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NEW TECH: Trend Micro flattens cyber risks — from software development to deployment

The Last Watchdog

Flattening cyber risks Granted, holistic security practices are in a nascent stage and, yes, there’s a long, long way to go. EDR technologies trace back to the antivirus (AV) software suites invented in the late 1980s to cut off the earliest iterations of computer viruses. I’ll keep watch.

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Peer Report from Critical Start Explores Cyber Risk Landscape

SecureWorld News

Today, Critical Start released its second annual Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report, which explores concerns and challenges around cyber risk mitigation for enterprises. Most notably, the report uncovered that 86% of cybersecurity professionals' top concern is unknown cyber risks versus known threats.

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Demystifying the Maze: A Guide to Cyber Risk Quantification Methods

Security Boulevard

C ybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls and antivirus software. In today's data-driven world, effectively managing cybersecurity risk requires quantification: turning abstract threats into concrete numbers. This blog is your compass to navigate the landscape of cyber risk quantification methods.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: MSSPs are well-positioned to help companies achieve cyber resiliency

The Last Watchdog

MSSPs arrived on the scene 15 years ago to supply device security as a contracted service: antivirus, firewalls, email security and the like. They could help enterprises and SMBs overcome the IT skills shortage, truly mitigate cyber risks and comply with audit requirements, to boot. Guest expert: Chris Prewitt, CTO, Inversion6.

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A Practical Approach to FAIR Cyber Risk Quantification

Security Boulevard

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, managing risk is no longer about simply setting up firewalls and antivirus software. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, organizations require a robust and comprehensive framework to understand and quantify risk in monetary terms.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

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

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GUEST ESSAY: A new year, a familiar predicament — consumers face intensifying cybersecurity risks

The Last Watchdog

This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. For example, it’s crucial to install an antivirus solution that automatically defends your digital devices from cyberattacks by predicting, preventing, and addressing them in real time. Security tools and services.

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