The more valuable a possession, the more steps you take to protect it. A home, for example, is protected by the lock systems on doors and windows, but the valuable or sensitive items that a criminal might steal are stored…
Tag: Security Intelligence
What is data security posture management?
Do you know where all your organization’s data resides across your hybrid cloud environment? Is it appropriately protected? How sure are you? 30%? 50%? It may not be enough. The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 revealed that 82%…
Could a threat actor socially engineer ChatGPT?
As the one-year anniversary of ChatGPT approaches, cybersecurity analysts are still exploring their options. One primary goal is to understand how generative AI can help solve security problems while also looking out for ways threat actors can use the technology.…
Virtual credit card fraud: An old scam reinvented
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, as banks continue to broaden their range of services and embrace innovative technologies, they find themselves at the forefront of a dual-edged sword. While these advancements promise greater convenience and accessibility for customers, they…
The evolution of 20 years of cybersecurity awareness
Since 2004, the White House and Congress have designated October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and online safety. How have cybersecurity and malware evolved…
The evolution of 20 years of cybersecurity awareness
Since 2004, the White House and Congress have designated October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and online safety. How have cybersecurity and malware evolved…
Cost of a data breach: The evolving role of law enforcement
If someone broke into your company’s office to steal your valuable assets, your first step would be to contact law enforcement. But would your reaction be the same if someone broke into your company’s network and accessed your most valuable…
Why cybersecurity training isn’t working (and how to fix it)
Early to a meeting, an employee decides to check direct messages on their favorite social network. Uh, oh. A message from the social network’s security team says their account has been hacked. They’ll need to click on the link to…
The Growing Risks of Shadow IT and SaaS Sprawl
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, there is no shortage of apps and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across different industries. This incredible array of options has revolutionized how we work, providing cost-effective and user-friendly…
Are you ready to build your organization’s digital trust?
As organizations continue their digital transformation journey, they need to be able to trust that their digital assets are secure. That’s not easy in today’s environment, as the numbers and sophistication of cyberattacks increase and organizations face challenges from remote…
Why keep Cybercom and the NSA’s dual-hat arrangement?
The dual-hat arrangement, where one person leads both the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom), has been in place since Cybercom’s creation in 2010. What was once touted as temporary 13 years ago now seems established. Will…
Why consumer drones represent a special cybersecurity risk
Cybersecurity staff at an East Coast financial services company last summer detected unusual activity on its internal Atlassian Confluence page originating inside the company’s network. The MAC address used locally belonged to an employee known to be currently using the…
Machine learning operations can revolutionize cybersecurity
Machine learning operations (MLOps) refers to the practices and tools employed to streamline the deployment, management and monitoring of machine learning models in production environments. While MLOps is commonly associated with data science and machine learning workflows, its integration with…
Zero-day attacks are on the rise. Can patches keep up?
That latest cyberattack threatening your organization is likely coming from outside the corporate network. According to Mandiant’s M-Trends 2023 report, 63% of breaches came from an outside entity — a considerable rise from 47% the year before. When it comes…