Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Also; The 'Quantum Divide'; Global AI Regulatory Trends In the latest weekly update, four editors at ISMG discuss important cybersecurity and privacy issues, including how to keep assets secure in the quantum era, when common usernames pose a cybersecurity threat, and how to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation in AI.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology and best practices for treating cybersecurity as a business enabler, instead of an onerous cost-center, have long been readily available. Related: Data privacy vs data security However, this remains a novel concept at most companies. Can you frame the barriers and obstacles companies can expect to encounter.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 24, 2020

Thousands of people graduate from colleges and universities each year with cybersecurity or computer science degrees only to find employers are less than thrilled about their hands-on, foundational skills. Rarely am I asked which practical skills they should seek to make themselves more appealing candidates for a future job.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 21, 2024

In an age when 70% - 90% of successful data breaches involve social engineering (which gets past all other defenses), sufficient training is needed to best reduce human-side cybersecurity risk. Everyone should be trained in how to recognize social engineering attempts, how to mitigate (i.e., delete, ignore, etc.)

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 17, 2022

Infoblox has invested in shifting left in the cybersecurity kill chain with on-premises, cloud and hybrid versions of its BloxOne Threat Defense tools, which help security practitioners find and identify threats earlier and mitigate risks, says President and CEO Jesper Andersen.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. To help, we’ll cover the pros, built-in biases, and suitability of each type of technology review and how to use each review type as a buyer.

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Data Breach Today

MAY 30, 2022

Shankar Karthikason on How to Stem the Growing Cyberthreat to Manufacturing Manufacturing is a huge industry with massive amounts of critical data and IoT surfaces, and it is also a lucrative target for cybercriminals.

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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. Consumers will begin to see their favorite applications touting “quantum-secure encryption.” Executive Order 14028 , across the globe.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Digital twins are just one example of a complex system, but they expose companies to a lot of risk if they are not properly implemented with a cybersecurity plan in place. Clearly, it is crucial that any digital twins (or other complex systems) are secured at the highest level. Access security challenges. Managing scenarios.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

They are also vulnerable to prompt injections , a significant security flaw with no apparent fix. Cybersecurity researchers discovered that hackers can create self-propagating worms that spread by tricking LLM-powered virtual assistants into emailing malware to unsuspecting contacts. The remoteli.io

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 26, 2023

As the threat of cybercrime grows with each passing year, cybersecurity must begin utilizing artificial intelligence tools to better combat digital threats. However, the truth is that automated AI tools work best in the hands of cybersecurity professionals instead of replacing them.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 13, 2021

Rebecca Herold, host of the podcast show "Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor," weighs in on the state of cybersecurity and privacy education and gives her recommendations on how to remedy the many issues the security community faces today.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2024

Blocking a program in a firewall is a security measure that protects systems from unwanted access. Learn how to block a program in a firewall by exploring when to allow or block programs, methods to permanently or temporarily block in Windows or MacOS, and the common troubleshooting tips.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

Notify the security team Once you’ve disconnected the affected systems, notify your IT security team of the attack. Following the attack, you should also consider conducting a security audit and updating all systems. This approach, known as the 3-2-1 rule, allows you to restore your data swiftly and avoid ransom payments.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Last Watchdog’s mission is to foster useful understanding about emerging cybersecurity and privacy exposures. That’s why I’m thrilled to point out that Last Watchdog has been recognized, once again, as a trusted source of information on cybersecurity and privacy topics. We’ve been named one of the Top 10 cybersecurity webzines in 2021.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In July 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt new cybersecurity rules and requirements for all market entities to address risks. This added cybersecurity amendment to Form 10-K is also important as it will shine light on the regulation of a company’s cybersecurity protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2022

cybersecurity agencies joined their counterparts in the UK and New Zealand to offer guidance so organizations can use PowerShell safely. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CIS) between cybersecurity authorities from the U.S., This week, U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

To celebrate National Computer Security Day , which is recognized on November 30 every year, KnowBe4 encourages all IT and security professionals to train their workforce how to stay safe from cybersecurity threats as the organization’s last line of defense.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. A hacker managed to identify a weak spot in a security camera model. Poor credentials.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Together, the companies are empowering AV and media companies to improve their cybersecurity stance by providing a “clean bill of health” for their digital media environments, ensuring hardware and software are current, and protecting media storage and devices against the threat of malware. Kenilworth, NJ, Feb. Vulnerability management.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Trust is the crucial bridge between security and people, but excessive or misguided trust can pose serious security risks.

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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. billion in venture capital poured into cybersecurity companies globally. Securing APIs. The SolarWinds attack made API supply chain security a front-page story in 2020. Related: Taking API proliferation seriously.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Related: How the Middle East paved the way to CMMC. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 Crucially, this includes accounting for the cybersecurity posture of third-party partners. Here are my takeaways: Passing muster.

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Outpost24

DECEMBER 13, 2021

CISA Shields Up: How to prepare for the Russia-Ukraine cybersecurity hazard. Full-Stack Security. Florian Barre. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 05:57. CISA issues ‘Shields Up’ alert to warn US companies about potential Russian hacking attempts to disrupt essential services and critical infrastructure as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates.

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this episode of "Cybersecurity Unplugged," Amit Shah, director of product marketing at Dynatrace, discusses the implications of the Log4Shell software vulnerability and the need for organizations to take an observability-led approach to software development and security going forward.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a tiny bit more to Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk than just a lumbering hardware giant striving to secure a firmer foothold in the software business. As a leading supplier of advanced security information and event management ( SIEM ) technology, Splunk happens to find itself in the thick of a tectonic shift.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Cisco’s $28 billion acquisition of Splunk comes at an inflection point of security teams beginning to adopt to working with modern, cloud-native data lakes. Related: Dasera launches new Snowflake platform For years, Splunk has been the workhorse SIEM for many enterprise Security Operation Centers (SOCs).

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Lenny Zeltser

OCTOBER 14, 2021

No matter the years of experience in cybersecurity, security professionals are often in situations where crucial details are missing. Read the posts to learn how to use questions to succeed with the following cybersecurity activities: Planning : Preparing for tactical and strategic projects to strength the security program.

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Jamf

APRIL 21, 2023

But facing unanticipated risks, such as those surrounding cybersecurity threats, poses significant challenges to the integrity, security and safety of endpoints, data and stakeholders. Running a company is difficult enough when dealing with known issues that can affect business outcomes.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 30, 2021

Agency Describes How to Apply Its Cybersecurity Framework NIST has drafted guidelines for how to use its cybersecurity framework to address cyberthreats and other security issues that can target state and local election infrastructure and disrupt voting.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2022

I had the chance to visit with Jess Burn, a Forrester principal advisor to CISOs, about the cybersecurity ramifications. We discussed how the challenge has become defending the cloud-edge perimeter. This entails embracing new security frameworks, like Zero Trust Network Access, as well as adopting new security tools and strategies.

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Dark Reading

JULY 12, 2023

Generative AI is the cybersecurity resource that never sleeps. Here are some of the ways security-focused generative AI can benefit different members of the SOC team.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Active Directory is one of the most critically important IT assets and a frequent target of hackers, so securing it is a top priority for IT and security teams. When someone modified it, they most likely added permissions to the Security Tab, which you can check and then remove if they are no longer required.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 28, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have released a report providing insights on how to enhance supply chain security in the wake of the SolarWinds attack. NIST, CISA Highlight Key Steps to Take The U.S.

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