Cybersecurity
Read the latest cyber news, cybersecurity training strategies, data privacy insights, information security leadership features and more for IT security and business security professionals.
Read the latest cyber news, cybersecurity training strategies, data privacy insights, information security leadership features and more for IT security and business security professionals.
- Understanding the security risks of outdated softwareon November 5, 2024 at 5:00 am
Increasing software usage makes it harder for businesses to know what they have and where it’s located while aging apps are harder to patch and protect.
- How to use artificial intelligence to keep financial data safeon November 4, 2024 at 5:00 pm
For any company storing sensitive financial data, security is paramount.
- 3 essential qualities of a successful cybersecurity community forumon November 1, 2024 at 4:00 am
Cybersecurity forums provide information-sharing about the latest threats and attack trends, professional development, networking opportunities and additional resources.
- Global operation EMERALDWHALE steals 15K cloud credentialsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 31, 2024 at 5:15 pm
A global operation called EMERALDWHALE has resulted in the theft of more than 15,000 cloud service credentials.
- Software and IT vendors linked to 67% of energy sector breachesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 30, 2024 at 9:00 am
Two-thirds (67%) of third-party energy sector breaches were caused by software and IT vendors.
- 31 new ransomware groups were discovered in 2024on October 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm
A report by Secureworks revealed a 30% year-over-year rise in active ransomware groups, which demonstrates fragmentation of an established criminal ecosystem.
- Security leaders discuss the Cisco security incidentby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Security leaders discuss the recent Cisco security incident.
- How organizations can defend against the increasing API attack surfaceby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 29, 2024 at 4:00 am
As APIs increase beyond the range of manual control, organizations may face greater security challenges.
- Top 8 tips for implementing MFA effectivelyon October 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm
MFA is a powerful tool in the cybersecurity arsenal that adds extra layers of security beyond just passwords.
- Only 24% of organizations are ‘very confident’ in their AI policieson October 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm
According to recent data, a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is radically shifting how software goes from ideation to deployment.
- Risks and rewards: Managing loyalty program privacy and securityon October 28, 2024 at 4:00 am
Managing loyalty programs isn’t without its challenges. With evolving privacy laws and growing consumer awareness, businesses must carefully balance personalization with privacy.
- 4 essential questions to ask about a prospective SIEMon October 25, 2024 at 4:00 pm
As organizations reevaluate their SIEM, it’s an opportune time to reassess the essential characteristics of an effective SIEM solution.
- 99% of CISOs report fear over losing positions due to a data breachon October 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Nearly all CISOs (99%) are worried about losing their positions if a breach occurs, with 77% of CISOs being very or extremely concerned.
- Countering ransomware: Ransomware gang disruptions do workon October 25, 2024 at 4:00 am
Countering ransomware remains one of the top priorities for nations and their law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
- Multi-Site Mastery: Strategies for Effective Risk Assessmentson October 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm
In this episode of The Security Podcasts we sit down with Mark Landry, National Accounts Director at AMAROK, to discuss navigating multi-site risk assessment effectively.
- 72% of European organizations are using AI in the workplaceon October 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
According to a recent report, 53% of European organizations are confident employees are not properly utilizing generative AI.
- 67% of organizations say employees lack basic security awarenessby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
67% of organizations are concerned that employees lack fundamental security awareness.
- New macOS vulnerability allows unauthorized data accessby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 24, 2024 at 4:36 am
A new macOS vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to evade an operating system’s Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) technology.
- 4 organizations charged with misleading cyber disclosureson October 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The SEC has charged four public companies with misleading disclosures about cyber risks and intrusions.
- Middle East Escalation, Humanitarian Law and Disinformation – Episode 25on October 23, 2024 at 2:20 pm
In episode 25 of the Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion, our trio of hosts pull apart the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
- Back to basics: Why DNS is still foundational even as technology evolveson October 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Getting back to the basics is essential before security leaders can start thinking about engaging with these new technologies.
- CISOs respond: 49% of CISOs plan to leave role without industry actionby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm
A survey shows that nearly half (49%) of CISOs do not believe there is a future for them in this role. CISOs are sharing their insights on this statistic.
- How AI strengthens election security and mitigates corruptionon October 23, 2024 at 4:00 am
As the world navigates the complexities of modern elections, integrating technologies grows as a key strategy in maintaining integrity and trust in — as well as safety of — political systems worldwide.
- Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entitiesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entities via brute force.
- 34% of CIOs ranked securing the network as their number one priorityon October 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
According to a recent report, 34% of chief information officers (CIOs) ranked securing the network as their number one priority.
- Research uncovers new attack method, security leaders share insightsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin discovered a new attack method.
- SolarWinds Help Desk software vulnerability added to CISA catalogueby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Due to evidence of active exploitation, CISA added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalogue.
- A CISO’s guide to creating a cyber resilience toolkiton October 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Every chief information security officer knows it isn’t a matter of “if” but “when” the systems that run their business will be disrupted in some way.
- 68% of healthcare workers experienced a supply chain attackon October 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The effect of cybersecurity incidents on healthcare organizations was analyzed in a recent Proofpoint report.
- 93% of hackers believe enterprise AI tools create a new attack vectorby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm
93% of hackers believe AI tools used by companies have opened up a new attack vector for malicious actors to exploit.