What home schooling our children can teach us about security awareness
Although this seems like a step back, I have witnessed first-hand how engaged my children are with their learning, even the subjects that don’t necessarily lend themselves to creativity and fun. With security training, we have all been there – sitting at our desks and clicking through the latest iteration of security awareness training. As soon as we see the …
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Most security pros are banned from sharing threat intelligence with the community
Most threat intelligence (TI) analysts are members of professional communities, but half of those working in IT and cybersecurity positions are not allowed to share intelligence with others, a new report from Kaspersky claims. Based on a poll of 5,200 IT and cybersecurity experts from around the world, the report states that TI analysts often participate in various forums and …
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Many small businesses could face collapse due to security risks
More than a million small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) in the UK would be forced to shut up shop in the event of a cyberattack. This is according to a new report from Vodafone, which asserts that many companies cannot afford to absorb the costs associated with addressing a cyberattack. Polling more than 500 business leaders for the report, Vodafone …
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What next for the Security Operations Center (SOC) in 2021?
The SOC sits at the beating heart of an organization’s IT and security functions. Its primary goal is to detect, respond, report on and, of course, prevent cyber-threats. In a world where individual data breaches are costed at a global average of nearly $3.9 million today, and ransomware infections can lead to losses in the tens of millions, an effective …
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Hackers have turned to ‘fast flux’ techniques to evade security solutions
When law enforcement agencies take down a botnet or a major spam or phishing operation, it usually involves disabling servers and hosting services. To counter these measures, criminals have started turning towards a new technique called “fast flux”. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Unit 42, which explains that fast flux increases criminal infrastructure resilience by …
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Many businesses facing new security challenges after pandemic
Since the pandemic forced everyone indoors, businesses have had to adapt by deploying new IT solutions that facilitate remote working. With new tools and ways of working, however, came a range of new cybersecurity threats. This is according to a new report from security firm Tanium, based on a poll of 500 senior level IT decision-makers, which states that new …
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Many healthcare apps have serious security flaws
Ever since the start of the pandemic, healthcare organizations have suffered a barrage of cyberattacks designed to capitalize on the strain the industry has been placed under. Both cybercriminals and nation-state actors have targeted the sector, with the goal of extorting healthcare firms for financial gain, but also stealing vital patient data relating to Covid-19 vaccine research. In most cases, …
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Why management need to take responsibility for security posture
To understand the nature of an organization, you need to look at its people.: Whether this is a government department, a charity, or a small business hoping to stay afloat during the worst economic downturn for a generation. More specifically, it is important to look at the management of this organization: Those who hold sway over an institution will naturally …
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Poor hardware disposal practices posing a risk to data security
Many business leaders aren’t paying much attention to the way they dispose of old and obsolete hardware, opening their organizations up to possible data breaches. This is according to a new report from DSA Connect, a company that specializes in the disposal of hardware and proper deletion of residual files. Of the 1,029 people polled for the report, a fifth …
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Payments in 2021 and beyond: Innovating in the new normal and why you should care about security
A quick Google search on the global payments landscape will serve up a myriad of articles ranging from how Covid has accelerated the adoption of contactless and the rise of digital technologies, but also how financial crime is on the rise. Visa’s recent ‘Back to business study’ notes that the number one area of tech investment in 2021 will be …
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