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GUEST ESSAY: As cyber risks rise in 2020, as they surely will, don’t overlook physical security

The Last Watchdog

Physical security is the protection of personnel and IT infrastructure (such as hardware, software, and data) from physical actions and events that could cause severe damage to an organization. Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security.

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How to Use Your Asset Management Software to Reduce Cyber Risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Ambiguity about cyber security threats, legal responsibilities, and unexpected events is exacerbated for IT security professionals who don’t understand where resources are positioned, how well they are handled, or whether they are susceptible. . . Respond fast to incidents via IT experts. . Conclusion.

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Unlock Your Cybersecurity Potential: SecureWorld PLUS Training Courses

SecureWorld News

By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of how AI impacts cybersecurity and practical steps your organization can take to securely adopt and maintain AI systems. Cyber Risk Mapping (CR-MAP) Conduct a step-by-step CR-MAP of your organization to identify vulnerabilities, create remediation plans, and minimize cyber risks.

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Fitch Ratings: Cyberattacks could pose a material risk to water and sewer utilities

Security Affairs

Fitch Ratings published an alert last week to warn of the “material risk” to water and sewer utilities caused by cyber attacks that could also impact their ability to repay debt. Cyber risk is both a social risk in terms of safety and security, as well as a governance risk in terms of management effectiveness.

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How Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Can Reduce Cyber Risk

Centraleyes

In the aftermath of the national reckoning on racial justice ignited by the tragic events involving George Floyd, it became evident that despite good intentions, the cybersecurity sector had not tackled the field’s predominantly white and male composition. User-Centric Design Poor user decisions often exacerbate cyber risk.

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News alert: Blackwired launches ‘ThirdWatch?’ — an advanced third-party risk management platform

The Last Watchdog

is a subject-directed monitoring platform that provides a comprehensive 360-degree view in 3D of existential threats that impact organizations and the associated cyber risks posed by their vendors, partners, suppliers, networks, and digital assets. As cyber risks escalate, ThirdWatch? ThirdWatch?

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Six strategic cyber investments for the next six months – and beyond

CyberSecurity Insiders

We are also now seeing the proliferation of weaponized cyberattacks in the face of geopolitical events. This new era of attacks demonstrate that the cyber landscape will never be the same. Real-time cyber risk monitoring enables firms to protect their most sensitive data and safeguard against internal and external threats.