Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2022

Anonymous also launched massive DDoS attacks against the main Belarussian government websites for the support that Belarus provides to Russia in the invasion of #Ukraine. JUST IN: Massive attack carried by #Anonymous against the Belarusian government for their complicity in the #Ukraine invasion.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Chinese hackers employed open-source tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning, according to the government experts, they have utilized open-source router specific software frameworks, RouterSploit and RouterScan [ T1595.002 ], to identify vulnerable devices to target. ” reads the advisory published by the US agencies.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 20, 2022

Here, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape in 2021, including the total number of publicly disclosed security incidents, the number of compromised records and the sectors most susceptible to data breaches. IT Governance discovered 1,243 security incidents in 2021, which accounted for 5,126,930,507 breached records.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It does not expand the private right of action to all CCPA violations; it retains the opt-out consent model for the sale of personal information; and it leaves room for the continued use of loyalty and other financial incentive programs that rely upon the use of consumers’ personal information. A Closer Look at Key CPRA Provisions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools. Proposed SEC Security Changes. Therefore, we should examine each category and consider what the rules fundamentally request. for past events and the template of information required for those follow-up reports. SEC cybersecurity incidents preparation.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

The organization’s choice will depend on the category of the target organization, the goal of the pen test and the scope of the security test. It requires an organization to understand its security issues and security policy for there to be a fair vulnerability analysis prior to the pen testing process.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes. According to Abnormal Security, nearly every aspect of the request looked legitimate. The email attaches a legitimate-looking payoff letter complete with loan details.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

I'm Robert Vamosi, and in this episode I'm talking about the shortage of infosec experts and how, through the use of computer Capture the Flag competitions, or CTF, the US military, for example, is attempting to address the shortage of information security experts through gamification. FRANK: Like a password policy problem.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

I'm Robert Vamosi, and in this episode I'm talking about the shortage of infosec experts and how, through the use of computer Capture the Flag competitions, or CTF, the US military, for example, is attempting to address the shortage of information security experts through gamification. FRANK: Like a password policy problem.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

No one can be an expert at everything, and very few organizations can afford to hire experts in every facet of information technology (IT). To ensure robust IT and security capabilities, most organizations turn to outsourcing to provide a wide variety of solutions to satisfy their even wider variety of outsourcing needs.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

I'm Robert Vamosi, and in this episode I'm talking about the shortage of infosec experts and how, through the use of computer Capture the Flag competitions, or CTF, the US military, for example, is attempting to address the shortage of information security experts through gamification. FRANK: Like a password policy problem.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 5, 2019

The SHIELD Act also adds a new data security requirement for companies to adopt reasonable safeguards to protect state residents’ data. 6) adjusts the security program in light of business changes or new circumstances; and. (C)

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 8, 2023

What if you are a woman in information security? I’m Robert Vamosi, and in the episode I’m talking about diversity, equality, and inclusion in information security with one of the industries' most successful examples. But what if you’re an immigrant or just a person of color. And the good news?

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 18, 2011

The definition also includes biometric data, passwords and financial information such as bank account details, credit and debit card details. Information that is freely available or accessible in the public domain or furnished under the Right to Information Act 2005 is excluded from the definition of sensitive personal data.

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IT Governance

APRIL 25, 2023

A malicious threat can be an employee, contractor or business partner who is liable to leak sensitive information. Preventing this from happening requires a nuanced approach to information security, and it’s one that organisations are increasingly struggling with. Insider threats fall into two categories: malicious or negligent.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Information security is not yet a science; outside of the handful of issues falling under the field of cryptography, there is no formalized system of classification. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. Perimeter Defense Perimeter defense blocks threats at the network’s edge.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

It’s gained more momentum in recent weeks with the Department of Defense and the Biden Administration , in reaction to such high-profile attacks as those on SolarWinds , Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya , urging government agencies and private companies to adopt a zero-trust architecture. . Remote Work and Security.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

However, the range of threats organisations face is much broader than this, encompassing anything that can adversely affect their information systems, including the theft, destruction, disclosure, modification or unauthorised access to data. Malicious insiders : An organisation’s own staff is often its biggest security weakness.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

What steps will the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) take to ensure organisations comply with the recently enforced GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? The data included contact information, usernames and encrypted passwords. Data breaches. It seems like there is another one being reported in the news every week.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Can criminal hackers shut down a city’s electrical grid? Well, nothing’s impossible. But how might it actually happen? And how might we defend ourselves? Here’s the CBS evening news : CBS: Nearly a quarter of a million people lost power in this small Ukrainian city when it was targeted by a suspected Russian attack last December.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Vamosi: That's Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the US Department of Homeland Security.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Vamosi: That's Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the US Department of Homeland Security.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 2, 2023

In this case, the alleged leaker was prolific on social media. That’s understandable, given his age. So, investigators and reporters had a name. But could they connect this name to the evidence that they had? They could. It turns out some of the classified documents were photographed on a marble countertop, like in a kitchen countertop.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2019

This week, we discuss Google’s €50 million GDPR fine, GDPR complaints against eight streaming services, Facebook’s Supreme Court appeal and its potential effects on the EU-US Privacy Shield, and an Emergency Directive from the US Department of Homeland Security. Here are this week’s stories.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2018

This week, we discuss Norton’s new Cyber Security Insights Report, the inevitability of a category one cyber attack on the UK, unofficial PDFs of Fire and Fury spreading malware, and further fallout from the Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 26 January 2018.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 3, 2019

The short-lived nature of most political campaigns typically precludes them from building formal cybersecurity security programs. The following checklist presents several categories of attack methods and proposes countermeasures. Install security updates for your apps and the OS as soon as they come out.

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