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MIWIC25 Eva Benn, Chief of Staff, Strategy Microsoft Red Team

Mar 11, 2025 8:54 AM

Tags: cyber, microsoft, RedTeam, strategy

Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are…
How can I implement NHI access controls in containerized systems?

Mar 10, 2025 11:54 PM

Tags: access, control, cyber, data, strategy

Can a Holistic Approach to Machine Identities and Secret Level Up Your Data Protection? Every organization needs a sophisticated security strategy to defend against cyber threats. But does your approach address the critical area of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets? By placing a spotlight on this niche, we allow decision-makers and security professionals to……
5 Things To Know About New Sophos Channel Chief Chris Bell

Mar 10, 2025 7:54 PM

Tags: sophos, strategy

Chris Bell, formerly chief strategy officer at Secureworks, has been named the new channel chief at Sophos following the merger of the two companies that closed in February. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/5-things-to-know-about-new-sophos-channel-chief-chris-bell
Email Strategy DMARC: How to Stay Ahead of Competitors in 2025

Mar 10, 2025 3:54 PM

Tags: dmarc, email, strategy

A strong email strategy isn’t just about great content”, it’s about ensuring your emails reach inboxes. Learn how DMARC improves deliverability and gives you a competitive edge in 2025. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/email-strategy-dmarc-how-to-stay-ahead-of-competitors-in-2025/
CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success

Mar 10, 2025 8:53 AM

Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat

Vikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
GUEST ESSAY: Four essential strategies to bolster cyber resilience in critical infrastructure

Mar 10, 2025 8:53 AM

Tags: cyber, cybercrime, infrastructure, resilience, strategy

In 2023, victims reported nearly 900,000 cybercrime complaints to the FBI. Altogether, losses eclipsed $12.5 billion, a significant 22% increase from the losses in 2022. Related: Closing the resiliency gap Unsurprisingly, experts predict this trend will continue to grow… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/guest-essay-four-essential-strategies-to-bolster-cyber-resilience-in-critical-infrastructure/
How can NHIs affect our overall threat landscape?

Mar 8, 2025 5:53 AM

Tags: cybersecurity, infrastructure, strategy, threat

Are We Overlooking Non-Human Identities in Our Cybersecurity Strategy? How often do we give due consideration to the Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The role of NHIs and their ‘secrets’ management in creating a robust and secure IT infrastructure is often underestimated. NHIs, primarily machine identities, form the backbone of secure transactions. They are, in a way,……
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros

Mar 7, 2025 8:53 PM

Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-day

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
How to Build a Robust Cloud Security Strategy: Key Solutions and Tips

Mar 7, 2025 2:53 PM

Tags: cloud, cyber, strategy, threat

As businesses continue to shift their operations to the cloud, ensuring robust cloud security has never been more critical. While the cloud offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces a host of new security challenges. Cloud security strategies must be adaptable, comprehensive, and proactive, especially in a constantly evolving cyber threat environment. In this……
What is risk management? Quantifying and mitigating uncertainty

Mar 7, 2025 7:53 AM

Tags: breach, business, cio, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, data, finance, flaw, framework, governance, healthcare, infosec, infrastructure, insurance, international, jobs, mitigation, monitoring, nist, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, risk-management, software, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability

How do organizations structure risk management operations?: Risk management has in some organizations traditionally been multicentric, with different departments or individuals within the org implementing risk management techniques in their work: Risk management is a component of good project management, for instance. IT leaders in particular must be able to integrate risk management philosophies and…
How can NHIs be incorporated into our overall security strategy?

Mar 7, 2025 5:53 AM

Tags: corporate, cybersecurity, infrastructure, strategy, threat, vulnerability

Do Non-Human Identities Play a Significant Role in Our Security Strategy? Indeed, they do. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are becoming increasingly crucial in the security scenario and their importance in corporate IT ecosystems can’t be overstressed. Incorporating them into your overall cybersecurity strategy has proven to help organizations fortify their infrastructure against potential threats and vulnerabilities,……
Hackers Deploy Advanced Social Engineering Tactics in Phishing Attacks

Mar 6, 2025 7:54 PM

Tags: apt, attack, cyber, cybercrime, hacker, malicious, phishing, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat

Cybercriminals are evolving their phishing methods, employing more sophisticated social engineering tactics to deceive their targets. Recent findings from ESET’s APT Activity Report highlight a concerning trend where threat actors are establishing relationships with potential victims before deploying malicious content. This shift in strategy makes it increasingly challenging for employees to identify and avoid phishing…
Critical vulnerabilities expose network security risks in Keysight’s infrastructure

Mar 5, 2025 3:34 PM

Tags: access, advisory, attack, best-practice, cisa, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, Internet, malicious, mitigation, network, risk, service, software, strategy, threat, unauthorized, update, vpn, vulnerability

Potential threats to enterprises: Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could have dire consequences, including system crashes, arbitrary file deletions, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers leveraging these flaws may gain control over affected devices, facilitating further attacks within an enterprise’s network.Furthermore, multiple path traversal vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-21095 and CVE-2025-23416) identified in the affected software versions…
The dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active today

Mar 5, 2025 10:34 AM

Tags: access, ai, alphv, apt, attack, backup, breach, cloud, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, law, leak, linux, lockbit, malicious, malware, moveIT, network, north-korea, organized, phishing, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, social-engineering, software, strategy, threat, tool, usa, vmware, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

Black Basta: History: Black Basta appeared on the ransomware scene in early 2022 and is believed to be a spin-off from Conti, a group notorious for attacking major organizations.How it works: Black Basta usually deploys malware through exploitation of known vulnerabilities and social engineering campaigns. “Employees in the target environment are email bombed and then…
Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient

Mar 5, 2025 7:34 AM

Tags: ciso, cloud, cyber, resilience, strategy

As enterprises expand their multi-cloud strategies to drive agility and scalability, CISOs must prioritize cyber resilience across diverse cloud platforms. The complexities of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/05/multi-cloud-security-approach-stay-resilient/
CrowdStrike Has Achieved A ‘Comeback’ With Help Of ‘Partner-First Strategy’: CEO George Kurtz

Mar 5, 2025 1:34 AM

Tags: ceo, crowdstrike, mssp, strategy, update

CrowdStrike has pulled off a ‘comeback story’ since the disruptive IT outage caused by its faulty update last summer, with MSSPs and other partners playing a pivotal role, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said during the vendor’s quarterly call Tuesday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/crowdstrike-has-achieved-a-comeback-with-help-of-partner-first-strategy-ceo-george-kurtz
Okta Exec Sheds Light On Trump’s Cybersecurity Strategy

Mar 4, 2025 9:36 PM

Tags: cybersecurity, okta, strategy

First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/okta-exec-sheds-light-on-trumps-cybersecurity-strategy
Flexible Hochverfügbarkeit mit Azure Site Recovery – ASR als Baustein einer robusten IT-Strategie

Mar 4, 2025 12:34 PM

Tags: strategy

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/asr-als-baustein-einer-robusten-it-strategie-a-4c59d5e0380f16757832c8515a811a05/
7 key trends defining the cybersecurity market today

Mar 4, 2025 11:34 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, governance, group, ibm, intelligence, microsoft, ml, network, okta, resilience, risk, service, siem, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trust

Market leaders are gaining share: The cybersecurity market has a dizzying number of single-product vendors, but a handful of powerful platform providers have risen above the pack and are gaining market share.According to research firm Canalys, the top 12 vendors benefited the most from customers taking early steps to transition to platforms. Collectively, they accounted…
Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey

Mar 4, 2025 9:34 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, encryption, Hardware, intelligence, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, switch, tool, update, vulnerability

Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 – 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. How can we tackle this complexity? By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk. That’s the goal of the latest Cloud Security…
Building cyber resilience in banking: Expert insights on strategy, risk, and regulation

Mar 4, 2025 8:34 AM

Tags: banking, ciso, cyber, regulation, resilience, risk, strategy

In this Help Net Security interview, Matthew Darlage, CISO at Citizens, discusses key strategies for strengthening cyber resilience in banks. He underlines that adherence to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/04/matthew-darlage-citizens-banks-cyber-resilience/
Fighting Back: 4 Essential Ransomware Defense Strategies for CISOs in 2025

Mar 3, 2025 10:34 PM

Tags: breach, ciso, cyber, defense, extortion, ransomware, strategy, tactics, tool

Focus on Cyber Hygiene, Advanced Tools and Rapid Response to Outsmart Attackers Modern cyberthreats require modern defense tactics. Ransomware now employs multilayered extortion tactics that target operations and reputations. With 68% of breaches involving human error, CISOs and leaders must focus on cyber hygiene, advanced security tools and rapid response strategies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
U.S. Suspends Cyberattacks Against Russia

Mar 3, 2025 12:34 PM

Tags: cyber, cyberattack, defense, russia, strategy

The United States has suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia under an order issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to multiple confirmed reports. The directive, first revealed byThe Recordand corroborated byThe New York TimesandThe Washington Post, marks a notable shift in the Pentagon’s cyber strategy amid escalating global tensions. While U.S. Cyber Command”, tasked…
Honor ändert Strategie: Sieben Jahre Android-Updates nur für Oberklasse-Smartphones

Mar 3, 2025 9:33 AM

Tags: android, strategy, update

Für die meisten Smartphone-Modelle von Honor gelten noch die alten Regeln: Die Geräte erhalten deutlich kürzer Android-Updates. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/honor-aendert-strategie-sieben-jahre-android-updates-nur-fuer-oberklasse-smartphones-2503-193864.html
When Your SaaS Vendor Goes Dark: A Guide to Protecting Your Business

Mar 1, 2025 11:34 PM

Tags: business, data, guide, saas, strategy

When a SaaS vendor unexpectedly shuts down, your business faces significant risks. This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies to recover your data, find alternative solutions, and implement preventative measures to ensure business continuity. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/when-your-saas-vendor-goes-dark-a-guide-to-protecting-your-business/
Independent Audit for Your Secrets Management?

Mar 1, 2025 5:34 PM

Tags: cloud, cybersecurity, strategy

Why Should Organizations Focus on Independent Audit for Secrets Management? Are you overlooking an essential aspect of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? This aspect is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets, which are often overlooked but vital components of securing your organization’s cloud-based systems. By adopting a comprehensive approach to NHI and secrets……
Is your enterprise ‘cyber resilient’? Probably not. Here’s how other boards fixed that

Feb 28, 2025 6:34 PM

Tags: backup, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, endpoint, finance, framework, governance, incident, metric, monitoring, nist, resilience, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-management

Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin introduced its Cyber Resiliency Level (CRL) Framework and corresponding Scoreboard in 2018, illustrating a more formalized approach to measuring cyber resilience during this period. The company’s Cyber Resiliency Scoreboard includes tools like a questionnaire and dashboard for measuring the maturity levels of six categories, including Cyber Hygiene and Architecture.MIT: The Balanced Scorecard for Cyber Resilience (BSCR) provides…
Security und GenAI Zwischen Innovation und Sicherheit

Feb 28, 2025 4:34 PM

Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, ceo, chatgpt, china, cloud, compliance, crowdstrike, cyberattack, data-breach, deep-fake, fortinet, framework, fraud, germany, governance, intelligence, LLM, mail, mfa, microsoft, network, open-source, phishing, ransomware, risk, social-engineering, spear-phishing, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability

Experten sind sich einig, dass KI Vorteile sowohl für Angreifer als auch für Verteidiger mit sich bringt. Während KI die Angriffsmethoden immer raffinierter macht, steigen auch die Anforderungen an die Abwehr. Unternehmen müssen schneller reagieren, Bedrohungen frühzeitig erkennen und ihre Sicherheitsarchitektur kontinuierlich weiterentwickeln. Doch das ist leichter gesagt als getan. Der technologische Fortschritt allein reicht nicht…
Do Powerful Tools Enhance Your Data Security?

Feb 28, 2025 1:34 AM

Tags: cloud, cybersecurity, data, framework, strategy, tool

How Can Powerful Security Tools Impact Your Data Protection Strategy? Has it ever occurred to you how critical it is to have a robust data protection framework in massive digitalization? The need for advanced cybersecurity measures becomes more critical. One aspect of data security that demands attention from organizations operating in the cloud is the……
eCommerce Customer Service Tips For Online Support: The Basics

Feb 27, 2025 11:34 PM

Tags: best-practice, service, strategy, tool

Strong eCommerce customer service builds trust, boosts loyalty, and drives sales. Learn key strategies, best practices, and tools to enhance online support. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ecommerce-customer-service-online-support-the-basics/