The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to providing comprehensive security solutions to businesses worldwide. Security Risk Advisors SCALR XDR is both a platform, built on Microsoft Azure and a 247 monitoring service with Microsoft Sentinel. Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa.,

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to counter cyber threats going forward. This will require expertise in cryptography, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

This is the state of cybersecurity today. Organisations invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and risk management efforts while neglecting foundational elements like leadership and culture. To break free from this cycle, we must rethink how we approach cybersecurity. The result?

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Google Security

APRIL 4, 2025

Posted by Elie Burzstein and Marianna Tishchenko, Sec-Gemini team Today, were announcing Sec-Gemini v1, a new experimental AI model focused on advancing cybersecurity AI frontiers. Effectively powering SecOps workflows requires state-of-the-art reasoning capabilities and extensive current cybersecurity knowledge.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2025

CEOs worldwide are no longer treating cybersecurity as simply a defensive measure. According to a new survey by Gartner, a staggering 85% of top executives believe strong cybersecurity is critical for their companys expansion. The current threat landscape isnt just about data breaches.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Phishing emails are the most common vector for attacks on corporate networks, especially in ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns; anything that involves large groups of employees to continuously send updated file attachments or links to a reply-all list or an individual, creates cybersecurity issues.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024 –A majority of senior cybersecurity professionals at the UK’s largest organisations struggle with feelings of helplessness and professional despair, new research by Green Raven Limited indicates. The results showed that: •70% of them admit to feelings of professional despair/helplessness at the inexorable rise in cyber losses.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation's drinking water systems. The findings revealed exploitable cybersecurity weaknesses that could disrupt service, cause data loss, or lead to information theft. A recent report from the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. Unlike traditional signature-based systems, AI excels at identifying new and unknown cyber threats, making security stronger and more adaptive. How does AI work in cybersecurity? This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 25, 2025

While this progress is impressive and efficient, it comes with substantial risks. And in this context, cybersecurity stands as the frontline defencebut its in need of a fundamental shift. The Risks of Blind Compliance in Technology Consider the analogy of a frog in a slowly boiling pot of water.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

billion signals a significant shift in how global financial institutions are approaching cybersecurity. Recorded Future is well-regarded for its AI-driven threat intelligence capabilities, which leverage massive amounts of data to predict, identify, and mitigate threats before they escalate. So, what changed?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2025

Cybersecurity threats against federal contractors are escalating, with adversaries continuously seeking vulnerabilities within governmental supply chains. This legislation, which has garnered strong bipartisan support, represents a crucial step in reinforcing the nation's cybersecurity posture. government.

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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. Only a select group of properly trained individuals should escalate cyber incidents to the board.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse. So, how do organizations prepare against such threats?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This made the need for strengthening cybersecurity so apparent to everyone that U.S. officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. Nearly 3 billion records were stolen in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system poses significant risks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cybersecurity in today's world is akin to the enchanted realms of fairy tales, where threats lurk in dark digital forests and heroes wield keyboards instead of swords. Welcome to SecureWorld's theme for 2025: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity. Welcome to SecureWorld's theme for 2025: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 3, 2025

billion) bet on Europes digital future, with a strong focus on shoring up cybersecurity defenses, boosting artificial intelligence, and closing the digital skills gap. Cybersecurity gets a major boost A big chunk of the funding45.6 Cybersecurity gets a major boost A big chunk of the funding45.6 billion ($1.4 The post EU Pumps 1.3

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Webroot

JANUARY 13, 2025

In todays cyber threat landscape, good enough is no longer good enough. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), offering customers 24/7 cybersecurity protection and response isnt just a competitive advantageits an essential service for business continuity, customer trust, and staying ahead of attackers.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Warn “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 13, 2023

As pretty much every professional knows, the cyber-threat landscape is constantly and rapidly evolving as hackers discover new techniques to breach organizations. The post Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Boon or Bane? The webinar is FREE thanks to the sponsorship of ColorTokens.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. Let's explore the correlation and what cybersecurity professionals can learn from a simple act like spraying for pests.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders. So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. As companies continue to grapple with rising threats and the shifting needs of a digital world, building a strong, adaptable team may be the ultimate key to survival.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 16, 2021

Even if major essential service providers were to perfect their own cybersecurity operations, large numbers of smaller providers – sometimes functioning on just municipal scales – can still pose serious risks to life, health, safety, and property if they are not adequately protected against cyber threats.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be the key to outsmarting cyber threats in an increasingly connected world? On the other hand, it’s been portrayed as a potential threat to our privacy, security, creativity and even mankind’s existence. Is it our only hope for survival?These

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

So I did, too… Write an essay in the style of Bruce Schneier on how ChatGPT will affect cybersecurity. As with any new technology, the development and deployment of ChatGPT is likely to have a significant impact on the field of cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to crack down on insufficient cyber risk reporting. Related : Making third-party risk audits actionable. Worryingly, threats are beginning to outpace organizations’ ability to effectively prevent and respond to them.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2025

UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup - 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week's edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. A worrying 64% of public sector IT leaders said they are unsure about best practices, with legacy systems worsening the risk.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

A Question of Preparedness: How Prepared Are You In Detecting Cyber Threats? How confident are you in your organizations ability in detecting cyber threats? As more and more industries venture on full-scale digitization, the risks associated with cybersecurity also exponentially increase.

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. And the solution they are turning to is not one that will solve their problems in the long run: handing cybersecurity responsibilities to internal IT teams. Cybersecurity threats don’t stop when you clock out. Open are slim to none.

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