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M2M protocols can be abused to attack IoT and IIoT systems

Security Affairs

The former one is a messaging protocol used to establish communication between a broker and multiple clients, the latter is a UDP client-server protocol that allows communications between nodes. ” reads the research paper. ” concludes the report.

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GUEST ESSAY: Why corporate culture plays such a pivotal role in deterring data breaches

The Last Watchdog

Related podcast: The case for ‘zero-trust’ security. Obviously, on paper the castle with better defenses is the one that survives a siege. The leadership of your organization must lead by example here – they must demonstrate and communicate the importance of cybersecurity and promote it at every opportunity.

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8 Tips for Building a Security-Aware Culture

KnowBe4

My colleagues at MediaPRO and I have historically had loads to say about the importance of security awareness, and there’s always more to say on that subject. More and more I’m hearing talk of “culture change” and of “creating security cultures”—conversations that go well beyond mere awareness. I’m sure you’re asking.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #07 [Scam of the Week] The Turkey-Syria Earthquake

KnowBe4

This means you have a bunch of users that unwittingly follow a set of unusual and unnecessary clicks that they should know better than to follow – something they learn very quickly if they are enrolled in new-school security awareness training. Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes? "But

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10 measures for good IT security governance

CGI

Appoint a corporate IT security authority, preferably with a different reporting chain than those responsible for IT operations. Establish an internal audit and review authority with direct lines of communication to the ERRB. I invite you to read more on this topic in our white paper on IT Security Governance.

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News Alert: INE Security enables CISOs to secure board support for cybersecurity training

The Last Watchdog

CISOs are increasingly anxious because while they realize the ax will fall on them when the inevitable breach occurs, securing boardroom support for heavy investment in preventative measures, like training, is challenging in a world where revenue is demanded for each dollar spent. million compared to those with lower levels.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Additionally, the quantity of issues that can arise throughout the data lifecycle would require a longer investigation than the scope of this paper will cover. An organization must ensure that the level of security in its IT systems and processes are aligned with its corresponding level of risk tolerance.