The Future of Encryption: Advancements and Challenges
Published on February 16, 2024
via Sap The Changing Landscape of Data Security The constantly changing landscape of data security is driven by multiple factors, including the escalating complexity of cyber threats, the exponential growth of data, and the continual advancements in computing technology. Looking ahead, we can anticipate an even more dynamic landscape. In the next five to ten years, the advent of…
Getting off the Attack Surface Hamster Wheel: Identity Can Help
Published on January 10, 2024
Via HackerNews IT professionals have developed a sophisticated understanding of the enterprise attack surface – what it is, how to quantify it and how to manage it. The process is simple: begin by thoroughly assessing the attack surface, encompassing the entire IT environment. Identify all…
Cybersecurity Awareness Doesn’t Cut It; It’s Time to Focus on Behavior
Published on December 4, 2023
To borrow a line from social scientists, "abundant research shows that people who are simply given more information are unlikely to change their beliefs or behavior." And yet, here we are again, another Cybersecurity Awareness Month: the industry's Hallmark holiday that promotes spending on cybersecurity training videos, phishing simulators,…
Spend to save: The CFO’s guide to cybersecurity investment
Published on September 5, 2023
via Security Intelligence Attack volumes are up, and attackers are finding new ways to compromise corporate security. According to the HackerOne 6th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report, ethical hackers found 65,000 vulnerabilities in 2022. What’s more, 92% of hackers said they could pinpoint weaknesses that scanning tools…
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…
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,…