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LW ROUNDTABLE:  Predictive analytics, full-stack visualization to solidify cyber defenses in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Karl Holmqvist , CEO, Lastwall In 2025, the Steal-Now, Decrypt-Later threat will accelerate post-quantum cryptography (PQC) adoption. Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption.

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Q&A: Cybersecurity in ‘The Intelligent Era’

IT Security Guru

Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines! Thankfully, save for more rigor, some advanced data authenticity approaches and monitoring for malware injection, our tried and tested data-centric security and data privacy best practices apply.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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Microsoft Announces Security Update with Windows Resiliency Initiative

eSecurity Planet

This includes strengthening password policies, implementing multi-factor authentication, and leveraging advanced threat detection techniques. This includes working with security vendors, adding new encryption features to protect personal information, and even implementing new coding languages into their platform.

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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

eSecurity Planet

While American Water has not disclosed the exact method of attack, such incidents often involve tactics like ransomware or phishing , where hackers gain access to sensitive systems and either steal or encrypt data, demanding a ransom in return for restoring access.

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Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Digital Shadows

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access. With a CVSS score of 9.8,

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Quantum Computing's Impact on Cybersecurity and the Road Ahead

SecureWorld News

While quantum power poses risks to traditional encryption, it also opens the door to revolutionary cybersecurity advancements that could redefine how we protect data, detect threats, and secure critical infrastructure. Another crucial application is quantum-enhanced AI for threat detection and anomaly analysis.