SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Each year on March 31st, just before April Fool's Day, cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and business leaders alike are reminded of a simple truth: data loss isn't a matter of if, but when. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy."

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that three of those 30 companies could soon become one. Malwarebytes.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

With so many organizations relying on cloud computing, keeping data protected while using cloud services has become a high priority. Yet, even though there is a greater emphasis on overall cybersecurity for the cloud, data privacy has been slower to evolve.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2024

The Cyber Trust Mark is a labeling initiative for consumer IoT devices in the United States that builds on work undertaken by the FCC and NIST, establishing data privacy and cybersecurity standards for connected devices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

See if you agree with this statement: cybersecurity awareness is a continuing effort , not a month-long cram session. This can rapidly overwhelm colleagues who might not be as familiar with cybersecurity 101 practices. Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. It was also a lot of fun, too.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

That inspiration is needed, because inequality and gender representation still need to improve in cybersecurity. Even though girls outperform at school, just 26 per cent of people under the age of 30 working in cybersecurity are female, according to ISC2. They are paving the way for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help promote the month, which this year has the theme of "See Yourself in Cyber." Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W. The session was moderated by Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% of prompts entered into generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini last year included sensitive information, putting personal and corporate data at risk of being leaked.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post CSMA Starts with Identity A Comprehensive Approach to Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. With the rise of AI, NHIs (non-human identities) are booming, and attacks are becoming increasingly identity-first and AI-powered, making them faster, evasive and more sophisticated.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

These attacks can result in significant financial and data loss, sometimes shutting down the business. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Generative AI can help maintain a competitive advantage, but organizations should be mindful of the security and data privacy challenges of a new deployment. The post The Necessity of Security Best Practices When Implementing Generative AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2025

With the new printers, HP also is addressing connected devices that often are overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity. The post HP Intros Printers with Protection Against Quantum Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Businesses are increasing their cybersecurity budgets to protect their assets. The post Three Biggest Issues Driving Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 trillion, which is expected to grow 15% each year. The number of online.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 31, 2024

Federated learning enables better fraud detection while simultaneously guaranteeing data privacy and security, aligning with our common needs. The post Join the Fight: Calling Fintech Leaders to Unite With Federated Learning for Superior Fraud Detection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The post How Government Regulations Can Aid Cybersecurity Defenses appeared first on Security Boulevard. Every entity, whether public or private sector, operates in an ecosystem of partners, suppliers, customers, regulators, governing bodies and everyone in between.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2023

On this episode, Tom Eston discusses empathy in cybersecurity with Andra Zaharia, host of the Cyber Empathy Podcast. We talk about finding her passion for contributing to the industry and the importance of empathy in cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard. We could soon have a federal GDPR.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2024

The development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can resolve the tension between data privacy and utility. The post Why We Need to Cultivate a Confidential Computing Ecosystem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Security and compliance. With data privacy in the headlines and cyberattacks on the rise, these two simple words have become hot topics across just about every industry. But as conversations about security and compliance continue, it has become clear that not everyone understands the distinction between the two.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The ‘Aware Much’ segment focuses on […] The post Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2025

Giant education software provider PowerSchool reported that hackers using compromised credentials access a database and stole student and teacher data in an attack that the company said was not ransomware, though a ransom apparently was paid. Affected K-12 school districts are scrambling to alert parents and staffs.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

On the latest Security Sessions podcast , I am joined by a distinguished expert in the IoT space, Ellen Boehm , Vice President of IoT Strategy and Operations at Keyfactor. Ellen has extensive experience in cybersecurity, and specifically, the understanding of IoT risk. There are also data privacy implications with IoT.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus brillants exploits: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security fingers Chinese state sponsored hackers. China Hacks Canada too, Says CCCS appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Ô!

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? Still, the various privacy laws on record typically do not specify precisely how training and education should be executed, so a lot is still left up to the organization.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns GitLab users of a 100-day-old, maximum severity vulnerability. The post GitLab ‘Perfect 10’ Bug Gets a CISA Warning: PATCH NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard. Password reset FAILURE: The U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

The newly-released Apple cybersecurity threat study reveals interesting data points and demonstrates how the threat landscape is evolving. The post 8 Takeaways from Apple 2023 Threat Research appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed appeared first on Security Boulevard. D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

That, at least, seems to be the state of cybersecurity and risk mitigation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Ransomware attacks are ubiquitous, and the insurance markets are chaotic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A hack of health care services provider ConnectOnCall exposed the sensitive data of more than 914,000 users, the latest proof point of the growing interest threat actors have in targeting hospitals and other health care organizations.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post These 20 D-Link Devices Have Critical RCE Bug — but NO Patch NEVER appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘Bobby’ flaw flagged WONTFIX: Company doesn’t make storage devices now; has zero interest in fixing this catastrophic vulnerability.

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