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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. Cybersecurity laws and regulations encompass a range of legal requirements designed to protect information systems and data from cyber threats.

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MY TAKE: New ‘cyberthreat index’ shows SMBs cognizant of big risks, ill-prepared to deal with them

The Last Watchdog

That said, it’s also clear that all too many SMBs remain ill equipped to assess evolving cyber threats, much less effectively mitigate them. According to the Cyberthreat Index, 45 percent of all SMBs and 56% of large SMBs believe they are vulnerable to “imminent” threats of cybersecurity attacks.

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MY TAKE: Is Satya Nadella’s ‘Secure Future Initiative’ a deja vu of ‘Trustworthy Computing?’

The Last Watchdog

On January 15, 2002, Bill Gates issued his famous “ Trustworthy Computing ” (TC) company-wide memo, slamming the brakes on Windows Server 2003 development and temporarily redirecting his top engineers to emphasize security as a top priority. The common denominator is trust—critical then and now.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

Quantum computing focuses on developing computer technology based on principles that describe how particles and energy react at the atomic and subatomic levels. While the science is a bit muddy for those who are not quantum theory experts, we can all agree that quantum computing is faster than any other computing technology.

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As market for cyber insurance booms, watchdog calls for better data

SC Magazine

The figures suggest the sectors that bore the full brunt of some of the worst cyber attacks of the pandemic were the most likely to see the value of insuring specifically around cyber threats. “I “That of course then increases the price, that’s how you get a hardening of a market,” said Lyle.

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FISMA vs. FedRAMP in Government Cybersecurity

Centraleyes

Historical Context History of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) emerged as a legislative response to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Enacted in 2002, FISMA represented a shift in how the U.S. government approached information security.

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New Nemertes Study Reveals Benefits of Zero Trust Extend Far Beyond Network Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Nemertes , a global research-based advisory and consulting firm that analyzes the business value of emerging technologies, announces the release of a Real Economic Value study on Appgate SDP , an industry-leading Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. Learn more at appgate.com.