< p class=””>The Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) qualification is provided by ISACA, and roughly on a par with it’s CISA IT audit qualification. It is a certification for IT security managers, and like CISA tries to strike a balance…
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Should I get CISSP Certified?
< p class=””>The focus of CISSP is purely Information Security. Having said that, its a very big field. CISSP’s reputation as a certification is for being ‘a mile wide and an inch deep’. In fact it’s so wide that rather…
A personal experience of CISSP boot camp
< p class=””>Information risk and security is an infinite field of work and study. You can spend your whole life trying to gain the width or depth of knowledge necessary to do the job competently, and every day feel you…
USENIX Security ’23 – Pardis Emami-Naeini, Janarth Dheenadhayalan, Yuvraj Agarwal, Lorrie Faith Cranor – Are Consumers Willing to Pay for Security and Privacy of IoT Devices?
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. The post USENIX…
Cyber Mayday and My Journey to Oz
When we persevere through difficulties our results are often better than initially expected. Here’s a story of how pandemic disappointments and travel problems led to new professional opportunities. The post Cyber Mayday and My Journey to Oz appeared first…
Should I get CISA Certified?
< p class=””>CISA is possibly the one ‘pure’ Information systems audit qualification that is recognised anywhere. It is balanced between technical IT knowledge and business understanding. And it has lovely exam questions – and I should know, as I wrote…
USENIX Security ’23 – Measuring Up To (Reasonable) Consumer Expectations: Providing An Empirical Basis For Holding IoT Manufacturers Legally Responsible
Authors/Presenters:Lorenz Kustosch, Carlos Gañán, Mattis van ‘t Schip, Michel van Eeten, Simon Parkin Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated…
Facebook fake videos
I have spent a not-very-happy time this morning, besieged by Facebook group posts passed off as porn videos and trying to get rid of them. In fact, it’s unlikely that they’re either porn or videos: they’re bot postings of malicious…
USENIX Security ’23 – Hyungseok Kim, Soomin Kim, Junoh Lee, Kangkook Jee, Sang Kil Cha – Reassembly is Hard: A Reflection on Challenges and Strategies
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. The post USENIX…
Checkmarx Report Surfaces Software Supply Chain Compromises
A Checkmarx report found 56% of attacks against software supply chains resulted in thefts of credential and confidential data. The post Checkmarx Report Surfaces Software Supply Chain Compromises appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
QR Code Phishing Attacks Target High-Level Executives: Report
C-level executives and others in managerial positions are by far the top targets of increasingly popular phishing attacks that involve malicious QR codes. According to researchers with Abnormal Security, members of the C-suite in the fourth quarter of 2023 were…
3 Best Practices for SOC Leaders for Staying Ahead In 2024
Keeping up with the cyberthreat landscape also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, ensuring that the SOC remains resilient and prepared. The post 3 Best Practices for SOC Leaders for Staying Ahead In 2024 appeared first on Security…
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info About Hive Ransomware Leaders
The U.S. government appears eager to finish off what’s left of the notorious Hive ransomware group, offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to the identification and location of any of the leaders of the gang. The State…
The ROI of Investing in Cybersecurity
The need for investing in cybersecurity now, so that a breach doesn’t become an organization’s funding case, needs to be clear for all stakeholders Digital transformation drives business operations, and dedicating funds towards cybersecurity has gone from being an IT…
2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics
Cybercriminals are shifting their focus toward targeted identity fraud and scams resulting in fewer overall victims. The post 2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Hiring for Tech Managers jobs? Should Tech Managers Be Developers First?
In the bustling tech landscape, leadership roles hold immense power to shape project trajectories and team dynamics. But when it comes to hiring tech managers,…Read More The post Hiring for Tech Managers jobs? Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? appeared…
IoT Testing: Best Practices And Challenges in 2024
According to Transforma Insights, the wide form of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use globally is expected to nearly double from 15.1 billion to 29 billion in 2030. These gadgets are available in a wide variety of bureaucracies, along…
Bringing Composability to Firewalls with Runtime Protection Rules | Impart Security
Runtime Protection Rules are one of the most powerful features in Impart’s API security platform. We’ve taken all the lessons learned from decades of experience in the firewall space and created a solution that works for modern security teams.Impart’s Runtime…
China-Sponsored Hackers Lie in Wait to Attack US Infrastructure
Hackers with the Chinese state-sponsored threat group Volt Typhoon continue to hide away in computers and networks of U.S. critical infrastructure entities, “pre-positioning” themselves to disrupt operations if conflicts between the United States and China arise, according to the top…
China-Sponsored Hackers Lie in Wait to Attack U.S. Infrastructure
Hackers with the Chinese state-sponsored threat group Volt Typhoon continue to hide away in computers and networks of U.S. critical infrastructure entities, “pre-positioning” themselves to disrupt operations if conflicts between the United States and China arise, according to the top…