British security provider Sophos plans to acquire Dell subsidiary Secureworks in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $859 million. The deal, announced in a joint release on Monday, will grant Sophos control over Secureworks’ Taegis Extended Detection and Response (XDR)…
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SonicWall Doubles Down on Edge Security With Risk-Based Connectivity and Threat Protection
The number of cybersecurity incidents has doubled since the pandemic and its costing organizations exorbitantly heavy tolls in direct and indirect losses, according to the International Monetary Fund of the United Nations. Close to a million companies are getting impacted…
AWS Seizes Domains Used by Russian Threat Group APT29
Cloud computing giant AWS, tipped off by Ukrainian security experts, seized domains that were being used by Russian threat group APT29 to send phishing emails to government officials and enterprises that contained malicious files that would grants the hackers access…
The Three Pillars of Shift-Left API Security
When it comes to proactive API security, there are three critical pillars: API Discovery, API Security Testing, and API Oversight. The post The Three Pillars of Shift-Left API Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach
Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten. The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/25/24
Insight #1: Chuck the checkbox, seize real risk To achieve a strong security posture, CISOs must avoid a “checkbox mentality” that prioritizes compliance over actual risk management and instead cultivate a security culture that is demonstrated in practice. Insight…
CISOs Should Be Directing IAM Strategy — Here’s Why
By placing IAM strategy and enforcement under the CISO’s purview, enterprises can ensure that it is treated as a critical component of the overall security strategy. The post CISOs Should Be Directing IAM Strategy — Here’s Why appeared first on…
EDR Dependency: Ensuring Uninterrupted and Comprehensive Security Coverage
By merging EDRs with defense-in-depth technologies such as AMTD, businesses can detect and respond to known threats, as well as those lurking in the cracks. The post EDR Dependency: Ensuring Uninterrupted and Comprehensive Security Coverage appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
3 Tips for Organizations to Shore Up Their Cyber Resilience Strategies This Fall
As businesses gear up for another risky fall holiday season, visibility, control and security hygiene remain paramount for success and stability. The post 3 Tips for Organizations to Shore Up Their Cyber Resilience Strategies This Fall appeared first on Security…
Cyberattacks Against Sporting Events are Growing More Calculated
The amount of data being collected and shared online before and during large sporting events is low-hanging fruit for attackers. The post Cyberattacks Against Sporting Events are Growing More Calculated appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Sysdig Predicts Global Cyberattacks Costs Will Exceed $100B in 2025
A report published this week by Sysdig predicts global cyberattacks will cost over $100 billion in 2025 based om the fact that the average cost of a public cloud breach alone has eclipsed $5 million, with the number of attacks…
5 Security Considerations for Managing AI Agents and Their Identities
5 min read Balancing non-human IAM for access – and governance for oversight – is key to ensuring security, compliance, and accountability in managing these next-generation systems. The post 5 Security Considerations for Managing AI Agents and Their Identities appeared…
White House Memo Puts the Focus of AI on National Security
A national security memo released by the Biden Administration is order government agencies to ensure the development and use of AI enables the United States to keep its edge in AI over global adversaries while continuing to align with the…
The Rise of Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: Are You Prepared?
Our daily lives depend on critical infrastructure – water treatment facilities, power grids, transportation systems. Unfortunately, these systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. The post The Rise of Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: Are You Prepared? appeared first on Security…
The Entrust Distrust Deadline is Closing In. Are you Prepared?
We’re just weeks away from November 12, 2024—the date when Google Chrome will begin distrusting newly issued certificates from Entrust Roots. Shortly after, Mozilla will implement its distrust in Entrust Roots by the end of November. If your organization hasn’t…
DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Securing Frontends at Scale;Paving our Way to Post XSS World
Authors/Presenters:Jen Ozmen, Aaron Shim Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 32 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘RNAWorld’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3002/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”345″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/7d07e190-4266-4591-87ae-b1141905d733/rnaworld.png?format=1000w” width=”275″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘RNAWorld’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Blackwire Labs AI Cybersecurity Platform Incorporates Blockchain to Validate Data
Blackwire Labs launched a platform that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) with blockchain technologies to provide cybersecurity teams with recommendations based on a trusted data source that is immutable. The post Blackwire Labs AI Cybersecurity Platform Incorporates Blockchain to Validate…
Fake IT Workers: How HYPR Stopped a Fraudulent Hire
Since 2022, the FBI and other agencies have been sounding the alarm about North Koreans posing as US or other non-North Korean based IT workers and infiltrating companies. In July, security firm KnowBe4 publicly revealed that they unknowingly hired a…
DMARC MSP Case Study: CloudTech24 Simplies Domain Security Management for Clients with PowerDMARC
Reading Time: 2 min Read the inspiring story of how UK-based MSP CloudTech24 automated and simplified domain security management for multiple client domains with PowerDMARC. The post DMARC MSP Case Study: CloudTech24 Simplies Domain Security Management for Clients with PowerDMARC…