The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

Apple last week announced new security features specifically intended to offer “specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.”. Also concerning is the fact that in Apple’s Lockdown announcement, Ivan Krsti?,

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Businesses must adopt tools and automation capable of invoking immediate action, even at the risk of false positives. Raising security baselines across industries is essential, with risk mitigationnot acceptancebecoming the standard. Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. The directive comes amid a surge in attacks targeting previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used security and networking appliances.

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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. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024?

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Lets explore the risks associated with Automated Driving. One way to read it is that those disciplines have strongly developed safety cultures, which generally do not consider cybersecurity problems. This paper is the cybersecurity specialists making the argument that cyber will fit into safety, and how to do so.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So, having just written my predictions for cybersecurity for the coming year, which will be coming to you shortly, I thought I’d look back at the ones I made for this year (for the International Security Journal (ISJ) ) and discover how accurate they were. Regretfully, I’ve not seen as much change as I would have liked.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2024

16, 2024, CyberNewsWire — The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. Effective AI security HyperShield’s introduction into the cybersecurity arena brings a suite of advanced capabilities centered around AI-powered security systems and IT security automation.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Patient data exposures. Security-privacy teamwork.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become an utmost priority. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges in the field of cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

And in cybersecurity, hyperautomation could be the thing that makes the constant onslaught of alerts and cyber incidents manageable. Read also: Automating Security Risk Assessments for Better Protection. Gartner’s report highlights a new trend toward cybersecurity mesh architecture—an architecture of asset-first protection.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

Many people are in the process of shifting back into office operations while balancing the potential risks and benefits of remote work. One of the most concerning cybersecurity trends this year is closely connected to 2020. Businesses can use a Q1 cybersecurity hygiene house cleaning to defend against fileless attacks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology evolves and our dependence on digital systems increases, the cybersecurity threat landscape also rapidly changes, posing fresh challenges for organizations striving to protect their assets and data. Cybersecurity has always been seen as a catch-up game, with determined adversaries a step ahead.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s discuss an acronym reshaping the business world: Vendor Risk Management , or VRM. With supply chains extending across multiple regions and involving numerous third-party vendors, organizations face unprecedented challenges in managing vendor risks effectively. What risks are you facing?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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The State of Security

JULY 17, 2022

Among the many challenges businesses contend with in the global marketplace today, the 11th Allianz Risk Barometer 2022 ranks cybersecurity threats as the most important business risk. To safeguard their network systems and entire security architecture, […]… Read More.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2019

Remember when, over the course of the 2000s and 2010s, the cybersecurity industry innovated like crazy to address software flaws in operating systems and business applications? Loucaides One type of common firmware vulnerability isn’t so much a coding flaw as it is an architectural soft spot, if you will. Talk more soon.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Geert van der Linden, EVP & Head of Global Cybersecurity Practice at Capgemini. Adding to these challenges is the new era of almost limitless connectivity, which is changing the way we live and work, all the while causing havoc for cybersecurity teams. As a result, organizations must adapt quickly or risk significant costs.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

Understanding cybersecurity aspects addressed by Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) In an increasingly digital world, where businesses rely on cloud services and remote access, cybersecurity has become paramount. These controls mitigate the risks of unauthorized access and data leakage.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A pair of recent $100 million funding rounds show that venture capital is still flowing into cybersecurity startups despite economic headwinds and rising interest rates. But strong cybersecurity deals could be what Wall Street needs to get back on track. Apiiro Takes Aim at Supply Chain Risks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. The post A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today released key IT security trends that will affect organizations of all sizes in 2023. To address this threat, organizations of all sizes while conducting a risk assessment need to take into account the vulnerabilities of all third-party software or firmware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding AI threats Mitigating AI threats risks requires a comprehensive approach to AI security, including careful design and testing of AI models, robust data protection measures, continuous monitoring for suspicious activity, and the use of secure, reliable infrastructure.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurants often focus on business growth and customer experience, leaving cybersecurity as an afterthought. Each of these assets handles data transfer and storage in unique ways," said Reanna Schultz , Founder of CyberSpeak Labs LLC, an informational podcast for current and would-be cybersecurity professionals. "As

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

Like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, Miami-based software vendor, Kaseya, was a thriving entity humming right along, striving like everyone else to leverage digital agility — while also dodging cybersecurity pitfalls. Sascha Fahrbach, cybersecurity evangelist, Fudo Security : Fahrbach. Neither will come easily or cheaply.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Today and in the future, MFA should be viewed as one component of a wider zero trust architecture, one where behavior-based analytics are central to understanding employee behavior and authenticating the actions taken using certain credentials. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) present limitless possibilities for enhancing business processes, but they also expand the potential for malicious actors to exploit security risks. How transparent is the model architecture? Will the architecture details be publicly available or proprietary?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2021

According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Data Security, 2021, “organizations are accelerating the deployment of sensitive data across multi-cloud architectures, which exposes data beyond traditional network boundaries. This is scaling up the exposure to data residency and privacy risks, and a growth in.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S. As part of their fiduciary duties, boards play a key role in the oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2023

However, 5G networks do offer some unique security features that can help mitigate the risks of cyber attacks. Furthermore, 5G networks are designed with security in mind from the outset, incorporating security features into the network architecture and protocols.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Together, the companies are empowering AV and media companies to improve their cybersecurity stance by providing a “clean bill of health” for their digital media environments, ensuring hardware and software are current, and protecting media storage and devices against the threat of malware. Kenilworth, NJ, Feb. Vulnerability management.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Security leaders face the challenge of managing a vast, interconnected attack surface, where traditional approaches to managing cyber risk are no longer sufficient. Modern threats exploit vulnerabilities across domains, requiring a more holistic approach to avoid operational disruption, safety risks and financial losses.

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