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Cybersecurity tools and technologies are continuously being developed and refined to keep pace with the growing threat landscape. One tool we’re all familiar with is the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, designed to provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. Despite their widespread adoption and pivotal role in…
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Over the past few years, businesses have rapidly expanded their digital infrastructure to accommodate distributed workforces and implemented a slew of modernization initiatives to bring them into the digital era. This has fueled a shift from on-premises data storage to […]
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Zywave announced an enhancement to its Cyber Quoting solution with the addition of embedded benchmarking.
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On October 17th, the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive 2, NIS2 for short, will be enforced across all member states to enhance cyber resilience. New rules place a high focus on proactively managing third-party risks. While having industry-standard security certifications, such as ISO 27001 or SOC2, are non-negotiables for remaining compliant, they may not…
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In a post on its extortion portal earlier this week, BianLian alleged the theft of BCHP’s emails, finance and HR data, personally identifiable information and health records, database dumps, health insurance records, and child-related data although the lack of any data leak and ransom payment deadline suggests possible negotiations with the health provider.
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Almost all organisations agree information sharing and collaboration are crucial elements in the fight against cybercriminals. That’s a majority as high as 91% according to respondents from recent research. With so many in favour of teaming up, it looks like a united approach to cyber security could, at last, be on the cards. And yet,…
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A major skills gap exists for security teams when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud implementations, which happen to be two of the fastest-growing areas when it comes to enterprises’ ongoing digital transformations.
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The SANS Institute has released its SANS 2024 ICS/OT cybersecurity survey, highlighting notable advancements and persistent challenges in safeguarding critical infrastructure. The SANS Institute 2024 survey identified improved detection capabilities, significant gaps in preparation and workforce, growing adoption of cloud solutions, and limited AI (artificial intelligence) adoption.
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Organizations are seeing staggering increases in cyberattacks that stem from insider threats, with price tags for remediation reaching eyewatering heights of up to $2 million per incident.
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When it comes to threat detection, it’s important to get the right tools for the job. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done.
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Despite cyber risk growing at an alarming rate, a recent global study from Trend Micro, highlights that many organizations are failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures due to a lack of strategic leadership and investment.
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35% of employees lack confidence that they have the skills required to succeed in their roles, according to Skillsoft. Additionally, 41% expressed concerns about job security due to gaps in their skills.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) through its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) published a report assessing the DOJ’s strategy to combat ransomware threats, including its coordination and response to ransomware attacks. Focused on the Department’s general approach to tackling ransomware attacks and not its activities for combatting attacks on the Department itself, the…
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5 Steps to Identify and Address Incident Response Gaps – The New Stack
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New data shows that one in five organizations have experienced a security incident related to non-human identities; and only 15% remain confident in their ability to secure them
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A recent report and panel discussion by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium concluded that the technology industry urgently needs more cybersecurity professionals — but significant barriers persist.
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Two cyber insurance providers disclosed in a recent whitepaper the critical need for greater public sector involvement to strengthen societal resilience in the event a catastrophic cyber event occurs. The Marsh McLennan-Zurich document emphasizes the urgent need for ‘innovative’ solutions to close the gap between risk and insurance – particularly for small and medium-sized businesses…
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The White House has unveiled a new strategy to fill some of the hundreds of thousands of critical cybersecurity vacancies across the US: Pitch cyber as a national service.
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Have you ever noticed that even the most impactful breaches often start with something as simple as a regular user being targeted through a phishing email or a weak password? From there, attackers methodically follow an attack path by dumping credentials, moving laterally across the network, escalating privileges, and eventually gaining domain administrator access. In…