Tag: risk
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CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Adobe ColdFusion and Oracle Agile PLM Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding two critical vulnerabilities, both actively being exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities, related to Adobe ColdFusion and Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), have been identified as security risks to federal agencies and organizations worldwide. First seen…
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A Gold Standard for Compliance: Why ISO 27001 is More Relevant Than Ever
With risks increasing and regulatory mandates growing in number, many organizations need a unified approach to compliance and security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/a-gold-standard-for-compliance-why-iso-27001-is-more-relevant-than-ever/
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Sicher durch die digitale Welt: Cyberrisiken für KMU minimieren
Effektiver Schutz vor Angriffen und Datenverlust Die Digitalisierung hat kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) weltweit in die Lage versetzt, effizienter und flexibler zu arbeiten. Doch diese Vorteile kommen nicht ohne Risiken: Cyberangriffe sind zu einer der größten Bedrohungen für KMU geworden. Die Angreifer nutzen Schwachstellen in IT-Systemen, fehlende Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und das geringe Bewusstsein vieler Unternehmen……
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Securing SaaS at Scale: How DLA Piper Mitigates Risks with AppOmni
Learn how DLA Piper transformed its SaaS security with AppOmni’s platform, improved compliance, and much more. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/securing-saas-at-scale-how-dla-piper-mitigates-risks-with-appomni/
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Australia Bans Public Agencies From Using Kaspersky Software
Citing Security Concerns, Australia Joins Others in Banning Anti-Virus Products. The Australian Department of Home Affairs on Friday banned the use of Kaspersky Labs products in public offices citing an unacceptable security risk to the government networks and data. All government offices must uninstall all Kaspersky products and report the completion of the task to…
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Google Cloud Takes Steps to Guard Against Quantum Security Risks
Google Cloud is putting quantum-safe digital signatures into its Key Management Service, the latest steps int the cloud giant’s plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography through its portfolio to mitigate security risks that likely will come with the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/google-cloud-takes-steps-to-guard-against-quantum-security-risks/
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Australia bans all Kaspersky products on government systems
The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems and devices following an analysis that claims the company poses a significant security risk to the country. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australia-bans-all-kaspersky-products-on-government-systems/
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Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’
The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/24/australia-bans-government-use-of-kaspersky-software-due-to-unacceptable-security-risk/
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Essential Addons for Elementor XSS Vulnerability Discovered
Elementor plugin flaw puts 2m WordPress websites at risk, allowing XSS attacks via malicious scripts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/elementor-plugin-vulnerability-2m/
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Virtual AI Summit Explores Cross-Regional AI Security
Security Leaders From Three Continents Convene to Address AI Adoption Challenges. ISMG recently concluded its tri-continental Virtual AI Summit, where experts from the Americas, EMEA and APAC explored governance, supply chain risks and ethical concerns. The summit addressed growing concerns related to AI, highlighting the urgent need for tailored security strategies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software over Russian espionage concerns
Kaspersky software “poses an unacceptable security risk to the Australian government, networks, and data,” Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster said in announcing a ban on the cybersecurity company’s products. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kaspersky-australia-government-ban
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Australia bans Kaspersky over national security concerns
Australia bans Kaspersky software over national security concerns, citing risks of foreign interference, espionage, and sabotage of government networks. Australian Government banned products and services provided by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over national security concerns. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has issued a mandatory directive under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)…
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Cybersecurity Weekly Update 24 February 2025
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, encryption, finance, government, office, privacy, regulation, risk, service, theft, updateWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Home Office Contractor’s Data Collection Sparks Privacy Concerns The Home Office faces scrutiny after revelations that its contractor, Equifax, collected data on British citizens while conducting financial checks on migrants applying for fee…
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Conducting Security Audits in Supply Chain Management
Cyberattacks against supply chains have risen recently, but many risks go unnoticed and unaddressed. As cybercrime grows, supply chain professionals must embrace regular security audits. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/conducting-security-audits-in-supply-chain-management/
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Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security and Espionage Concerns
Australia has become the latest country to ban the installation of security software from Russian company Kaspersky, citing national security concerns.”After considering threat and risk analysis, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security risk to Australian Government, networks and data,…
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The Essential Guide to Horizon Scanning in Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, compliance and regulatory frameworks are evolving faster than ever. The risk of falling behind on these changes can be severe. Enter horizon scanning”, a concept that’s rapidly gaining traction in compliance and regulatory risk management. Horizon scanning is not a new concept. In fact, horizon scanning has been used…
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AI can kill banks: Cybersecurity’s disinformation gap
Almost 61% of study participants who consumed the fake news were fundamentally willing to withdraw their money from the respective bank.Just over 33% of respondents rated this as “very likely,” and another 27% as “probable.”Translated into financial expenditure, according to the study, a £10 investment in AI content generation (around US$13) can be enough to…
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Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
Tags: breach, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, finance, governance, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, jobs, risk, service, skills, startup, strategy, technology, trainingTransformational, as in program-builders or turnaround agents.Operational, often early-career CISOs who are closer to the technology and work at small-to-midsize companies where they still perform some technical duties.Compliance, that is, risk experts typically found in highly regulated industries.Steady-state CISOs, who, in opposition to the transformational type, keep everything on an even keel.Customer-facing CISOs, usually found…
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Das Potenzial von NIS2 erkennen
Wie Unternehmen NIS2-Compliance gezielt umsetzen und Cybersecurity als strategischen Vorteil nutzen können. Während die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie NIS2 in Deutschland voraussichtlich bis Mai 2025 auf sich warten lässt, steigt das Risiko durch Cyberangriffe weiter mit potenziellen Folgen wie Produktionsausfällen und hohen Wiederherstellungskosten. Dennoch wird Cybersicherheit in vielen Unternehmen oft als Kostenfaktor betrachtet und… First seen…
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Feel Relieved with Effective Secrets Sprawl Control
Are You Aware of the Risks Associated with Secrets Sprawl? You understand the inherent risks associated with secrets sprawl. You have likely dealt with serious repercussions due to lack of visibility and poor secrets lifecycle management, experiencing firsthand how these scenarios can lead to grave security breaches. But have you ever paused to think how……
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Google Announces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS, Takes >>Post-Quantum Computing Risks Seriously<<
This news about Google Cloud Key Management Service is part of the tech giant’s post-quantum computing strategy. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-kms-quantum-safe-digital-signatures/
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Zero Trust World: Viable defense strategies against zero days and supply chain risks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-viable-defense-strategies-against-zero-days-and-supply-chain-risks
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Zero Trust World: MacOS malware risks and protections
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-macos-malware-risks-and-protections
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Zero Trust World: Endpoint risks for Linux environments
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-endpoint-risks-for-linux-environments
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How CISOs can sharpen their board pitch for IAM buy-in
Tags: access, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, finance, guide, iam, identity, metric, risk, security-incident, strategy, supply-chainthe top focus area going into 2025. However, communicating IAM’s value to the board remains a challenge”, it isn’t enough for these security leaders to craft effective IAM strategies”, they must also secure their board’s support.CISOs know that executive buy-in is critical for obtaining the necessary funding and setting the right tone from the top. The…
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ISMG Editors: Is Russia’s Ransomware Purge for Real?
Also: AI Benchmark Hype, Trump’s Cybersecurity Shake-Up, Musk’s Growing Influence. In this week’s update, ISMG editors analyze motives behind Russia’s sudden crackdown on ransomware gangs and discuss whether AI benchmark scores are more hype than reality and whether President Donald Trump’s policies and Elon Musk’s influence pose security risks – or just more political theater.…
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SEC revamps cyber and crypto enforcement unit under Trump administration
The reconfigured unit signals a more hands-off approach on digital currencies, but most legal experts to not expect major changes in cyber risk disclosure. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sec-cyber-crypto-enforcement-trump/740628/
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Nagios XI Flaw Exposes User Details and Emails to Unauthenticated Attackers<<
Tags: attack, credentials, cve, cyber, email, flaw, monitoring, network, phishing, risk, vulnerabilityA security vulnerability in Nagios XI 2024R1.2.2, tracked as CVE-2024-54961, has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive user information, including usernames and email addresses, from the network monitoring platform. This high-severity flaw (CVSSv3 score: 6.5) exposes organizations to heightened risks of phishing campaigns, credential-stuffing attacks, and lateral movement within compromised networks. Technical Breakdown…