CSO Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

The Shields Up warning is in direct response to increased Russian cyber aggression against Ukrainian and other targets in the region, including recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) and malware attacks. targets, CISA also warned of an increase in cyber attack activity against U.S.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 5, 2023

In this Spotlight episode of the Security Ledger podcast, I interview Richard Bird, the CSO of the firm Traceable AI about the challenge of securing application programming interfaces (APIs), which are increasingly being abused to steal sensitive data. The post Spotlight: Traceable CSO Richard Bird on Securing the API Economy appeared first.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

The conflict, combined with geopolitical tensions prompted by the disapproving responses from NATO, the US and many other countries, have made organizations within those countries high targets of offensive Russian and associated nation state cybersecurity attacks.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive shift in internet usage, cybercriminals quickly pounced, launching more than 10 million distributed denial-of-service (DDoS ) attacks aimed at crippling targets with a heavy reliance on online services.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 7, 2024

The FBI will host an event exploring agricultural cyber risks in Omaha, Nebraska amid growing concerns of cyber attacks on US agriculture as farms embrace precision agriculture. The post At Nebraska Event, FBI Calls Out Cyber Threats To Agriculture appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 16, 2021

In May the US Colonial Pipeline shut its operational network after a ransomware cyber-attack. It’s said to be one of the costliest attacks for an economy. New details are emerging about the specifics of the pipeline attack all the time but there are a few concerns that every boardroom must acknowledge.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 26, 2022

A huge proportion of successful cyber attacks stem from some form of human error, and the best way to counter this is by staff feeling comfortable in raising concerns or asking questions. Businesses of all shapes and sizes need to do more to foster an open culture where employees feel able to raise concerns about cybersecurity issues.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Multinational food and beverage company Mondelez International and Zurich American Insurance have settled their multiyear litigation surrounding the cyberattack coverage – or lack of such coverage – following the NotPetya malware attack that damaged the Mondelez network and infrastructure.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 5, 2024

Chris Walcutt, the CSO at DirectDefense talks about the rapidly changing threat landscape that critical infrastructure owners and operators inhabit, and how savvy firms are managing OT cyber risks. The post Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Click the icon below to listen.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

His talk will focus on the rise in cyber attacks against global telecommunications companies. Sam Curry, the company’s CSO, will also be speaking on Thursday, October 7, 1:05 pm SST, offering practical advice and recommendations for future proofing a business. .

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

The session, titled The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques , featured four prominent SANS panelists to provide actionable insights to help security leaders understand and stay ahead of evolving threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a result, now more than ever, it’s a target, placed squarely in the cross-hairs by various forms of cyber attack. Intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of every organization. It didn’t used to be.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2021

History of Ryuk Ransomware As per an article by CSO Online, Ryuk came up to the scene back in 2018. […]. An article published by ZDNet revealed how Ryuk ransomware got a free run into a biomolecular facility in Europe after a student went on a hunt for a free version of a data visualization software.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Matt will provide an Intelligence Director’s take on the lessons learned from facing some of the most notorious cyber attacks to help answer the question: what makes a world-class incident response program? Wendy will give the CISO perspective on how to build a sustainable, ongoing program using evidence-based practices.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

Attackers know bringing down VoIP providers that service a large number of customers causes a lot of pain and therefore is ripe for extortion. The short answer is financial gain.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

My advice for anybody that asks me which certifications they should get is this: find a certification in a subject that you wish to learn about,” Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard said. “If Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

The last several months have seen many organizations targeted in attacks that utilize on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange Server and exploit what’s known as the ProxyLogon vulnerability. They found their way into the network through an exposed RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) interface,” said Dan Schiappa, Sophos Chief Product Officer.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

The worst is yet to come and 2021 might, unfortunately, see even bigger attacks realized. What is the “people problem” of cyber security? . The “people problem” is a phrase I heard in many different occasions when I met with IT managers (CISO, CSO, CIOs), many in leading research labs, national security establishments, and such.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 8, 2023

The Protecting and Transforming Cyber Healthcare (Patch) Act has been praised by healthcare organizations. The ability of cyber-attackers to access a healthcare provider's network environment through security gaps or vulnerabilities is increasing.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Machine identities now outnumber humans in enterprises, according to Nathanael Coffing, co-founder and CSO of Cloudentity. High-profile cyber attacks have brought more attention to the issue, driving organizations to consider their machine identity management. How Enterprise Security Can Adapt to Machine Identity Risks.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

The cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline is the latest in an increasing number of ransomware attacks that have been targeting both private enterprise and the public sector. In this case, it appears that the ransomware variant involved is DarkSide, which ExtraHop has seen in customer environments.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

The CIS Controls are a prioritized set of actions that mitigate the most common cyber-attacks. They translate cyber threat information into action. The CIS Benchmarks are secure configuration recommendations designed to safeguard systems against today’s evolving cyber threats. But, where do you start?

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Although no industry is immune, the public sector is among the top targets for cyber attacks. Cybersecurity is top of mind for all organizations. It’s the No. 1 business and tech priority, according to the 2021 State of the CIO. The only sector that incurred a greater volume was professional services.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

There are any number of bad actors behind cyber attacks these days. Compromised organizations sometimes rush to point fingers at who is responsible for attacks and threats because it is gratifying.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Details: We discuss the "Big Four" nation-state bad actors and the cyber attacks they are capable of. Also, we cover the top 10 cyber attack methods used by Iran and its hacking groups. Featured interview: CISO and cyber attorney Alexander Urbelis who uncovered this cyberattack. Details: Can Huawei be trusted?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2023

At the time, just 48% believed that a cyber attack was on the horizon within the coming year. In this year's survey, over two-thirds (68%) of CISOs said they feel at risk of a material cyber attack in the next 12 months. That's changing.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2023

RELATED: How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Maps to Cyber Attacks ] In his LinkedIn post, Farshchi further explains the reason for the company making its framework public: "With this, anyone can now easily develop and utilize a controls framework—based on your own organization's unique needs.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Experts at the event underscored that Russian state-sanctioned criminal actors are not the only ransomware threat actors to fear, nor are ransomware attacks decreasing despite the intensified efforts to nip them in the bud. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2022

Meanwhile, cyber attackers also have continued to react and adjust to these changes, resulting in more varied attacks that target enterprise networks. Not only are enterprises still supporting remote work initiatives, but they’re also increasingly expecting that remote work is now the rule, as opposed to the exception.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Organizations challenged with a shortage of IT resources or little time to harden their systems know how difficult it can be to stay secure in a world where cyber threats are ever-present. In fact, organizations saw 50% more weekly cyber-attacks in 2021, according to Check Point Software.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

However, for all of its benefits, technology also exposes companies to a greater risk of cyber-attacks. Also known as the cyber skills gap, this trend has limited enterprises’ ability to contain threats. The number of cybersecurity incidents is now outstripping current defense capabilities.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Organizations that do not use industry standards to harden their environments leave themselves open to cyber attacks and misconfigurations. Industry standards provide organizations guidance to create policies and plans as well as to manage their cloud environments.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

When it comes to cyber security among media and entertainment companies, the lesson learned is trust no one ! Companies in that industry represent a target-rich environment for cyber-attacks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2021

One additional note here: FireEye says it does not believe, at this point, that this is a supply chain attack. And Pulse Secure's CSO says the company is doing all it can to prevent one: "A secure computing environment is more important each and every day to how we work and live, as threats evolve and emerge.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Cyber threats run rampant in today’s digital world. As you and your business prepare for the new digital world of edge, how can you advance your business goals while acting with confidence with the reality of cyber-attacks looming at every seemingly possible step? To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JULY 14, 2022

Threat hunting is a proactive approach for finding and remediating undetected cyber-attacks. It is a process that involves searching for indicators of compromise (IoC), investigating, classifying, and remediating. Threat hunting can be IoC-driven, in which the hunter investigates an indicator provided by external or internal sources.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

With new threat actors emerging every day and a growing number of cyber attacks making headlines, cybersecurity has become a critical business imperative.

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