IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

This transformation comes with immense responsibility from our business, IT and especially cybersecurity professionals to keep data safe and their colleagues, friends and family members protected from fraud and intrusion of privacy. With AI evolving rapidly, what new cybersecurity challenges will IT professionals need to tackle?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Omdia analysts called out a a handful of key proactive methodologies: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM), Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Incident Simulation and Testing (IST). RBVM solutions don’t merely identify vulnerabilities, it quantifies and prioritizes them, making risk management more strategic.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

Plus, learn why code-writing GenAI tools can put developers at risk of package-confusion attacks. Also, find out what Tenable webinar attendees said about identity security. government is aligning two foundational privacy and cybersecurity frameworks. government is aligning two foundational privacy and cybersecurity frameworks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2022

Vulnerability management, or VM, has long been an essential, if decidedly mundane, component of network security. Related: Log4J’s long-run risks. Advanced VM tools and practices are rapidly emerging to help companies mitigate a sprawling array of security flaws spinning out of digital transformation.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2021

Related: DHS launches 60-day cybersecurity sprints. To make matters more difficult, implementing new security software and processes to address these issues is another big hurdle, often causing disruption—and not the good kind. Simultaneously, end-users with years of expertise on the old system must suddenly learn a new one.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The post Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in a Hybrid-Work World appeared first on Security Boulevard. This shift toward remote work has opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise sensitive data.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Irish small and medium enterprises selling internationally can avail of a grant scheme to review and update their cybersecurity. The Cyber Security Review Grant scheme subsidises both the cost of an initial assessment and subsequent remediation plan. Who can apply for the Cyber Security Review Grant?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 could take effect as early as May 2023 mandating detailed audits of the cybersecurity practices of any company that hopes to do business with the Department of Defense. Raising the bar.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As global cybersecurity threats continue to rise, information security professionals must enroll in continuous education and training programs to acquire current knowledge and skills that help organizations thwart these costly risks. Which certification is best for cybersecurity? Let's begin.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A new joint Cybersecurity Advisory, co-authored by leading cybersecurity agencies from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, details the vulnerabilities malicious actors routinely exploited in 2023.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

Thats a critical question cybersecurity teams grapple with every day. In an effort to help bring clarity to this issue, SANS Institute this week published draft guidelines for AI system security. The SANS Draft Critical AI Security Guidelines v1.1

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever. The post Why HNWIs are Seeking Personal Cybersecurity Consultants appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

The cybersecurity market is booming, offering many options but not all solutions are created equal. To help you cut through the noise, weve curated a list of 20 top cybersecurity technology providers that stand out for their innovation, impact, and effectiveness. Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We are proud to set the standard for quality and effectiveness in cybersecurity and technical education, as evidenced by the success of our students.” The list showcases some of the best ethical hacking certifications for cybersecurity professionals. Cary, NC, Feb.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks has issued critical advisories regarding two actively exploited vulnerabilities in their PAN-OS software, posing significant risks to organizations relying on the platform for network security.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

26, 2025, CyberNewswire — INE Security , a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced a new initiative designed to accelerate compliance with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) newly streamlined Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. Cary, NC, Jan.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Google Cloud is putting quantum-safe digital signatures into its Key Management Service, the latest steps int the cloud giant's plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography through its portfolio to mitigate security risks that likely will come with the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Overview of Vendor Breaches in 2024 In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has faced an alarming rise in vendor-related breaches, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party service providers. A common characteristic among the vendor breaches reported in 2024 is the exploitation of weak security protocols.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Assess risks. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. Keep software updated.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The incidents appear to be linked to a security vulnerability in the Chinese-made Ecovacs Deebot X2 model, according to a report by the Australian Broadcast Corporation. The flaw has exposed the widely distributed smart vacuums to manipulation by bad actors, raising concerns about the cybersecurity of internet-connected home devices.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2024

The post Tile/Life360 Breach: ‘Millions’ of Users’ Data at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. Location tracking service leaks PII, because—incompetence? Seems almost TOO easy.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2024

16, 2024, CyberNewsWire — The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. Effective AI security HyperShield’s introduction into the cybersecurity arena brings a suite of advanced capabilities centered around AI-powered security systems and IT security automation.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2024

The post ‘Russia’ Breaches TeamViewer — ‘No Evidence’ Billions of Devices at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. SolarWinds hackers strike again: Remote access service hacked—by APT29, says TeamViewer.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered one of the largest IT outages in history, impacting approximately 8.5 This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. However, delegating tasks also introduces new information security challenges.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Palo Alto Network’s cybersecurity recently outlined two vulnerabilities it found in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) that, individually, don’t represent much of a threat. The post GKE Case Highlights Risks of Attackers Chaining Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

The post ‘Perfect 10’ Apple Supply Chain Bug — Millions of Apps at Risk of CocoaPods RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Tim looks grim: 10 year old vulnerabilities in widely used dev tool include a CVSS 10.0 remote code execution bug.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2024

We're primed to face another Y2K-like event: Q-Day, the point at which quantum computers become capable of breaking traditional encryption, totally upending security as we know it. The post Q-Day Prepping: What Businesses Can Do Now to Address Quantum Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

To combat this, businesses who are agile in adopting digital transformation strategies reaped the benefits: from better security hygiene to reduce the risk of a data breach to improved productivity that ultimately yields higher revenue. Here are a few important trends that you should consider for 2022: Single vendor SASE play.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding reachability is increasingly important for enterprises, as it can significantly influence their risk management strategies. The post Reachability and Risk: Prioritizing Protection in a Complex Security Landscape appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apple products and Juniper Junos OS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. ” reads the report published by Mandiant“This specific technique is now tracked as CVE-2025-21590, as detailed in Juniper Networks security bulletin JSA93446.”

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