacks increase, the need for trained professionals to combat them has never been more urgent. This workforce gap not only puts businesses at risk but also creates a significant impact on national security. Today, it’s estimated that 3.4 Today, it’s estimated that 3.4

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Why should companies be aware of this trend, and what can they do to protect themselves? Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Leverage security software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As important as these endpoints will be this holiday season, so too should be the endpoint security needed to protect them. Here are 5 endpoint security items to consider: 1. Know what is on your network. Vulnerability scanning should be a first step in proactively helping defend against security breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Craig Debban , Chief Information Security Officer, QuSecure, Inc. This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned. You might think, “So what? It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.” So the threat is real but how should you address this? That is a true statement today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

If you handle consumer financial data, you need to be aware of the U.S. The rule applies to a wide range of businesses, including those that may not consider themselves to be financial institutions. The rule was first introduced in 2002 and has been revised multiple times to keep up with evolving technology and security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Table of Contents Toggle When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. These are values to be enforced and maintained, not just tasks to be completed.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published updated recommendations for phishing simulations in security awareness training programs. What makes a phishing simulation too easy? 5, Section 5.3 (pg. 5, Section 5.3 (pg. That’s good, right? Too much difficulty can be dangerous, too.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 24, 2023

In an ideal world, cybersecurity analysts would get legitimate daily reports on improving a company’s security. Related: Tech giants foster third-party snooping This is what fake bug reports are all about. Scammers will send reports known as bug bounties stating security vulnerabilities in a machine.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The cost of security tools and services is rising, and organizations may not have the budget to keep up. We asked a few practitioners for their take on rising inflation and how it is making their jobs keeping their organizations secure more difficult—and what they are doing to try to combat these issues. "I

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 2, 2024

What would you say are some traits of someone who is empathic? I would say some of those attributes would include being patient, attentive, understanding and a good listener. As adults we tend to lose some of that empathy when teaching other adults as we may reason “they should know better.” It has to be real.”

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

If you hadn’t noticed by now , we are in the first week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which, according to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency in the United States, means that we should all consider how people, organizations, and businesses can “be cyber smart” this year and ahead.

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Anton on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This post continues the discussion started in “Use Cloud Securely? What Does This Even Mean?!” and focuses on an area that should be easy for every purported security professional —  defense in depth. Network security controls are used to protect the network from attacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to the latest ISACA State of Security 2021 report , social engineering is the leading cause of compromises experienced by organizations. What does social engineering look like? Some common social engineering tactics include: Impersonating someone. Beware of what you download.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All too often, security and IT organizations struggle to capture the attention of executives needed to advance their priorities and build even basic cybersecurity capabilities. Fundamental capabilities for effective security operations that improve visibility, such as a SIEM, are deemed too expensive. Asset management.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. Video: What all companies need to know about the SolarWinds hack. Here’s what concerns them in the weeks and months just ahead: Saryu Nayyar, CEO, Gurucul .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It focuses on working adults and what their cyber knowledge and behaviors are like. "We We want to understand that average person, and the average InfoSec professional and what they are experiencing," says Gretel Egan Sr. Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint. However, it is far from comprehensive.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 9, 2024 The second Tuesday of April marks Identity Management Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding your digital identity. But what exactly is identity management, and why do we need a whole day for it? What is identity management?

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Future plans for the scoring methodology include the incorporation of operational data pulled from multiple organizations, plus the addition of a user guide for training implementers on how to apply the program, and ongoing improvements based on user feedback. their organization faces.”. urgent calls for timely action).

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner. Nevertheless, the report took the danger presented by ransomware to both businesses and global security for granted.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new cyber incident disclosure rules, requiring companies to be more transparent and timely in their communication of cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities. What do the new SEC rules entail? What should companies do to prepare?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 20, 2023

As the new year begins, companies and their employees should be aware of a new type of phishing attack that is targeting the human resources department. These emails typically include links or attachments that are used to steal employee credentials.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

However, as technology has become more complex and pervasive, the CIO's role has expanded to encompass a broader range of responsibilities, including: Strategic IT leadership: CIOs are now expected to be strategic leaders, driving the organization's digital transformation agenda and aligning IT initiatives with business goals.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What is DORA? Unlike its predecessors like the GDPR , DORA deviates from the principle-based legislation, instead offering a comprehensive set of detailed requirements meticulously crafted to elevate the operational and security capacities of financial entities. FEs must also identify the intricate landscape of ICT risks they face.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

The question ‘what is workforce management ?’ Things like productivity tracking , training, and all other aspects of work are likely to be absorbed. For example, people could run through training scenarios in virtual environments, or be ‘present’ via an avatar in a virtual office. . What should they look out for?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, I will share my advice on best practices that can help CISOs successfully raise awareness and secure the necessary support from their organization’s board. First, understand what concerns the board members the most. Thus, it’s critical to align your cybersecurity presentation with their priorities.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics.

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Cisco Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every organization regardless of size, budget or area of focus should have some form of a security operation center (SOC). When I use the term “Security Operations Center”, many people imagine a dedicated team with expensive tools and a room full of monitors. Incident management: Responding to security-related events.

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Veracode Security

OCTOBER 29, 2020

s Chris Wysopal and Chris Eng joined Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) Senior Analyst Dave Gruber and award-winning security writer and host of the Smashing Security podcast, Graham Cluley, at Black Hat USA to unveil the findings from a new ESG research report, Modern Application Development Security. Most developers don???t

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Security teams are trained to take decisive action when an attacker is detected. While this approach is valid and needed to ensure business continuity, there are other initiatives an organization can and should undertake to minimize the chance an attacker even gets the opportunity to carry out their attack. Great question.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Awareness Risk Level. Testing your team, and understanding what to do when things go wrong, can be the difference between a a devastating cyber incident, and an eventful Tuesday. 3: Train People There's no substitute for hands-on experience or a trial by fire. How much will it cost?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Cyber Data loss can lead to severe consequences, including financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal repercussions. Section 1: Understanding the Dynamics of Data Loss Prevention What is Data Loss Prevention? This nuanced approach enhances security without impeding essential healthcare workflows.

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