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What’s in the New National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

Lohrman on Security

The White House just released the new National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan. Here are the details, selected media coverage and what you need to know moving forward.

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Kevin Mitnick Died

Schneier on Security

Obituary.

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MY TAKE: As network perimeters shift and ecosystems blend, the role of MSSPs solidifies

The Last Watchdog

Deepening interoperability of AI-infused systems – in our buildings, transportation grids, communications systems and medical equipment — portend amazing breakthroughs for humankind. Related: The coming of optical infrastructure But first businesses must come to grips with the quickening convergence of their internal and external computing resources.

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Few Fortune 100 Firms List Security Pros in Their Executive Ranks

Krebs on Security

Many things have changed since 2018, such as the names of the companies in the Fortune 100 list. But one aspect of that vaunted list that hasn’t shifted much since is that very few of these companies list any security professionals within their top executive ranks. The next time you receive a breach notification letter that invariably says a company you trusted places a top priority on customer security and privacy, consider this: Only four of the Fortune 100 companies currently list a sec

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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Weekly Update 357

Troy Hunt

Sad news to wake up to today. Kevin was a friend and as I say in this week's video, probably the most well-known identity in infosec ever, and for good reason. He made a difference, and I have fun memories with him 😊 Felt really sad waking up and seeing “RIP Kevin” in my timeline. I doubt there is a more well known name in our industry but if he’s unfamiliar to you (or you haven’t read this book), go and grab “Ghost in the Wires” which is an

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AI and Microdirectives

Schneier on Security

Imagine a future in which AIs automatically interpret—and enforce—laws. All day and every day, you constantly receive highly personalized instructions for how to comply with the law, sent directly by your government and law enforcement. You’re told how to cross the street, how fast to drive on the way to work, and what you’re allowed to say or do online—if you’re in any situation that might have legal implications, you’re told exactly what to do, in real time.

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Future Proofing Tech Investments in Turbulent Times: Real Stories

Jane Frankland

The tech sector is always dynamic, always changing. But now it’s transforming faster and more unpredictably than ever. Given a whole range of PESTLE factors, IT decision makers (ITDMs) from small businesses to enterprises with managed IT environments are under increasing pressure to make smarter investments with their budgets. This includes everything from productivity and cybersecurity to superior computing experiences for employees, who are increasingly collaborating remotely, multitasking, an

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??The Great Google Experiment: Googlers Trapped in an Internet-Free Wonderland

Javvad Malik

The Internet is a treacherous playground, and wouldn’t you know it, Google, the wise old seer of the digital realm, is suggesting that its employees disconnect from the very beast they helped create. Yes, you heard that right, my friends. CNBC’s Jennifer Elias lays it bare for us: Google is embarking on a pilot program where certain employees will find themselves trapped within the confines of internet-free desktop PCs.

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Tracking Down a Suspect through Cell Phone Records

Schneier on Security

Interesting forensics in connection with a serial killer arrest: Investigators went through phone records collected from both midtown Manhattan and the Massapequa Park area of Long Island—two areas connected to a “burner phone” they had tied to the killings. (In court, prosecutors later said the burner phone was identified via an email account used to “solicit and arrange for sexual activity.” The victims had all been Craigslist escorts, according to officials.

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8 Best Enterprise Password Managers for 2023

Tech Republic Security

This is a comprehensive list of the top enterprise password managers. Use this guide to compare and choose which one is best for your business.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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News Alert: HostingAdvice poll finds one in three Americans hacked upon visiting sketchy websites

The Last Watchdog

Gainesville, Fla., July 18, 2022 – Around 30,000 websites get hacked every day , with the majority of those cyberattacks due to human error. This has projected costs associated with cybercrimes to hit the tens of trillions by 2025, highlighting the vital need for web hosts to implement staunch security. A new study by HostingAdvice, the premier authority on web hosting, found that 32% of Americans say they’ve gotten hacked from visiting a sketchy website and of those, 53% got a computer virus

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CISA: You've got two weeks to patch Citrix NetScaler vulnerability CVE-2023-3519

Malwarebytes

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. This means that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies need to remediate this vulnerability by August 9, 2023 to protect their networks against active threats.

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Disabling Self-Driving Cars with a Traffic Cone

Schneier on Security

You can disable a self-driving car by putting a traffic cone on its hood: The group got the idea for the conings by chance. The person claims a few of them walking together one night saw a cone on the hood of an AV, which appeared disabled. They weren’t sure at the time which came first; perhaps someone had placed the cone on the AV’s hood to signify it was disabled rather than the other way around.

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How to Access Your iPhone if You Forget Your Passcode

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to regain control of your device and how to access your iPhone if you forgot the passcode using this comprehensive guide.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Azure AD Token Forging Technique in Microsoft Attack Extends Beyond Outlook, Wiz Reports

The Hacker News

The recent attack against Microsoft's email infrastructure by a Chinese nation-state actor referred to as Storm-0558 is said to have a broader scope than previously thought.

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Nice Suzuki, sport: shame dealer left your data up for grabs

Security Affairs

Cybernews research team discovered that two Suzuki-authorized dealer websites were leaking customers’ sensitive information. Suzuki or otherwise, buying a new vehicle is an intense experience with complicated credit, insurance, documentation, and contracts. Think of all the data that you leave in a dealership, including the fact that you now own a brand-new car – which itself may be a potential target for criminals.

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Practice Your Security Prompting Skills

Schneier on Security

Gandalf is an interactive LLM game where the goal is to get the chatbot to reveal its password. There are eight levels of difficulty, as the chatbot gets increasingly restrictive instructions as to how it will answer. It’s a great teaching tool. I am stuck on Level 7. Feel free to give hints and discuss strategy in the comments below. I probably won’t look at them until I’ve cracked the last level.

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Using Snapshots to Improve Data Security

Tech Republic Security

Snapshots are an effective way to improve the security of your data. Learn about different ways to use them to enhance your data security.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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R.I.P. Kevin Mitnick, 1963–2023

Security Boulevard

Kevin is Free: Hackers’ hacker dies, aged 59. The post R.I.P. Kevin Mitnick, 1963–2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Experts believe North Korea behind JumpCloud supply chain attack

Security Affairs

SentinelOne researchers attribute the recent supply chain attacks on JumpCloud to North Korea-linked threat actors. JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory service platform designed to manage user identities, devices, and applications in a seamless and secure manner. It allows IT administrators to centralize and simplify their identity and access management tasks across various systems and applications.

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Commentary on the Implementation Plan for the 2023 US National Cybersecurity Strategy

Schneier on Security

The Atlantic Council released a detailed commentary on the White House’s new “Implementation Plan for the 2023 US National Cybersecurity Strategy.” Lots of interesting bits. So far, at least three trends emerge: First, the plan contains a (somewhat) more concrete list of actions than its parent strategy, with useful delineation of lead and supporting agencies, as well as timelines aplenty.

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How HealthEdge Deals with Security and Data Privacy in the Face of Rapid Expansion

Tech Republic Security

HealthEdge, a healthcare digital payer platform, shares strategies for combating cyber threats threatening the healthcare industry.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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Tame Identity Sprawl: Strategies and solutions

Security Boulevard

How to Tame Identity Sprawl: Strategies and solutions for managing digital identitiesIf your employees use different usernames and passwords for their computers, applications, other systems and accounts, your organization is experiencing identity sprawl. Identity sprawl is a problem that has increased significantly with the rise of identity-related attacks.

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Living Off the Land Attacks: LOTL Definition & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Living off the land (LOTL) attacks use legitimate programs that already exist on a computer, rather than installing malware from an external source onto a system. The stealthy nature of these attacks can make them effective — and difficult for security teams to detect and prevent. To prevent LOTL attacks, security teams must use sophisticated detection methods, as well as closing loops in popular computer programs with known vulnerabilities.

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CISA warns of attacks against Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Devices

Security Affairs

The US CISA warns of cyber attacks targeting Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warning of cyber attacks against Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices exploiting recently discovered zero-day CVE-2023-3519. The Agency states that threat actors targeted a NetScaler ADC appliance deployed in the network of a critical infrastructure organization.

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How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10 Ways

Tech Republic Security

Use this comprehensive list of strategies to help you safeguard your company's data from threats and data breaches.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Software Supply Chain Attackers Targeting Banks, Checkmarx Says

Security Boulevard

Two banks earlier this year were the targets of open source supply chain attacks, the first of their kind in the industry. The post Software Supply Chain Attackers Targeting Banks, Checkmarx Says appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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7 Steps to the Incident Response Process & Frameworks

eSecurity Planet

Incident response frameworks and practices are detailed action plans to resolve security breaches inside a business or organization. They give the business a thorough and proactive approach to security by methodically recording every aspect of an incident, including how it happened and the measures that were taken, and describing the subsequent steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

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Sophisticated BundleBot Malware Disguised as Google AI Chatbot and Utilities

The Hacker News

A new malware strain known as BundleBot has been stealthily operating under the radar by taking advantage of .NET single-file deployment techniques, enabling threat actors to capture sensitive information from compromised hosts.

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E-Waste: Australia’s Hidden ESG Nightmare

Tech Republic Security

Australia has an e-waste problem, and for all the conversations around climate change, energy use, plastics and other ESG matters, it's surprising that more isn't said about it.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.