The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Boston, July 7, 2023 — CybSafe, the human risk management platform, has today announced CEO Oz Alashe MBE has been named as a SecurityInfoWatch.com , Security Business and Security Technology Executive magazines’ 2023 Security Industry Innovator Award winner. We are developing intelligent software to help them.”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. Here is part one of three groupings.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In December 2023, as cyberattacks surged, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new cybersecurity disclosure rules in July 2023, which took effect in September 2023, with compliance required by December 2023. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2023

Add “that’s where the data is” to crime risk for the financial industry today, including banks, insurance companies, lenders, investment companies, credit agencies, exchanges and the many third parties that make the money go around. “Because that’s where the money is” – the classic answer from a bank robber on why he robbed banks.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

21, 2023 — Qualys , a cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions leader, unveiled its forward-looking vision of the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform on Nov. The Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform addresses this issue head-on by delivering a unified view of risk under one agent and a single scalable solution.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2023

Survey participants named “cost management” their number one priority for 2023. The post 3 Ways to Defend a Cybersecurity Budget with Cyber Risk Quantification appeared first on Security Boulevard. On the other hand, 79% said they intend to make new investments in the new year in “digital transformation.”.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Cyberrisk is business risk. But how should we communicate this risk to the business, to clients, or to investors? Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Amid a backdrop of increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyberattacks, APTs are a growing concern for CISOs and cyber risk owners.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

28, 2023 – AppDirect , the world’s leading B2B subscription commerce platform, today released key findings from its IT Business Leaders 2024 Outlook Report. Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). San Francisco, Calif.,

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

As we do every year, we’re reading the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report for 2023 with respect for the service they provide to the cybersecurity and cyber risk community with this massive effort in data gathering and interpretation, and admiration for the clarity (and humor!) of their presentation.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

At the start of 2023, consumers remain out in the cold when it comes to online protection. With more and more people working remotely, unsecured home or public WiFi networks represent a security risk not only to individuals but to their companies as well. Related: Leveraging employees as human sensors.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2023

It’s high stakes in the cyber risk landscape for healthcare ­providers, payers, medical device makers, third-party vendors, and the rest of a complex ecosystem where cyber events have real-world consequences in cancelled surgeries, disrupted emergency rooms, and damaging releases of the most sensitive personal information (PHI).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

21, 2023 — Qualys , a cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions leader, unveiled its forward-looking vision of the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform on Nov. Foster City, Calif.,

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2023

Cybersecurity budgets under pressure…regulators tightening risk disclosure rules.breakdown in the cyber insurance market. As 2022 ended, a series of trends lined up that will set the agenda in 2023 for cyber risk and security leaders.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

19, 2023, someone targeted a T-Mobile phone number belonging to a Kroll employee “in a highly sophisticated ‘SIM swapping’ attack.” In February 2023, KrebsOnSecurity chronicled SIM-swapping attacks claimed by these groups against T-Mobile employees in more than 100 separate incidents in the second half of 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. MFA will remain critical to basic cyber hygiene, but it will cease to be seen as a stand-alone ‘set and forget’ solution.

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Trend Micro

JANUARY 7, 2024

Trend Micro's bug bounty program Zero Day Initiative 2023 performance gives a glimpse inside the world of threat-hunting and cyber risk prevention

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

A report from 2023 revealed that 67% of energy and utility companies faced ransomware attacks, with many incidents exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. The issue serves as a reminder of the potential risks inherent in widely used software.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2023

10 critical questions you need answered to optimize your cybersecurity budget in 2023. The post 10 Cybersecurity Budget Questions for 2023 appeared first on Axio. The post 10 Cybersecurity Budget Questions for 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

New York, NY, July 27, 2023 – QBE North America today announced the launch of a cyber insurance program with new MGA, Converge, acting as program administrator. The program will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Ask A Ciso Series: Part 3 – How should CISOs prepare themselves for 2023 challenges? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But 2023 might be the year it all comes to fruition. In 2023, experts predict we will see even more widespread adoption of AI in cybersecurity. In 2023, we can expect this skills and labor shortage to continue. Cyber insurance trends in 2023. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 13, 2023

based institute’s cybersecurity framework helps organizations of all sizes understand, manage, and reduce their cyber-risk levels and better protect their data. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is one of the standard-bearers in global cybersecurity. While NIST hasn’t directly developed

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Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

1, 2023 – Guardz , the cybersecurity company securing and insuring SMEs, today disclosed the existence of a Hidden Virtual Network Computing (hVNC) malware targeting macOS devices. Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Washington, DC — December 11, 2023 — The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has appointed long-time information-security-industry veteran and cybersecurity expert witness, Joseph Steinberg, to the organization’s Computer Crime & Digital Evidence Committee. patent filings.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

The latest guidance for adopting AI securely comes from the World Economic Forum, whose new Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards report seeks to explain how organizations can benefit from AI while reducing their cybersecurity risks. Do we weigh risks against rewards when considering new AI projects?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

November 29, 2023 – Kiteworks , which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network (PCN), released today its Sensitive Content Communications 2024 Forecast Report. San Mateo, Calif., Get the full 2024 Forecast report here.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

As more everyday items become connected through the Internet of Things, the cyber risk landscape changes. Threat actors know that consumers and businesses deploy these devices rapidly to reap their benefits, often without much appreciation for the security risks. Here’s what’s.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 — Kovrr , the leading global provider of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) solutions, announces the release of its new Fortune 1000 Cyber Risk Report, shedding light on the complex and ever-evolving cyber risk landscape across various industry sectors and the respective financial repercussions companies may consequently face.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Keen awareness of business risk 2. and he discussed why teams, strategies, and processes are essential for managing your organization's cyber risk. Smeaton was in dire need of a vehicle and was able to trade his watch for an old, beat-up Toyota, which he drove into the warzone, and saved his friend's family.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Run the industry’s fastest scans to discover all risks. • with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Powered by the Qualys Cloud Platform, the vulnerability management tool enables you to prioritize assets, groups of assets, and vulnerabilities based on business risk. Qualys VMDR 2.0

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2023

“We have met the enemy and he is us,” goes the old joke, never truer than in cyber risk -- Insider Error ranked #2, and Insider Misuse #3 among risk themes for total loss exposure in the RiskLens 2023 Cybersecurity Risk Report (#1 went to Basic Web Application Attacks).

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