The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2022

In a recent survey of US-based CEOs, talent shortages and cybersecurity were listed as two of the top five business concerns in 2022. The bottom line: organizations with unfilled cybersecurity roles are leaving themselves vulnerable to the growing number of cyber threats. Today, there are more paths into cybersecurity than ever.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CVE-2022-38028 Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. CISA added the Windows Print Spooler flaw CVE-2022-38028 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2021

Many universities offer massive open online courses (MOOC) in cybersecurity. While you’ll need a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily in cybersecurity specifically) for most of these jobs, the median pay is a very solid $47.95/hr. One of the hottest fields right now on the WFH radar is the information technology (IT) sector.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The creation of a dedicated emergency number for cybersecurity could provide an effective solution to this rapidly growing challenge The growing threat of cybercrime is calling for new and innovative defense strategies. What benefits A dedicated cybersecurity emergency number would have several benefits.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

31, 2023 – Hornetsecurity has recently launched The Security Swarm podcast series to shed light on the latest cybersecurity issues. This podcast is one of many new approaches we have introduced to support and educate cybersecurity decision-makers across the world.” Hannover, Germany, Aug.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

CISA and FBI warned of attacks conducted by the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang against the education sector in the country. The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory warning that the Bl00dy Ransomware group is actively targeting the education sector by exploiting the PaperCut remote-code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-27350.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. For now, AI is the copilot and humans remain irreplaceable in the cybersecurity equation. Educate your workforce.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 29, 2023

CISOs need to educate all arms of the business on security best practices so it becomes part of the business culture, thus expanding who's keeping watch. Automating routine tasks will help scale security.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Chicago, Ill.,

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

World Youth Skills Day 2023: Engaging Youth with Cybersecurity madhav Thu, 07/13/2023 - 04:56 In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them. Tick-in-the-box training. Spotty patching. No disaster plans. Visibility gaps.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 30, 2020

Microsoft's Diana Kelley on Ensuring Care for the People Behind Those Processes and Technologies When securing the remote workforce, it's important to be mindful of the human challenges - educating children, caring for elders and dealing with the barrage of COVID-19 news, says Microsoft's Diana Kelley, who shares insights on balancing cybersecurity (..)

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To help provide some guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada hosted its 2023 technology, privacy and cybersecurity virtual summit. Our leading lawyers were joined by prominent industry leaders to discuss and explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the technology, privacy, and cybersecurity landscape.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania observed that “nowhere is the workforce-skills gap more pronounced than in cybersecurity.”. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that there will be 3.5 This shortage is significantly impacting corporate America, and it is particularly dire across federal, state and local governments.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 11, 2023

Too many people are unsure how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. Hiring managers who are worried about finding candidates because of the much-discussed cybersecurity skills gap should consider the underlying issue, which I'd like to call the cybersecurity careers gap. Explain what a cybersecurity career entails.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This overconfidence is cause for concern for many cybersecurity professionals as humans are the number one reason for breaches (how many of your passwords are qwerty or 1234five?). Still, there are many ways that consumers and enterprises can protect their data and educate one another on the very real threat that these invisible enemies are.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

25, 2023 – Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer Flexxon (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of ex-Intel and Microsoft executive Mr Ravi Agarwal to its advisory board. Its X-PHY Cybersecure SSD was unveiled in 2021 and has since been integrated into laptops from leading PC manufacturers including Lenovo, HP, ASUS and more.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Organizations must stay ahead of these threats, but it can be challenging due to the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape. Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. Promote security awareness and education among employees.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

million grant through the MassTech Collaborative’s MassCyberCenter to CyberTrust Massachusetts, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem, to support cybersecurity resiliency for Massachusetts communities and help develop a talent pipeline at Masschusetts colleges and universities to encourage students to enter the field.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. Therefore, educating your employees about the importance of security to your network is critical. Cyber attack targets.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Aspen Institute’s Aspen Cybersecurity Group — I’m a member — has released its cybersecurity policy agenda for the next four years. The next administration and Congress cannot simultaneously address the wide array of cybersecurity risks confronting modern society.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency and the FBI warned about the increase in ransomware attacks targeting the US K-12 educational sector. The US CISA and the FBI warned about the increase in ransomware attacks targeting the US K-12 educational sector aimed at data theft and disruption of distance learning services.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. The guide also serves as an educational resource on the latest security technologies.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 7, 2021

” By late primary school, kids will be taught to be respectful online, including “responding respectfully to other people’s opinions even if they are different from personal opinions.” ” I have mixed feeling about this.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 6, 2023

In this episode of "Cybersecurity Insights," Antoinette Hodes of Check Point Research discusses the need to consolidate an organization's cybersecurity posture, gain visibility into OT and IT assets, and use cybersecurity education to increase worker safety.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. These errors are not always entirely preventable, as some level of human error is inevitable, but proper training in cybersecurity awareness can greatly decrease the likelihood of human mistakes leading to data breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. The group targeted municipal governments, county governments, public higher education and K-12 schools, and emergency services (e.g., organizations since 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Setting Up Your Risk Management System. What IT Assets Need Protection?

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use. By working together, a robust cybersecurity framework can be established to protect investor data. When it comes to alternative asset trading, protecting investor data is of critical importance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Guarding Against Digital Phantoms: Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares! Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close only days after the full moon, reminding us that spooky season may be fading, but cyber vigilance remains essential. These attacks are a haunting of sorts, disrupting your digital peace.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 15, 2021

The federal government is emphasizing cybersecurity regulation, education, and defense strategies this year.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last week, the department uncovered a data breach that occurred back in June stemming from what it deems to be a cybersecurity ransomware incident.

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

On December 9, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) met to discuss, among many other topics, three proposed draft regulations that were required by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Automated Decision-Making Technology, Cybersecurity Audits, and Risk Assessments.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

As we enter 2022, the shortage of cybersecurity pros hasn’t gotten better. There are currently about 435,000 cybersecurity job openings available in the United States, up from approximately 314,000 in 2019. The Cybersecurity Hiring Gap. Obstacles to Cybersecurity Hiring. In fact, it’s gotten worse. Non-competitive Wages.

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