The cyber defense community is at a crossroads that is magnified by cyber criminals’ adoption of AI and ransomware-as-a-service. With year-after-year of the IBM Cost of Data Breach report showing… The post Legacy Solutions Have Become a Cyber Defense Problem…
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Mind the Middle
In an era where digital threats can cripple a business overnight, where threat actors can use AI to customize and automate attacks at scale, and where enterprises face constant budget… The post Mind the Middle appeared first on Cyber Defense…
Multifaceted Cyber-Attacks Require a Unified Defense Approach
Gone are the days of attacks hitting a single product or vulnerability. Today, we’re seeing the increasing use of multi-vector attacks and multi-stage approaches. For example, a DDoS attack in… The post Multifaceted Cyber-Attacks Require a Unified Defense Approach appeared…
Neural Hijacking: Is Your Brain Making Security Decisions Without You?
Introduction: The Battlefield Inside Your Head In cybersecurity, we master firewalls and encryption. But are we neglecting the most critical vulnerability? The human brain. Every day, you make thousands of split-second… The post Neural Hijacking: Is Your Brain Making Security Decisions…
From Firefighting to Future-Proof: How AI is Revolutionizing Incident Management
Did you know the average cost of IT downtime is over $5,000 per minute? Despite this staggering figure, many organizations still rely on humans to sift through alerts at 3… The post From Firefighting to Future-Proof: How AI is Revolutionizing…
The Ahold Delhaize USA Breach: How a Single Click Can Cost Millions
By Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine Introduction In late 2024, cybercriminals breached Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC, exposing the personal data of millions of current and former… The post The Ahold Delhaize USA Breach: How a Single…
Cyber Hygiene Protecting Your Digital and Financial Health
In an age where digital and financial risks are increasingly interconnected, cyber hygiene stands as a pillar of modern risk management, essential to preserving both operational resilience and financial credibility…. The post Cyber Hygiene Protecting Your Digital and Financial Health…
The 3 Hidden Dangers of Avoiding SOC 2 Compliance
As a business, do you think avoiding SOC 2 compliance saves time and money? Think again. With cybercrime damages being projected to cost the world $1.2 trillion annually by 2025, skipping… The post The 3 Hidden Dangers of Avoiding SOC 2…
The Road Trip of Threat Modeling: A Journey to Efficiency, Effectiveness, And Value
Imagine being on a road trip without GPS—just a vague set of directions scribbled on a napkin and the occasional mile marker to reassure that the vehicle is not completely… The post The Road Trip of Threat Modeling: A Journey…
Innovator Spotlight: Replica Cyber
Cybersecurity’s Dirty Little Secret: Reimagining Isolation – How Replica Cyber Empowers CISOs with Secure Environments in Seconds Imagine creating a completely secure, fully configured digital workspace in minutes instead of… The post Innovator Spotlight: Replica Cyber appeared first on Cyber…
Innovator Spotlight: Qualys
Demystifying Cyber Risk: How Qualys is Transforming Security Leadership Cybersecurity leadership is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer confined to technical silos, CISOs are becoming strategic partners who translate complex… The post Innovator Spotlight: Qualys appeared first on Cyber Defense…
The Hidden Front: Iran, Cyber Warfare, and the Looming Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
By James Hess – CEO and Co-Founder, Unknown Cyber In today’s world, military strength is no longer defined solely by missiles and troops. The digital realm has become a battlefield,… The post The Hidden Front: Iran, Cyber Warfare, and the…
TLDR* May Work for EULAs But Your Contracts?
Time is a luxury few of us can afford to waste. Decision-makers often find themselves sifting through mountains of information, juggling priorities, and racing against deadlines. This urgency has bred… The post TLDR* May Work for EULAs But Your Contracts?…
Trends in Ransomware Attacks in Q3, 2024
In the latest Q3 Ransomware Report from our team at Cyberint – a Check Point Software company and a leading voice in external cyber-risk management – we’ve placed particular emphasis… The post Trends in Ransomware Attacks in Q3, 2024 appeared…
Zero-Trust Architecture in the Era of Quantum Computing: A Proactive Defense Strategy
The cybersecurity world is on the brink of a revolution, driven by quantum computing. Quantum computers can also break the encryption systems we depend on daily while powering breakthroughs in… The post Zero-Trust Architecture in the Era of Quantum Computing:…
How to Use Open-Source AI in Defense Tech: Cybersecurity Safeguards for Developers
There are multiple initiatives in the USA and European Union to regulate the Open-source AI use – from an ethics perspective to data safety. However, very little attention is being… The post How to Use Open-Source AI in Defense Tech:…
Why Scale Matters in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape Futureproofing for Better Outcomes
In today’s rapidly evolving and complex threat environment, the cybersecurity industry is reaching a point where scale, comprehensive capabilities, and agility have become essential for protecting businesses. Cyberfort’s recent acquisition… The post Why Scale Matters in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape Futureproofing…
Why Network Disaster Recovery Solutions Are a Non-negotiable for Modern Businesses
Organizations worldwide rely on technology to function. By 2027, global spending on digital transformation is projected to reach nearly $4 trillion, driven by remote working initiatives, international operations, and the continuing… The post Why Network Disaster Recovery Solutions Are a Non-negotiable…
Why CISOs Need an AI-Native Strategy
The CEO of Nokia, on the eve of being purchased by Microsoft, said “we didn’t do anything wrong but somehow, we lost.” These words describe the reality businesses face: embrace… The post Why CISOs Need an AI-Native Strategy appeared first…
The Evolving Cloud Security Landscape: Empowering Startups in a Post-Acquisition World
The cybersecurity industry is in constant flux, driven by escalating threats, emerging technologies, and strategic market maneuvers. This dynamic environment, characterized by 4,500 cybersecurity start-ups, is further complicated by significant… The post The Evolving Cloud Security Landscape: Empowering Startups in…