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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it has fined four companies $7 million for misleading statements about their cybersecurity incidents, particularly concerning the high-profile 2019 SolarWinds hack. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.,

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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. While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aside from the obvious gap in accessing data and web-based resources, this shortfall also entails cybersecurity concerns. Assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice assistants are terrific, but these tools are cold comfort when a website's design doesn't support them.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. These developments reflect the growing maturity of the OT cybersecurity field. However, the landscape has changed.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 23, 2024

CyberSecurity Expert Witness and Board Member , Joseph Steinberg, will, tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, speak with the public as part of a panel of experts from Columbia University, discussing both the recent CrowdStrike-Microsoft cybersecurity incident, and the incident’s ongoing global impact.

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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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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. government.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In cybersecurity, keeping digital threats at bay is a top priority. This technology promises to simplify tasks, boost accuracy and quicken responses. Related: Gen-A’s impact on DevSecOps Robotic process automation is about getting repetitive, rule-based tasks done with the help of software robots , often called “bots.”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

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? This speeds up response times and reduces the burden on cybersecurity teams. Here's how.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. 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.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Related: Pushing the fly-by-wire envelope This is especially true because systems are more interconnected and use more complex commercial software than ever before, meaning a vulnerability in one system could lead to a malicious actor gaining access to more important systems. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 25, 2023

It is hardly a secret that, for nearly 30 years, I have been warning about the danger posed to US national security by the simultaneous combination of our growing reliance on Chinese technology, and our general indifference to China’s huge technological “leaps forward” in the realm of cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Travelers often rely on technology to enhance vacations, like by sharing photos online or finding lodging on an app. Getting ready to go Add a simple cybersecurity checklist along with your packing routine before you depart for some rest and relaxation. This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance appeared originally here.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2022

At the start of this year, analysts identified a number of trends driving the growth of cybersecurity. billion in venture capital poured into cybersecurity companies globally. According to Gartner, 45 percent of organizations worldwide have experienced attacks on their software supply chain in 2022, a threefold increase from 2021.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

Early in 2020, cyberspace attackers apparently working for the Russian government compromised a piece of widely used network management software made by a company called SolarWinds. For a while, in 2019, the update server’s password for SolarWinds’s network management software was reported to be “solarwinds123.”

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2025

2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 - 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Working in cybersecurity is demanding. Analysts must investigate and remedy thousands of alerts every day while remaining adaptable to an ever-changing technological landscape. Cybersecurity is fast-paced and can be demanding. In the context of cybersecurity, burnout can manifest itself in several ways.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2025

2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 - 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2022

Cybersecurity tools evolve towards leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) at ever deeper levels, and that’s of course a good thing. The larger question: Can cybersecurity be truly automated? Here are three things automated cybersecurity technology does exceptionally well: •Tackle mundane tasks.

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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45

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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. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Russia’s NKTsKI warns financial sector organizations about a breach at major Russian IT service and software provider LANIT. LANIT Group (Laboratory of New Information Technologies) is one of Russia’s largest IT service and software providers. ” reads the security breach notification published by GosSOPKA.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to providing comprehensive security solutions to businesses worldwide. This achievement further energizes our commitment to empowering clients to adopt and optimize Microsoft Security technologies, enhancing their threat management programs and overall security posture.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. trillion annually.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is confronting a pivotal moment following the recent resignations of two senior officials who were instrumental in the agency's Secure by Design initiative. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week, observed annually in the first week of October, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the ever-growing challenges in the digital landscape. As technology continues to evolve, so too do the threats that target both individuals and organizations. What is Cybersecurity Week?

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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. Attackers arent hacking in theyre logging in.

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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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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

AUGUST 19, 2024

President Biden’s call for the mainstreaming of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) is a major step forward. He drew a vivid parallel between food safety and software security. Context is fast becoming king in cybersecurity. Yet SBOMs will take us only so far. For a full drill down, please give the accompanying podcast a listen.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program designed to help consumers make informed decisions about the security of their internet-connected devices. From baby monitors to home security systems, these IoT products have become integral to daily life, yet they also present significant cybersecurity risks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2025

However, the use of any kind of software that deals with large amounts of sensitive customer data can make a business the target of cybercriminals. It's natural to want to make the most of these systems, but in doing so, you need to ensure that you are putting the correct resources into your cybersecurity systems and operations.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2024

LAS VEGAS – Here’s what I discovered last week here at Black Hat USA 2024 : GenAI is very much in the mix as a potent X-factor in cybersecurity. Related: Prioritizing digital resiliency I spoke with over three dozen cybersecurity solution providers. AppSec technology security-hardens software at the coding level.

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