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,…
1 in 3 Organizations Do Not Provide Any Cybersecurity Training to Remote Workers Despite a Majority of Employees Having Access to Critical Data
Published on January 12, 2023
via Dark Reading New research from leading cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has found that 33% of companies are not providing any cybersecurity awareness training to users who work remotely. The study also revealed nearly three-quarters (74%) of remote staff have access to critical data, which is creating more…
Google outlines 6 cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Published on January 9, 2023
via Venture Beat It’s no secret that cybercrime is a growth industry. Just last year, the FBI estimated that internet crime cost $6.9 billion. The worse news is that Google’s cybersecurity predictions for 2023 anticipate that this malicious economy will only continue to expand and diversify. Recently,…
Top Cybersecurity Threats For 2023
Published on January 3, 2023
via Tech Republic Going into 2023, cybersecurity is still topping the list of CIO concerns. This comes as no surprise. In the first half of 2022, there were 2.8 billion worldwide malware attacks and 236.1 million ransomware attacks. By year end 2022, it is expected that six billion phishing attacks will…
Three Ways Cyber Grinches Could Take Advantage This Holiday Season
Published on December 14, 2022
Via Forbes The holiday season is here, meaning social get-togethers, lights, tinsel and endless mince pies. It’s easy to get distracted amidst all the chaos, but the festive period is when the security of your business is arguably at its most vulnerable. Why? Those cyber…