Practicing good data hygiene is critical for today’s businesses. With everything from operational efficiency to cybersecurity readiness relying on the integrity of stored data, having confidence in your organization’s data cleanliness policy is essential. But what does this involve, and…
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Cybersecurity dominates concerns among the C-suite, small businesses and the nation
Once relegated to the fringes of business operations, cybersecurity has evolved into a front-and-center concern for organizations worldwide. What was once considered a technical issue managed by IT departments has become a boardroom topic of utmost importance. With the rise…
Autonomous security for cloud in AWS: Harnessing the power of AI for a secure future
As the digital world evolves, businesses increasingly rely on cloud solutions to store data, run operations and manage applications. However, with this growth comes the challenge of ensuring that cloud environments remain secure and compliant with ever-changing regulations. This is…
Adversarial advantage: Using nation-state threat analysis to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity
Nation-state adversaries are changing their approach, pivoting from data destruction to prioritizing stealth and espionage. According to the Microsoft 2023 Digital Defense Report, “nation-state attackers are increasing their investments and launching more sophisticated cyberattacks to evade detection and achieve strategic…
6 Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity released by joint NSA initiative
Today’s critical infrastructure organizations rely on operational technology (OT) to help control and manage the systems and processes required to keep critical services to the public running. However, due to the highly integrated nature of OT deployments, cybersecurity has become…
SpyAgent malware targets crypto wallets by stealing screenshots
A new Android malware strain known as SpyAgent is making the rounds — and stealing screenshots as it goes. Using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, the malware is after cryptocurrency recovery phrases often stored in screenshots on user devices. Here’s…
Exploring DORA: How to manage ICT incidents and minimize cyber threat risks
As cybersecurity breaches continue to rise globally, institutions handling sensitive information are particularly vulnerable. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the financial sector reached $6.08 million, making it the second hardest hit after healthcare, according to…
What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime
Since its launch in August 2013, Telegram has become the go-to messaging app for privacy-focused users. To start using the app, users can sign up using either their real phone number or an anonymous number purchased from the Fragment blockchain…
Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches
The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the…
What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it
The volume of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has reached staggering levels, placing immense pressure on organizations’ cyber defenses. According to SecurityScorecard, there were 29,000 vulnerabilities recorded in 2023, and by mid-2024, nearly 27,500 had already been identified. Meanwhile, Coalition’s…
Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight
Our mobile devices go everywhere we go, and we can use them for almost anything. For businesses, the accessibility of mobile devices has also made it easier to create more interactive ways to introduce new products and services while improving…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, including cybersecurity, has sparked a sense of urgency among professionals. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools to bolster security defenses, cyber professionals now face a pivotal question: What new skills do…
Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial
A data breach at virtual medical provider Confidant Health lays bare the vast difference between personally identifiable information (PII) on the one hand and sensitive data on the other. The story began when security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured…
Addressing growing concerns about cybersecurity in manufacturing
Manufacturing has become increasingly reliant on modern technology, including industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT). While these innovations boost productivity and streamline operations, they’ve vastly expanded the cyberattack surface. According to the 2024…
3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity
IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million. Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However,…
AI hallucinations can pose a risk to your cybersecurity
In early 2023, Google’s Bard made headlines for a pretty big mistake, which we now call an AI hallucination. During a demo, the chatbot was asked, “What new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope can I tell my 9-year-old…
What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security
Data security is the cornerstone of every business operation. Today, the security of sensitive data and communication depends on traditional cryptography methods, such as the RSA algorithm. While such algorithms secure against today’s threats, organizations must continue to look forward…
Best practices on securing your AI deployment
As organizations embrace generative AI, there are a host of benefits that they are expecting from these projects—from efficiency and productivity gains to improved speed of business to more innovation in products and services. However, one factor that forms a…
What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks?
In a world where cyber threats feel omnipresent, a recent report has revealed some unexpected good news: ransomware attacks on state and local governments have dropped by 51% in 2024. Still, this decline does not signal the end of the…
The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs
Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached…