Tag: awareness
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Gen AI use cases rising rapidly for cybersecurity, but concerns remain
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, grc, group, guide, Hardware, HIPAA, incident response, intelligence, international, malware, middle-east, monitoring, phishing, privacy, RedTeam, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, usaGenerative AI is being embedded into security tools at a furious pace as CISOs adopt the technology internally to automate manual processes and improve productivity. But research also suggests this surge in gen AI adoption comes with a fair amount of trepidation among cybersecurity professionals, which CISOs must keep in mind when weaving gen AI…
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8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, china, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, exploit, extortion, firmware, framework, group, Hardware, india, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, lazarus, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nis-2, north-korea, open-source, password, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, russia, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe manufacturing sector’s rapid digital transformation, complex supply chains, and reliance on third-party vendors make for a challenging cyber threat environment for CISOs.Manufacturers, often prime targets for state-sponsored malicious actors and ransomware gangs, face the difficult task of maintaining cost-effective operations while modernizing their network infrastructure.”Many manufacturing systems rely on outdated technology that lacks modern…
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European law enforcement breaks high-end encryption app used by suspects
Tags: awareness, backdoor, ciso, communications, computing, crime, crimes, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, flaw, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, jobs, law, malware, monitoring, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA group of European law enforcement agencies were able to crack a high-level encryption app that a group of suspects created to avoid law enforcement monitoring, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Europol. Europol, understandably, did not provide any specifics about how they broke the app, but encryption experts said that the most likely method…
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NIS-2 kompakt: it’s.BB e.V. lädt zu Präsenz-Awareness-Veranstaltung ein
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/nis-2-kompakt-its-bb-e-v-einladung-praesenz-awareness-veranstaltung
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…
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First-ever Linux UEFI bootkit turns out to be student project
Tags: antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, computer, conference, cybersecurity, firmware, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, risk, software, technology, threat, training, update, windowsBootkitty, a recently discovered boot-level UEFI rootkit for Linux, was evidently created by students participating in a cybersecurity training program at the South Korean Information Technology Research Institute (KITRI).The bootkit, found and analyzed by researchers from antivirus vendor ESET last week, showed signs of being a proof of concept rather than production-ready malware. Nevertheless, the…
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First-ever Linux UEFI bootkit turns out to be research project
Tags: antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, computer, conference, cybersecurity, firmware, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, risk, software, technology, threat, training, update, windowsBootkitty, a recently discovered boot-level UEFI rootkit for Linux, was evidently created by students participating in a cybersecurity training program at the South Korean Information Technology Research Institute (KITRI).The bootkit, found and analyzed by researchers from antivirus vendor ESET last week, showed signs of being a proof of concept rather than production-ready malware. Nevertheless, the…
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Check Point zeigt Bedrohungen und deren Erkennung auf
Den Oktober als Cyber Security Awareness Month sollten Unternehmen und Privat-Leute nutzen, um ihre Cyber-Abwehr ebenso zu stärken, wie ihr Bewusstsei… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyber-security-awareness-month-check-point-zeigt-bedrohungen-und-deren-erkennung-auf/a38692/
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20 gruselige Fakten und Zahlen zur Cybersicherheit für ein gespenstisches Halloween
security Awareness Month neigt sich dem Ende zu und Halloween steht vor der Tür. Deshalb finden Sie hier eine Reihe von gruseligen Zahlen über einige … First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/tipps-ratgeber/20-gruselige-fakten-und-zahlen-zur-cybersicherheit-fuer-ein-gespenstisches-halloween/
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So steigern Sie Ihre Security Awareness messbar
Noch immer zählen Phishing-Mails zu den beliebtesten Angriffsvektoren für Cyberkriminelle. Wie sich Security Awareness messbar steigern lässt, zeigen … First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/so-steigern-sie-ihre-security-awareness-messbar
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Sicher im Cyberspace: Wie Sie Ihre Mitarbeitenden nachhaltig schulen
Tags: awarenessWie lassen sich Mitarbeitende für Security Awareness begeistern? E-Learning ermöglicht es, Inhalte spannend und verständlich zu vermitteln, die Motiva… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/sicher-im-cyberspace-wie-sie-ihre-mitarbeitenden-nachhaltig-schulen
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Phishing Simulations for Cybersecurity Awareness Training
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/phishing-simulations-cybersecurity-awareness-training
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Study: 92% of Healthcare Firms Hit by Cyberattacks This Year
Healthcare organizations should rethink some of their approach to security, enhancing focus on insider threats, improving cyber awareness training and… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/study-92-healthcare-firms-hit-by-cyberattacks-this-year-i-5419
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Privacy Vendor Market Moves From Point to Platform Solutions
PwC’s Anirban Sengupta Details Privacy Landscape, Growing Awareness in India Market. The privacy vendor market in India is evolving rapidly, as many vendors move from offering point solutions to embracing more integrated, platform solutions that can handle a broader range of privacy requirements, said Anirban Sengupta, partner, risk consulting practice with PwC. First seen on…
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Zyxel Firewall Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
Zyxel has announced awareness of active exploitation attempts by threat actors targeting their firewall products. This follows a detailed report by cybersecurity firm Sekoia highlighting vulnerabilities previously disclosed in Zyxel’s systems. The company has responded swiftly to these potential threats, aiming to safeguard its users through vital firmware updates and security enhancements. CVE-2024-11667: The Vulnerability…
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Cybersecurity’s oversimplification problem: Seeing AI as a replacement for human agency
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, ciso, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, election, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, technology, threat, tool, trainingThere’s a philosophical concept called the Great Man Theory that suggests history is all about how significant individuals act as centers of gravity for society as a whole, think Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Elizabeth I, or the founding fathers of the American Revolution.Recent research suggests that cybersecurity and related professions are developing a…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
The word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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Security awareness and training is a method, not an outcome
In 2024, the idea of human risk management shifted from concept to reality as;frustrated CISOs;looked;for solutions;beyond security awareness and training;to make real change.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/security-awareness-training-strategy/733468/
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The Crucial Influence of Human Factors in Security Breaches
The hard truth is that security breaches often happen because of human mistakes from simple, everyday actions. It’s not just employees unknowingly using unsecured Wi-Fi it’s phishing, weak passwords and a lack of awareness that open the door to attackers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/the-crucial-influence-of-human-factors-in-security-breaches/
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Betrug im digitalen Zeitalter: Wie die IT-Technologie sowohl Bedrohungen als auch Schutzmaßnahmen neu erfindet
Check Point Software Technologies sieht es im Rahmen der International-Fraud-Awareness-Week als wichtig an, auf die neuen Formen von digitalem Betrug einzugehen, mit denen Unternehmen konfrontiert sind, denn der technologische Fortschritt hat sowohl Unternehmen als auch Hackern neue Möglichkeiten eröffnet. Von Cyber-Hochstapelei und internem Betrug bis hin zu immer raffinierteren Verbrechen, wie CEO-Vortäuschung und KI-gesteuerten Attacken.…
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Check Point zeigt aktuelle digitale Betrugsformen auf
In der International Fraud Awareness Week wirft Check Point ein Schlaglicht auf aktuelle Gefahren wie digitalen Betrug, Nachahmung und KI-gesteuerte Attacken, damit Unternehmen sich rüsten können First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-zeigt-aktuelle-digitale-betrugsformen-auf/a38981/
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Fraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crime, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fraud, Hardware, iam, international, mfa, mobile, office, PCI, privacy, regulation, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityFraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters madhav Tue, 11/19/2024 – 05:28 International Fraud Awareness Week (November 17-23) is a critical time to consider the significant risks that fraud poses to individuals and organizations. Thanks to AI, fraud attempts and successful attacks are alarmingly common and more advanced, with many…
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The SEC Cybersecurity Rule: Awareness Rises, Compliance Lags
Explore how the SEC Cybersecurity Rule has raised boardroom awareness, but why achieving true resilience and transparency remains a critical challenge. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/the-sec-cybersecurity-rule-awareness-rises-compliance-lags/
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SecuritySerie <> Staffel 6 veröffentlicht
Der Anbieter der weltweit größten Plattform für Security-Awareness-Trainings und simuliertes Phishing, KnowBe4, veröffentlicht die 6. Staffel seiner Erfolgsserie ‘The Inside Man”. Die Premierenfeier fand in den USA am 13. November statt. In der sechsten Staffel der Serie kehren alle bei den Fans beliebten Hauptfiguren zurück und stellen sich einem neuen Bösewicht und seiner cyberkriminellen Organisation.…