Is Your Cybersecurity “Too” Good?
Published on June 29, 2023
via Security Intelligence Emphatically, no, it isn’t. But now that we have your attention, is that even the right question? Probably not. Your security can never truly be “too good”; conversely, neither can it be “too poor,” though it is possible to have “bad” security…
Cybersecurity Tips for Traveling This Summer
Published on June 2, 2023
via Travel Pulse Summer travel is starting to sizzle, and that means travelers need to be vigilant about security for the devices they use, such as laptops, phones and tablets. With millions of Americans planning trips, cybersecurity company Lookout's cyber security expert Hank Schless provided tips for travelers so…
Now Social Engineering Attackers Have AI. Do You?
Published on May 31, 2023
via Security Intelligence Everybody in tech is talking about ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot from Open AI that writes convincing prose and usable code. The trouble is malicious cyber attackers can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to craft convincing prose and usable code just like everybody…
Employees Are Feeding Sensitive Business Data to ChatGPT, Raising Security Fears
Published on May 8, 2023
via Dark Reading Employees are submitting sensitive business data and privacy-protected information to large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, raising concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) services could be incorporating the data into their models, and that information could be retrieved at a later date…
Is It Time to Start Hiding Your Work Emails?
Published on April 19, 2023
via Security Intelligence In this digital age, it is increasingly important for businesses to be aware of their online presence and data security. Many companies have already implemented measures such as two-factor authentication and strong password policies – but there is still a great deal…
The Role of Human Resources in Cybersecurity
Published on April 5, 2023
via Security Intelligence The human resources (HR) department is an integral part of an organization. They work with all departments with a wider reach than even IT. As a highly visible department, HR can support and improve an organization’s security posture through employee training. Their…
How Businesses Can Get Ready for AI-Powered Security Threats
Published on April 5, 2023
via Dark Reading Anxiety over an artificial intelligence tool called ChatGPT is spreading across a wide range of sectors, from education to business to cybersecurity circles. Numerous articles have shown ChatGPT's efficiency in creating phishing emails, as well as passing medical and business school tests. Its ability to…
The risk of pasting confidential company data into ChatGPT
Published on March 17, 2023
via Security Affairs Experts warn that employees are providing sensitive corporate data to the popular artificial intelligence chatbot model ChatGPT. Researchers from Cyberhaven Labs analyzed the use of ChatGPT by 1.6 million workers at companies across industries. They reported that 5.6% of them have used…
Why Zero Trust Works When Everything Else Doesn’t
Published on February 24, 2023
via Security Intelligence The zero trust security model is proving to be one of the most effective cybersecurity approaches ever conceived. Zero trust — also called zero trust architecture (ZTA), zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) and perimeter-less security — takes a “default deny” security posture.…
What the New Federal Cybersecurity Act Means for Businesses
Published on February 2, 2023
via Security Intelligence On December 21, 2022, President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act. The risk of quantum-powered password decryption is increasing exponentially. The new legislation is designed to help federal agencies proactively shift to a post-quantum security posture. Agencies have until May 4,…