CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 22, 2021

With cyber attacks against financial and banking institutions now a daily occurrence, cyber threats have become the biggest risk to the global financial system, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. But the world changes, the world evolves, and the risks change as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What’s mortifying about the report is that 58% of respondents predict they will again become a target of a sophisticated cyber attack, but are not in a position to defend themselves because of budget constraints. Such is the demand for the freshly available data- as cyber criminals are ready to pay anywhere around $7.48

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 18, 2021

After the SolarWinds cyber attack on Govt infrastructure, the government of United States seems to have taken Cybersecurity as a top priority to rectify any flaws that could make way to any future cyber attacks in the future. Evaluation of systemic risks that are associated to third parties.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

The prevalence of portable devices again exacerbates cyber risks. When more than 70% of all ransomware attacks in the United States have hit state and local governments, this poses a hazard for cities. Elected board members are likely not aware of the risks or aware of their liability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2021

To deteriorate the cyber risk, Pearson filed an annual review report in July 2019 saying there was a significant possibility of student Dobs and email addresses stolen in the cyber attack, when it actually knew that the records were indeed stolen.

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IT Security Central

JULY 13, 2021

From healthcare to education to critical infrastructure, nobody seems to be safe from cyber attacks. Not even video game creators. News broke in early June that video game giant Electronic Arts was one of the latest victims of a major breach.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a central pillar of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). But why is this so crucial, and why is there a burgeoning market for specialized cyber risk management tools and platforms? In this article, we’ll explore some of the best cyber risk management tools on the market.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The post Episode 228: CISA’s Eric Goldstein on being Everyone’s Friend in Cyber. Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen. CISA: A Different Kind of Agency. Eric Goldstein (CISA).

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

A new report has found that more than one in four UK cyber-attacks have been related to the pandemic, and as attackers continue to come up with sophisticated and dangerous methods to attack businesses and individuals, cyber security measures must be prioritised. .

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Since this hybrid and remote way of working looks like it’s here to stay, businesses must ensure they have the right infrastructure in place to combat any cyber threats. This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

With businesses becoming more and more digitized, they are exposed to greater cyber risks. And while organizations are taking steps to protect against cyber attacks, cybersecurity controls are not impenetrable. Cyber risk insurance covers the costs of recovering from a security breach, a virus, or a cyber-attack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

For some, a cyber criminal matches some of the Hollywood tropes: a person sitting alone in a dimly lit room, furiously mashing on a keyboard to steal information from a person or company. To address this gap, the JCDC is planning proactive measures for future cyber risks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This incident shows that while security tools are essential, phishing emails can still slip through.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

These attacks received global attention and spotlighted the need for even more attention on cybersecurity best practices. Phishing remains one the most common attack methods among cyber attackers, and the industry agrees that there can never be enough cybersecurity awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It's a frustrating reality for CIOs because these types of breaches are preventable as long as their companies implement the right technologies, policies, and procedures and educate their employees on how to be extra vigilant in the digital world. Continuously educating your workforce. Continuously Educate Your Workforce.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

We covered the cybersecurity landscape including the most high-profile cyber crime statistics: number of attacks, crime targets, cybersecurity spendings, and cyber risk management. Cyber Risk Management It’s important to recognize that what is commonly called cybersecurity is really cyber risk managemen t.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk. Today, cyber attacks can not only cause financial disasters, they can literally kill people. As time passes, cyber risks continue to grow, and the need for such external advisors does the same.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time. Another change that may occur in the cyber insurance market in 2023 is the adoption of new technologies and risk management strategies by insurers.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally. Implement awareness programs for employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Cyber attribution and deciphering the extent of state-level tasking is difficult, with blurred lines between state-aligned, state-involved and state-directed increasing the risk of escalation, collateral and misattribution. 5 – Recession requires CISOs to get frank with the board about proactive security.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

New research reveals that a record number of organizations are buying cyber insurance policies as a tool for protecting themselves against cyber risk. However, the cost for those policies is rising dramatically as cyber insurance premiums soar up to 30% vs. the previous year. Cyber-specific policies.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million following a cyber attack in 2018 which flagged that it was failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. Education is the best defence. Around the same time, Ticketmaster UK was fined £1.25 This however was small fry compared to the £18.4

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. To mitigate cyber risks, small and medium businesses must develop a strategy to improve their cybersecurity posture.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Rather than doors, locks and vaults, IT departments rely on a combination of strategies, technologies, and user awareness training to protect an enterprise against cybersecurity attacks that can compromise systems, steal data and other valuable company information, and damage an enterprise’s reputation. The Human Element.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

CSPM also provides educational videos so employees are made aware of how to defend themselves from cyber-attacks. These controls can mitigate 80% of common cyber risks such as hacking, phishing, malware infections and social engineering attacks.

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Vipre

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even prior to the pandemic, a 2019 survey revealed that only 14 percent of SMBs rated their ability to prevent and properly address cyber risks and vulnerabilities as useful. . There are a number of reasons that SMBs find themselves at risk for security breaches. Implement layered security measures to detect and block attacks.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 31, 2022

But technological advancement inherently results in greater cyber risk, and today’s OT systems are more vulnerable than ever. . As threat actors continue to target critical infrastructure and industrial assets, we have seen ICS cyber-attacks increase in frequency and sophistication.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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Centraleyes

JULY 8, 2024

It uncovers the motives, trends, and tactics behind cyber attacks. Threatpost Threatpost is a leading source of cybersecurity news and analysis, offering unique content on data breaches, cyber-attacks, and vulnerability disclosures. Krebs’ blog goes beyond headlines.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 3, 2020

According to research from CESG (the UK Government National Technical Authority for Information Assurance) 80% of cybersecurity attacks originate from poor cyber habits, so getting the basics – the fundamentals – right would dramatically reduce an organisation’s cyber risk exposure.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Related Stories Episode 162: Have We missed Electric Grid Cyber Attacks for Years? Also: Breaking Bad Security Habits Spotlight Podcast: Security Automation is (and isn’t) the Future of Infosec Spotlight Podcast: Rethinking Your Third Party Cyber Risk Strategy.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The 2019 Cybersecurity Almanac published by Cisco and Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cyber events will cost $6 trillion annually by 2021, as companies are digitizing most of their processes and are often operating remotely. Global cyber insurance premiums are expected to grow from $4 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2025.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From Solar Winds to Colonial Pipeline, we’ve seen that the consequences of a ransomware attack don’t just affect the victimized organization – they can have trickle-down effects that impact whole communities, industries and even nations. I truly believe that your people are your first line of defense.

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