Cloud demands ‘paradigm shift’ in approach to cybersecurity

As organizations deploy new technology solutions and look to scale them, cybersecurity becomes a growing problem. In order to tackle this issue, businesses will often look towards the cloud for a solution. However, deploying cloud security requires a “paradigm shift” in how businesses approach cybersecurity, according to a new report from IBM. The report asserts that scaling legacy security models …

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UK cybersecurity knowledge is pretty average

When it comes to cybersecurity knowledge, British citizens are neither excellent nor dreadful at keeping themselves protected. This is according to a new report from NordVPN, based on a poll of more than 48,000 consumers worldwide. While the global average knowledge score is 65.2 points, UK citizens scored 65.9 on average. The report suggests than much of the world is …

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AI: The need for transparency in the cybersecurity industry

Over the last decade, AI, once a far-fetched theme of old-school science-fiction movies, has quickly grown into one of the most prolific emerging technologies – and, by association, one of the most recognizable buzzwords out there. Virtually every industry today – healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, retail, finance – has either implemented or is planning to implement AI in some …

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UK prepares plans for ‘full spectrum’ approach to cybersecurity

Later this week, the UK government is expected to publish an Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. The report is expected to contain a “full spectrum” of proposals on how to protect the country from rising levels of cybercrime. According to a report from Computer Weekly, the paper will cover everything from internet security for home users, …

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Alert overload and false positives still plague the cybersecurity industry

One of the biggest hindrances for cybersecurity practitioners everywhere is alert overload, a problem that was only exacerbated in 2020, according to a new report from CRITICALSTART. Compared to 2019, 12 percent more IT pros now investigate between 10 and 20 alerts every day. The number of IT pros that investigate anywhere between 21 and 40 alerts a day also …

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Microsoft, NSA advocate zero trust cybersecurity model

Microsoft and the US National Security Agency (NSA) have advised public and private sector organizations to follow a zero-trust approach to cybersecurity. The zero trust approach, which operates under the assumption that the network has already been breached and that every device and app needs authorization, is said to be the most efficient way to tackle advanced cybersecurity threats. As …

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Cybersecurity responsibility increasingly shifting to in-house legal teams

Here’s an interesting side-effect of the pandemic and transition to remote working: cybersecurity is increasingly becoming the responsibility of in-house legal teams. According to a new report, recently released by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro, cybersecurity has now overtaken compliance as the most important business issue among Chief Legal Officers (CLO). Polling 1,000 CLOs across 21 industry …

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UK launches new body dedicated to addressing cybersecurity skills shortage

The UK has established a new independent organization that will oversee the cybersecurity industry. The UK Cyber Security Council will be tasked with making sure there are enough skilled workers in the field, that they are provided with the necessary training and that there is sufficient diversity in the workforce. According to Computer Weekly, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media …

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Cybersecurity among the biggest risks to enterprises in 2021

This year, cybersecurity will be the second most significant risk to enterprise, behind failure to comply with rules and regulations, according to a new report from analyst firm Gartner. The Gartner 2020 Board of Directors survey reveals that most chief information security officers (CISOs) are not confident in the state of cybersecurity at their organization. While that itself signals trouble, …

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What’s in store for cybersecurity in 2021?

With chaos and uncertainty reigning, 2020 created near-perfect conditions for cybercriminals. The Covid-19 pandemic transformed the way we live and triggered a mass migration to digital channels as companies virtually replaced in-person interactions for employees and consumers alike. Over ten months in, the pandemic rages on, and cybersecurity threats are accelerating. While vaccine distribution is underway, the pandemic’s economic and …

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