Tag: cyber
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SANS Top 5: Cyber Has Busted Out of the SOC
This year’s top cyber challenges include cloud authorization sprawl, ICS cyberattacks and ransomware, a lack of cloud logging, and regulatory constraints keeping defenders from fully utilizing AI’s capabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/sans-top5-cyber-broken-out-soc
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Defense contractors to pay $8.4 million over charges of failing to meet federal cyber standards
The settlement falls under the False Claims Act, a Civil War-era law that allows for civil damages against government contractors who violate the terms of their agreement. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-contractors-settle-with-dod-false-claims-act
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Scattered Spider Linked to Marks & Spencer Hack
Retailer Continues to Recover From Ransomware Incident. British retailer Marks & Spencer was reportedly targeted by financial crime group Scattered Spider, who deployed ransomware on the company’s VMware ESXi server. The retailer continues to recover from a cyber incident that disrupted operations in its online and offline stores. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Planned CISA Cuts Face Political Delays and Growing Backlash
CISA Staff Told to Prepare for Cuts and Crowded Work Locations Amid Growing Turmoil. Top officials at the nation’s cyber defense agency want to give President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency time to assess major restructuring plans – a move that is reportedly delaying the timeline for reductions in force while causing growing…
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Co-op instructs staff to be wary of lurking hackers
Co-op tells staff to stop using their VPNs and be wary that their communications channels may be being monitored, as a cyber attack on the organisation continues to develop. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623309/Co-op-instructs-staff-to-be-wary-of-lurking-hackers
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Application Security in 2025 CISO’s Priority Guide
Application security in 2025 has become a defining concern for every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as organizations accelerate their digital transformation journeys. The explosion of cloud-native applications, microservices, and APIs has created a complex web of interconnected systems. This complexity, while enabling rapid innovation, has also expanded the attack surface, making applications prime targets…
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Preparing for Quantum Cybersecurity Risks CISO Insights
Quantum cybersecurity risks represent a paradigm shift in cybersecurity, demanding immediate attention from Chief Information Security Officers worldwide. While practical quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption standards may still be years away, the threat is already present through >>harvest now, decrypt later
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Securing Digital Transformation CISO’s Resource Hub
In today’s hyper-connected world, securing digital transformation is a technological upgrade and a fundamental reimagining of business models, processes, and customer engagement. Organizations are rapidly shifting to cloud platforms, embracing automation, and integrating digital tools to remain competitive and resilient. However, this evolution brings a new spectrum of security challenges, expanding the attack surface and…
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Building a Scalable Cybersecurity Framework CISO Blueprint
Building a scalable cybersecurity framework is essential in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enabling organizations to adapt to changing threats while supporting business growth. A scalable cybersecurity framework isn’t merely about adding more security controls as an organization expands. It’s about creating a flexible structure that can evolve with the business, anticipate future challenges, and…
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Protecting Intellectual Property CISO’s Resource Guide
In today’s digital-first business environment, protecting intellectual property is crucial, as IP remains one of an organization’s most valuable assets. From proprietary algorithms and software code to confidential business strategies and customer data, these digital assets form the competitive backbone of modern enterprises. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), developing comprehensive strategies to safeguard these…
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Behavioral Analytics for Threat Detection CISO Trends
In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs face unprecedented challenges from sophisticated threats, making behavioral analytics for threat detection a critical defense strategy. Traditional security measures like firewalls and antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient against advanced attacks that easily bypass perimeter defenses. Behavioral analytics has emerged as a critical strategy, offering proactive threat detection by…
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Navigating Healthcare Cybersecurity CISO’s Practical Guide
Navigating healthcare cybersecurity is crucial in today’s hyper-connected environment, where it underpins both operational resilience and patient trust. The rapid digitization of medical records, proliferation of connected devices, and the growing sophistication of cyber threats have placed Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at the forefront of organizational strategy. No longer just gatekeepers of compliance, CISOs…
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Harrods is latest retailer to be hit by cyber-attack
Luxury department store is forced to shut some systems but website and shops continue to operateHarrods has been hit by a cyber-attack, just days after Marks & Spencer and the Co-op were targeted.The luxury department store is understood to have been forced to shut down some systems, but said its website and all its stores,…
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Salt Typhoon telecom hacks one of the most consequential campaigns against US ever, expert says
A prominent former member of a recently shuttered cyber-incident review panel said the board should be reconstituted with independent authority. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/salt-typhoon-telecom-hacks-one-of-the-most-consequential-campaigns-against/746870/
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Rethinking Cyber Risk for Nonprofits
Sightline Security’s Kelley Misata on Why Myths Hinder Real Security Progress. Nonprofit organizations are often labeled as low-risk when it comes to cybersecurity, but that perspective misses the diversity and importance of these organizations, said Kelley Misata, founder and CEO, Sightline Security, and president, the Open Information Security Foundation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Preparing for Cyber Warfare CISO’s Defense Resource Guide
In the digital age, preparing for cyber warfare is essential as organizations face unprecedented threats beyond traditional hacking and data breaches. Cyber warfare-where attacks are orchestrated by nation-states or highly organized groups-can cripple critical infrastructure, disrupt business operations, and erode trust in institutions. As these threats become more sophisticated and persistent, the Chief Information Security…
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Google pours billions into AI, cyber and infrastructure expansion
The tech giant’s cloud profits more than doubled year over year as it invested more than $17 billion, primarily in servers and data centers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/google-cloud-ai-infrastructure-cybersecurity-spend/746861/
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A Cybersecurity Paradox: Even Resilient Organizations Are Blind to AI Threats
A LevelBlue report looks at what goes into the security postures of a cyber-resilient organization, and found that AI is still a blind spot. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/even-resilient-organizations-bind-ai-threats
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OSP Cyber Academy Cyber Awareness Courses Integrated into Bahraini School Curriculum
OSP Cyber Academy today announced a strategic new partnership with Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to deliver cyber safety education to 70,000 students across the Kingdom. The partnership introduces culturally tailored, gamified cyber awareness courses designed to enhance students’ understanding of digital citizenship and cyber security best practices. There are a total of four interactive…
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Co-op Hack Triggers Swift Cyber Response Amid Rising Retail Threats
Co-op has confirmed that it was forced to shut down parts of its systems following an attempted cyber intrusion, raising fresh concerns over the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting the UK retail sector. The incident, which emerged late last week, reportedly disrupted access to some of Co-op’s backend systems and virtual desktops. While customer-facing services,…
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When Threat Actors Behave Like Managed Service Providers
How one unreasonable client got lucky during a cyber incident, despite their unreasonable response to the threat. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/threat-actors-behave-managed-service-providers
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M&S unable to take on new workers as disruptions continue after cyber-attack
Retailer pulls all job postings from its website after attack as experts try to restore services<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/may/01/tesla-elon-musk-successor-trump-tariffs-growth-gdp-bank-of-japan-microsoft-rolls-royce-ftse-100-sterling-business-live”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>Marks & Spencer is unable to hire new workers as the retailer continues to suffer disruption to its operations caused by a <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/28/m-and-s-cyber-attack-crisis-orders-data-marks-spencer-website-apps-refund”>cyber-attack.The company confirmed on Thursday that it had pulled all online job postings…
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Poland’s state registry temporarily blocked by cyber incident
Poland’s state registry, which includes the PESEL system for personal identification, is the latest in Eastern Europe to face a disruption. Local media reports suggested it was a DDoS incident. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/poland-pesel-system-state-registry-cyber-incident
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Tesla Model 3 VCSEC Vulnerability Lets Hackers Run Arbitrary Code
A high security flaw in Tesla’s Model 3 vehicles, disclosed at the 2025 Pwn2Own hacking competition, allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely via the vehicle’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The vulnerability, now patched, highlights growing risks in automotive cybersecurity. Detail Description CVE ID CVE-2025-2082 CVSS Score 7.5 (High) Adjacent Network Attack Vector […]…
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Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity What CISOs Need to Know Now
As quantum computing transitions from theoretical research to practical application, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face an unprecedented challenge to cryptographic security. The emergence of cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) threatens to break widely-used public-key encryption algorithms that safeguard sensitive data and communications. This looming crisis, often referred to as >>Y2Q>Q-Day,
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Lets Remote Hackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A high vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ’s .NET Message Service (NMS) library has been uncovered, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on unpatched systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-29953, this flaw carries a high CVSS score of 8.1 and impacts all versions of ActiveMQ before the latest security update. Vulnerability Overview The flaw resides in theBodyaccessor method of…