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…
Category: Cyber Defense Magazine
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…
The Digital Pandemic: Inside 2024’s Most Devastating Cyber Breaches
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…
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…