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

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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2022

At the start of this year, analysts identified a number of trends driving the growth of cybersecurity. Among them: an expanding digital footprint, growing attack surfaces, and increasing government regulation. billion in venture capital poured into cybersecurity companies globally. Related: Taking API proliferation seriously.

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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. Mitnick often represented the company at conferences and discussed his experience in KnowBe4 training videos.

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IG Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The post Amazon releases free cybersecurity awareness training via About Amazon appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the link here.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 1, 2024

The UK government's third phase of research shows how well UK organizations have been improving their cybersecurity efforts but indicates that the risk from certain attacks have only been reduced marginally.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released the finalized amendments of Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations. This notice requirement explicitly applies to cybersecurity incidents occurring to the covered entity itself, its affiliates, or a third-party service provider.

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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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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. Government Initiatives.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Meanwhile, the (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 202 1 found that 72% of cyber security professionals are required by their organisation to earn certifications. But when organisations are dealing with Cloud services provided by Microsoft, it makes sense to gain the requisite training straight from the source.

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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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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? Also read : Top Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tools for 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year, bringing transformative advancements and new challenges in tech and cybersecurity. This necessitates a shift in cybersecurity strategies.

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The Texas Record

AUGUST 27, 2019

On Friday, August 16, over twenty local government entities in Texas were targeted by a coordinated ransomware attack. This incident is the most recent in a year marked by cyberattacks on state and local governments across the country. Cybersecurity Best Practices. DIR offers cybersecurity resources to Texas local governments.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2022

” Also read: AI & ML Cybersecurity: The Latest Battleground for Attackers & Defenders. It leverages sophisticated deep learning systems to create content and is trained on enormous amounts of publicly available online text like Wikipedia. . ” Read next: AI in Cybersecurity: How It Works.

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When implemented in a responsible way—where the technology is fully governed, privacy is protected and decision making is transparent and explainable—AI has the power to usher in a new era of government services. AI’s value is not limited to advances in industry and consumer products alone.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2022

You must understand that this is training. I give you my word of honor that our cyber army will soon finish training in your territory, and we will go on the offensive. The post Pro-Russian hacktivists target Italy government websites appeared first on Security Affairs. Our Legion is learning to kill your servers!

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

(“Carnival”), the world’s largest cruise-ship operator, for violations of the Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) in connection with four cybersecurity events between 2019 and 2021, including two ransomware events. . NYDFS also found that Carnival had failed to implement basic protocols to prevent data breaches.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This is where AI governance comes into play: addressing these potential and inevitable problems of adoption. AI governance refers to the practice of directing, managing and monitoring an organization’s AI activities. An AI governance framework ensures the ethical, responsible and transparent use of AI and machine learning (ML).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2023

Researchers discovered a new info stealer dubbed SYS01 stealer targeting critical government infrastructure and manufacturing firms. And SYS01 stealer at heart relies on a social engineering campaign, so it’s important to train users about the tricks adversaries use so they know how to spot them.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Executive Order About Cybersecurity Urging Zero Trust Adoption. Aimed at “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity”, the EO was issued on May 12, 2021, which is the starting point by which many of the requirements and due dates are measured. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 07:09. Key Points of the Executive Order.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

or MEDC, I’m prepared to rechristen Michigan the Cybersecurity Best Practices State. My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. Getting proactive.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach? Cybersecurity breach statistics to destroy your appetite". Another consequence is that 59% of retailers reported having five or more key management solutions, leading to increased vulnerabilities and cybersecurity challenges. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 07:07.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 17, 2020

Audit Finds DoD Would Benefit From Better Security Training The U.S. Defense Department needs to improve its cybersecurity training programs for civilian and military employees to reduce the risks that common security incidents pose, a new audit from the Government Accountability Office finds.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Of the many cybersecurity executives I’ve interviewed, Keenan Skelly’s career path may be the most distinctive. Related: How ‘gamification’ makes training stick. military carry out training exercises for real life cyber warfare. But that’s a ways off, especially in cybersecurity. “I Hiring imperative.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Between 2019 and 2020, SolarWinds experienced a two-year long cybersecurity incident where the threat actor inserted malicious code into the Orion products, which were then sold to more than 18,000 customers globally. These statements were allegedly starkly different from the known vulnerabilities to cybersecurity incidents.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Congress is considering legislation that would prevent the world's largest train maker, the Chinese-owned CRRC Corporation, from competing on new contracts in the United States. It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

On February 21, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order and issued several federal rules aimed at improving the cybersecurity of U.S. The measures introduce new cybersecurity requirements and standards for stakeholders of the U.S. ports and maritime supply chains. Coast Guard in its ability to address cyber threats.

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Getting Information Done

MAY 15, 2017

This past weekend the world was overwhelmed by the cyberattack that spread around the globe hitting businesses, hospitals, and government agencies in over 150 countries. Was it a failure of Cybersecurity professionals? I point to the lack of effective information governance as a root cause. Why did this happen? I guess not!

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Security organizations must maintain the ability to gain real-time visibility into their current posture – both from a risk governance perspective and from a compliance perspective. Security vendor consolidation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released its second, proposed amendments to the Part 500 Cybersecurity Rule. The proposed amendments revise several aspects of the draft Cybersecurity Rule amendments released on July 29, 2022. Cybersecurity Plan.

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IG Guru

JANUARY 14, 2021

Organizations worldwide rely on ISACA® for cutting-edge enterprise solutions, training and certifications. We’re globally recognized for our IT controls and cybersecurity solutions, […]. The post Infographic: Managing Cybersecurity Risk (Complimentary Copy) from ISACA appeared first on IG GURU.

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