Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

But if we switch our focus to the world of technology, we seei a starkly different picturea landscape increasingly shaped by control, compliance, and automation. The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in AI and automation, is transforming the way we interact with the digital world.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Related: Technology and justice systems The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid down the hammer charging and fining four prominent cybersecurity vendors for making misleading claims in connection with the SolarWinds hack. SEC investigators gathered evidence that Unisys Corp.,

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments. Postmortems should be used to identify weaknesses in both technology and processes.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. There is simply too much to know, too much to do, and too many developments with which to keep up.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and its impact on cybersecurity is no exception. From automating cybersecurity defenses to combatting adversarial AI threats, the report underscores both the power and pitfalls of AI-driven security.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2025

Trekked here with some 40,000-plus cyber security pros and company execs striving heading to RSAC 2025 at Moscone Center. Many of the challenges they face mitigating cyber risks havent fundamentally changed, just intensified, over the past two decades Ive been coming to RSAC. Just arrived in the City by the Bay.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

world, represent perhaps the most disruptive technology to transform IT, our industries and how businesses operate. Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines! This calls for, among other things, a “human in the loop.”

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

One of my friends, Greg van der Gaast tells this great story that perfectly illustrates one of the biggest challenges we face in cybersecurity today. ” This simple analogy speaks volumes about how cybersecurity operates today. To achieve true resilience in cybersecurity, we need to break out of this tech-first mindset.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

Unlike traditional signature-based systems, AI excels at identifying new and unknown cyber threats, making security stronger and more adaptive. In this article, we'll explore how AI enhances cybersecurity, its key benefits, and why businesses are increasingly relying on AI-driven security solutions. How does AI work in cybersecurity?

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge. Sundaresan Bindu Sundaresan , Cybersecurity Director, LevelBlue In 2025, cybercriminals will exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, IoT botnets, and AI-driven phishing. While cloud offers flexibility, it introduces new cyber risks.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Thus the urgency for organizations to put all excuses aside and embrace stricter cyber hygiene practices could not be any higher. It’s a very good thing that the cybersecurity industry has been innovating apace, as well. Cybersecurity technology is far more advanced today than it was five years ago, or even two years ago.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cybersecurity governance has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. We have moved beyond traditional compliance-driven security models to risk-based approaches, integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. But the question remains: where are we headed?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, — Ostrich Cyber-Risk (Ostrich) , a pioneer and prestigious provider of cyber-risk management solutions, is excited to announce a partnership with C-Risk , a leading service provider of cyber risk management in Europe. Learn more here.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As cybersecurity matures, the concept of resilience has taken on new dimensions, at least according to Commvault’s CEO, Sanjay Mirchandani. A scenario where you could face any looming cyber crisis knowing that you’d emerge unscathed. As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In a time when cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and pervasive, a new report by SecurityScorecard and KPMG LLP sheds light on critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities facing the U.S. Titled " A Quantitative Analysis of Cyber Risks in the U.S. energy sector.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Today, Critical Start released its second annual Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report, which explores concerns and challenges around cyber risk mitigation for enterprises. Most notably, the report uncovered that 86% of cybersecurity professionals' top concern is unknown cyber risks versus known threats.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Glenn Gerstell, the General Counsel of the NSA, wrote a long and interesting op-ed for the New York Times where he outlined a long list of cyber risks facing the US. He talks about technological changes causing social changes, and the need for people who understand that. He then goes on to explain these four implications.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Physical security is undoubtedly as important as cybersecurity. Related: The case for quantifying cyber risks The most important factor that should be taken into account is a security risk assessment. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2024

Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) announced a major new initiative this week to improve the insurance industry's capabilities around modeling and underwriting terrorism and catastrophic cyber risks. Insurers have cited challenges around scarcity of data and uncertainty in modeling cyber risks in particular.

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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. Here is part one of three groupings. This is folly.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Amid a backdrop of increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyberattacks, APTs are a growing concern for CISOs and cyber risk owners.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

Education is particularly susceptible to cyber security events when compared to other industries Professors are on the front lines of detecting cybersecurity risks. The post In the News | Cyber Risks for Higher Ed and Strategies To Mitigate Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

In this blog, we share three challenges cybersecurity leaders say exposure management helps them solve. The core cybersecurity discipline is evolving into exposure management , which is built on a broader, more strategic approach to identifying, prioritizing and mitigating risk. What does proactive cybersecurity look like?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Yet when it comes to cybersecurity, SMBs face a uniquely daunting landscape: growing threat volumes, limited budgets, and a shortage of specialized expertise. Strategic Advisor & vCISO, Sentinel Technologies; and moderator Dave Malcom , President & CEO, Malcom Risk Advisors.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 18, 2021

While many organizations are challenged with managing and improving their cybersecurity programs against the dynamic threat landscape, it’s not easy to pick one framework over another. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) exactly for this reason. ISO27000 series?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, were highlighting some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the past 12 months. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Mental health cyber risks. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways. Steeper leadership challenges.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

The latest guidance for adopting AI securely comes from the World Economic Forum, whose new Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards report seeks to explain how organizations can benefit from AI while reducing their cybersecurity risks. Maintain an updated inventory of AI applications.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

In fact, in the cybersecurity world, you can’t protect something if you have no idea where the threat exists. . . As a result, asset management has become an essential part of the base of cybersecurity processes in all sorts of businesses. . . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Siloed cyber tools. Misaligned priorities.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2025

As AI technology advances, attackers are shifting their focus from technical exploits to human emotions using deeply personal and well-orchestrated social engineering tactics. Additionally, business leaders often lack cybersecurity expertise to take appropriate action in the face of a deepfake threat.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Are you ready to deepen your cybersecurity knowledge and take your skills to the next level? AI Unleashed: Cybersecurity Strategies for an Autonomous Future Instructor: Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA, Sr. But as AI becomes more embedded in our systems, it also introduces unique challenges to cybersecurity.

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