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

The Last Watchdog

MSSPs started out some 15 years ago providing email security and firewall upkeep, but today they often provide vulnerability patching and even endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) services, as well. Flattening cyber risks Granted, holistic security practices are in a nascent stage and, yes, there’s a long, long way to go.

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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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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. Can the MSSPs pull off the heroics?

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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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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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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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U.S. Commerce Department Bans Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products

SecureWorld News

One of the things cybersecurity professionals should be aware of is the origin company of whatever antivirus software they are using for the organization," said Burton Kelso , TEDx and Cybersecurity Technology Speaker. Cybersecurity professionals should read the terms of service for any antivirus, VPN, or firewall software they are using.