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…
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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…
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…