What type of things can go wrong with Senior Leadership, the Org, Legal, HR, etc. by Dan K. Anderson In today’s hectic Cyber world, the role of CISO continues to […] The post CISO Life: the Good, the Bad, the…
CISO Life: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
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The Pitfalls of Periodic Penetration Testing & What to Do Instead
Periodic penetration testing approaches can be likened to regular tire inspections for vehicles. While they provide valuable insights into the condition of your tires during each check-up, they cannot help […] The post The Pitfalls of Periodic Penetration Testing &…
The Case Study: The Exploitation of Mechatronics Systems
By Milica D. Djekic The mechatronics systems are a common part of the industrial control systems (ICS) or – in other words – these two assets serve in many control […] The post The Case Study: The Exploitation of Mechatronics…
Strengthening Financial Services: Embracing the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for Cybersecurity Resilience
By Boris Khazin, Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance at EPAM Systems, Inc. While concerns about market volatility, liquidity management and fintech disruption are among the many challenges financial services […] The post Strengthening Financial Services: Embracing the Digital Operational…
Speaking Cyber-Truth: The CISO’s Critical Role in Influencing Reluctant Leadership
By Craig Burland, CISO, Inversion6 In the C-Suites and boardrooms of modern enterprises, there’s an unwelcome guest that often disrupts the conviviality of strategic discussions: cyber-truth. Cyber-truth is the unvarnished […] The post Speaking Cyber-Truth: The CISO’s Critical Role in…
Government Communications: The Threats
By Nicole Allen, Marketing Manager at Salt Communications In an age where information flows freely and rapidly, government communications have never been more vulnerable. The digital age has ushered in […] The post Government Communications: The Threats appeared first on…
SASE and Zero Trust: A Powerful Combination
By Elena Thomas, Digital Marketing Manager, SafeAeon Inc. Gone are the days when network security resembled a medieval castle. It was protected by a robust drawbridge and moat. In our […] The post SASE and Zero Trust: A Powerful Combination…
A 5-Minute Refresher to Cryptography
(featuring Alice and Bob) by Rajvi Shroff It’s an age-old question. Alice wants to send a message to Bob. But how can Alice send it to Bob without Eve, the […] The post A 5-Minute Refresher to Cryptography appeared first…
Smart Traffic Signals Security in the Era of AI and Smart Cars
Analyzing the Trade-off Between Efficiency and Security in Smart Traffic Signal Technology Integration. by Samridhi Agarwal, Masters Student, CMU Once a simple concept with red, yellow, and green bulbs, traffic […] The post Smart Traffic Signals Security in the Era…
Bridging IT and OT Cybersecurity with AI
Reduce Alerts by 57% with Difenda AIRO By Andrew Hodges, VP Service Delivery & Product Development, Difenda In a technology-driven world, where even the most everyday devices are connected to […] The post Bridging IT and OT Cybersecurity with AI…
Accelerate the path to PCI DSS 4.0 adoption
By Héctor Guillermo Martínez, President of GM Sectec With the release of a new version of the PCI DSS 4.0 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, the safety and security […] The post Accelerate the path to PCI DSS 4.0…
Real Time Exposure Detection Is the Missing Element of Every Cybersecurity Strategy
Detecting threats and vulnerabilities in real-time is crucial for an effective cybersecurity strategy to protect against cybercriminals. By Or Shoshani, CEO and Co-founder, Stream Security Cybersecurity teams are often at […] The post Real Time Exposure Detection Is the Missing…
QR Code Phishing Attacks: Threat Actors Are Now Shopping Online with You
Olesia Klevchuk, Director of Email Protection at Barracuda, discusses the prevalence of QR code phishing attacks and how cybercriminals are utilizing quishing to exploit data, download malware, compromise personal devices, […] The post QR Code Phishing Attacks: Threat Actors Are…
Protecting Data in The Final Stretch of The Supply Chain
Building a Secure Last Mile for Global Commerce By Dan O’Toole, Chairman & CEO, Arrive Navigating the Last Mile: Securing the Final Stretch of the Supply Chain In the rapidly […] The post Protecting Data in The Final Stretch of…
Passwords In the Air
By Gautam Hazari, Chief Technology Officer, Sekura.id Imagine, you are sitting in a café, sipping the skillfully crafted coffee by the barista, with your laptop placed on the table in […] The post Passwords In the Air appeared first on…
Organizations Are Shifting Ransomware Defense Tactics, But Malware Is Still the Problem
By Trevor Hilligoss, Senior Director of Security Research at SpyCloud Ransomware attacks are a fact of life – over 72% of global businesses have been impacted by ransomware in 2023. This number […] The post Organizations Are Shifting Ransomware Defense Tactics, But…
Open AI Exec Warns AI is “Extremely Addictive,” Humanity Could Become “Enslaved”
By Sai Mattapalli and Rohan Kalahasty, Co-Founders — Vytal.ai The idea of technology going wrong and turning on its creators is not new. More than 200 years ago, Mary Shelley […] The post Open AI Exec Warns AI is “Extremely…
Manufacturing on the Cyber Frontlines: Enhancing Cybersecurity on the Factory Floor
By Berardino Baratta, CEO, MxD Manufacturing in the United States is changing. Today’s factory floors are a far cry from those we saw in 1980s movies – dark, hostile environments […] The post Manufacturing on the Cyber Frontlines: Enhancing Cybersecurity…
Making Our Infrastructure Resilient: 5 Priorities for Security R&D
By Saurabh Amin, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering PI, Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cyberattacks are undoubtedly on the rise; as of September 2023, […] The post Making Our Infrastructure Resilient: 5 Priorities for…
Key Differences in Securing OT & IT Environments
Critical cybersecurity components every security leader must know amid the convergence of IT & OT By Joe O’Donnell, EVP of Corporate Development, Cyolo The increasing cyberattacks against critical sectors, in […] The post Key Differences in Securing OT & IT…