The cybersecurity landscape of 2024 has revealed an unprecedented surge in both the frequency and sophistication of data breaches, setting new records that demand immediate attention from security professionals and… The post The Digital Pandemic: Inside 2024’s Most Devastating Cyber…
Category: Cyber Defense Magazine
The Rising Deepfake Risk for Businesses: A Step-By-Step Defense Strategy Built Around the Basics of Security
Deepfakes are the exciting new thing in cyber security, but at their core they are not a new threat – social engineering has been around since the beginning. Advancements in… The post The Rising Deepfake Risk for Businesses: A Step-By-Step…
Innovator Spotlight: ESET
Cybersecurity’s Enduring Guardians: ESET’s 35-Year Journey of Threat Intelligence The Berlin Wall crumbled, and from its digital shadows emerged a cybersecurity pioneer that would redefine threat protection for generations. ESET… The post Innovator Spotlight: ESET appeared first on Cyber Defense…
The Rise of Identity Risk Intelligence
For many years, cybersecurity professionals have relied on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) such as IP addresses, domain names, and file hashes to defend against a number of cyber threats. While… The post The Rise of Identity Risk Intelligence appeared first…
Publisher’s Spotlight: NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11
A Powerful, All-in-One Solution for Cyber-Resilient Backup and Recovery In an era where ransomware, cloud complexity, and regulatory pressures are reshaping data protection priorities, NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11 provides… The post Publisher’s Spotlight: NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11 appeared…
The Quantum Supply Chain Risk: How Quantum Computing Will Disrupt Global Commerce
The Global Supply Chain Is Already on Fire — We Just Don’t See the Smoke. The global supply chain is not a just a system — it’s a network of… The post The Quantum Supply Chain Risk: How Quantum Computing…
Ongoing Money Laundering Insights
Abstract Money laundering is a major financial crime that involves introducing illicitly obtained funds into legitimate financial systems to disguise their criminal origins. Beyond concealing criminal activity, laundered funds are… The post Ongoing Money Laundering Insights appeared first on Cyber…
The Impact of Quantum Decryption
Executive Summary Quantum computing’s rapid progress poses a significant threat, potentially rendering current encryption methods and nearly all encrypted data vulnerable. This includes sensitive data that has already been stolen… The post The Impact of Quantum Decryption appeared first on…
The Growing Threat of AI-powered Cyberattacks in 2025
Data breach costs are rising at breakneck speed. IBM reported that the global average security breach cost is $4.9 million, marking a 10% increase since 2024. And it won’t stop here… The post The Growing Threat of AI-powered Cyberattacks in 2025…
The Cost of Ignoring Patches: How State and Local Governments Can Mitigate Damaging Security Breaches
According to a recent report released by the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, governmental agencies are facing an increase in ransomware attacks from nation-state actors and other increasingly clever hackers…. The post The Cost of Ignoring Patches: How State and…
Small Manufacturers, Big Target: The Growing Cyber Threat and How to Defend Against It
Digital transformation in manufacturing has opened doors to promising possibilities, but not without new risk exposure. With expansive transformation comes additional threats. As manufacturers embrace automation, IoT integration, and cloud-based… The post Small Manufacturers, Big Target: The Growing Cyber Threat…
Securing the Connected Factory Floor
As manufacturers strive to keep pace with changing demands and quickly evolving technologies, many are embracing digitalization and increased connectivity between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments. The… The post Securing the Connected Factory Floor appeared first on…
On Constant Community Improvements
The theme of this year’s RSAC is “Many Voices. One Community.” While our field can rightly claim “many voices”, portraying it as a “community” is a bit of a stretch…. The post On Constant Community Improvements appeared first on Cyber…
One Piece of the Puzzle: How a Single Digital Identifier Can Unravel Your Entire Online Life
In an era where our lives are increasingly lived online, our digital identities are sprawling networks of accounts and personal data. A simple email address or phone number—often considered a… The post One Piece of the Puzzle: How a Single…
How To Strengthen the Security of Your Symfony-Based Solution
Like all web-based solutions, applications built with Symfony are exposed to various cyber threats, and you should be ready to address them to make your website or app secure. After… The post How To Strengthen the Security of Your Symfony-Based…
How to Use Risk Management to Strengthen Business Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a massive point of emphasis for most businesses in the modern age. You must work diligently to protect your company from hackers, scams, phishing emails, and data loss…. The post How to Use Risk Management to Strengthen Business…
Implementing Effective AI Guardrails: A Cybersecurity Framework
As organizations race to implement AI solutions, security leaders face the challenge of enabling progress while protecting sensitive data. Grand Canyon Education (GCE), which serves 22 university partners, recently confronted this… The post Implementing Effective AI Guardrails: A Cybersecurity Framework appeared…
Scaling Smart: Federal Leaders Prioritize AI Security and Resilience
The biggest threat to artificial intelligence (AI) in government isn’t hype – it’s inertia. As Federal agencies explore opportunities to integrate AI into mission operations and citizen service functions (alongside… The post Scaling Smart: Federal Leaders Prioritize AI Security and…
Modernizing Critical Infrastructure Security to Meet Today’s Threats
Ransomware attacks are no longer just a cybersecurity concern – they are a direct threat to national security. A recent study found that among organizations hit by ransomware in the past 12… The post Modernizing Critical Infrastructure Security to Meet Today’s Threats…
Key Cybersecurity Considerations for 2025
As we usher in a new year, it’s crucial to focus on key areas in cybersecurity that demand our attention. While there’s undoubtedly a long list of issues that all… The post Key Cybersecurity Considerations for 2025 appeared first on…