CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As ransomware and DDoS attacks have become events that every business needs to guard against, our cybersecurity solutions have evolved to protect your organization from the latest threat actors. NETSCOUT protects digital business services against disruptions in availability, performance, and security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, we saw cybersecurity move from a technical problem to become a business enabler. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations. The report will be published in January 2022.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In a move that has raised concerns about the company's cybersecurity posture, Amy Bogac, Clorox's CISO, has stepped down from her position. Some speculate that Bogac may have been frustrated with the company's slow response to the cyberattack and its lack of investment in cybersecurity measures.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In my last CSO article , I detailed cybersecurity professionals’ opinions on the characteristics of a mature cyber-threat intelligence (CTI) program.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

Earlier this year, ESG published a research report focused on how enterprise organizations use threat intelligence as part of their overall cybersecurity strategy. The research project included a survey of 380 cybersecurity professionals working at enterprise organizations (i.e., more than 1,000 employees).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

They earn and handle tremendous amounts of money, store millions of customer credit card numbers, and have frontline staff who may lack cybersecurity training. There are many reasons retailers are juicy targets for hackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. And unless these devices are secure enough, their usage can invite more troubles,” said Alistair MacGibbon, the CSO of CyberCX.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 14, 2022

There are such varied and rapidly changing facets of defending organizations against cyber threats that the task of sorting out which risks need the most attention can seem overwhelming. As CISOs look to prepare their 2023 security budgets, some might be asking themselves, “where do I begin?”

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

US financial institutions see peer-to-peer fraud and other digital fraud as the biggest cybersecurity concern in 2023. It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc. CSI), followed by data breaches (23%), ransomware (20%) and a breach at a third party (15%).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Nowadays you need a scorecard to keep track of the monthly acquisitions and mergers in the cybersecurity industry. cybersecurity M&A deals hit 151 in the first three quarters of 2021, compared to 80, 88 and 94 in 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, according to data from 451 Research. In fact, the volume of U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. 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 Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

By spearheading cybersecurity programs, CISOs empower organizations to fend off cyber threats from criminal enterprises, insider risks, hackers, and other malicious entities that pose significant risks to operations, critical infrastructure, and even national security. RELATED: Uber CSO Found Guilty: The Sky Is Not Falling.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

How prepared is your organization for today’s cyber threats? A survey of 6,700 private sector cybersecurity leaders finds that only 15% can be classified as having a mature readiness posture. What about tomorrow’s? If you’re uncertain or leaning negative, you’re far from alone.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

On April 20, the Biden administration, through the United States Department of Energy (DOE), issued what it is calling its 100-day plan to address cybersecurity risks to the US electric system. The plan is a coordinated effort among DOE, the electricity industry, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Ensuring that your IT environment is safe from cyber threats can be a real challenge. The CIS Controls are a prioritized set of actions that mitigate the most common cyber-attacks. They translate cyber threat information into action. A data breach can result in catastrophic consequences for any organization.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

Cybersecurity pioneer Mikko Hyppönen began his cybersecurity career 32 years ago at Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure, two years before Tim Berners-Lee released the world's first web browser. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities. The growing complexity of regulatory requirements, such as the SEC's new cybersecurity reporting rules , adds another layer of strain.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 23, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance aimed at clearing up confusion around how public companies should disclose cybersecurity incidents under the agency's recently adopted disclosure rules. However, some companies have been filing all cyber incidents, whether deemed material or not, under Item 1.05.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Lawson and Coulehan have been partnering together for almost three years to transform the City’s cybersecurity initiatives and Security Operations Center (SOC). . The post Video: Modernizing Phoenix’s Cybersecurity to Combat Nation-State Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Cybersecurity vendors CrowdStrike and Mandiant have announced a strategic partnership to help joint customers investigate, remediate and defend against increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity events.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Last year, attackers demonstrated just how unscrupulous they really are, making protecting people from cyber threats an ongoing—and often eye-opening—challenge for organizations,” Proofpoint Executive Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy Ryan Kalember said in a statement. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Learn how to counter the slow erosion of customer trust brought on by cyber threats. This session will focus on how to accelerate business transformation in a way that keeps cybersecurity and excellent digital experiences as top priorities. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Top 10 cybersecurity podcast episodes from the past year. Nation-State Cyber Threats. Details: We discuss the "Big Four" nation-state bad actors and the cyber attacks they are capable of. Tracking COVID-19 Cyber Threats. Details: How threat actors are using COVID-19 to attack.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As the physical threat of war continues to rise, so do the cyber threats for any country that may stand against Russia. Below are some comments from cybersecurity professionals on the situation. A cybersecurity team needs to double down on their environment.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Companies rightly see much promise for future revenues and productivity by building and participating in emerging digital ecosystems — but most have not given enough consideration to the risks and threats inherent in such ecosystems.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

December 15, 2023, marks a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape for publicly traded companies. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new cyber incident disclosure rules, requiring companies to be more transparent and timely in their communication of cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

A new study from cybersecurity vendor Bitdefender revealed that this is a reality for more than two-fifths of IT professionals—putting both organizations and individuals at risk. Subscribe to SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. the figure was below the global average.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

CISA Director Jen Easterly and Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Eric Goldstein wrote, “A cyber threat to one organization is a threat to all organizations,” in an essay for Foreign Affairs.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It is increasingly common to hear about cyber threats to energy and utility industries – our critical infrastructure. All too often it seems as though energy and utility companies are put in a defensive position to battle it out with these cyber intruders.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

To safeguard their organisations, executives should treat cybersecurity as a standing item on the business agenda , embedding it into every strategic decision and demanding C-suite collaboration,” reads a report summary. Phishing is respondents’ top security concern, cited by 55%, followed by network intrusion and ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called buffer overflow vulnerabilities unforgivable defects that put national and economic security at risk. For more information about the threat from quantum computing: Is Quantum Computing a Cybersecurity Threat?

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Ransomware was the number one attack vector on critical infrastructure in 2021, according to a report by Dragos, a leading company in industrial cybersecurity. You can combine all the other sectors together and not get to where manufacturing is getting hit," Dragos CEO Robert M.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

The history of international cyber conflict is remarkably long and storied. The timeline of major cyber threat events stretches back nearly four decades, but it is really only the last decade that has seen the widespread proliferation of national cyber forces. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2023

Our lives, personal and professional, are intertwined with technology in a way that renders us vulnerable to cyber threats. The consequences of these threats are not limited to our personal realm. In the digital age, we all live in glass houses.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

The ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage presents challenges for organizations everywhere. As a result, IT and security leaders are facing the perfect storm: They’re navigating an unprecedented increase in cyber threats while simultaneously searching for skilled professionals to fill essential positions.

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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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