Tag: strategy
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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Hidden Dangers of Geolocation in Cloud Security
One of the biggest challenges organizations face today is detecting malicious activity in cloud environments. As highlighted in MixMode’s latest Threat Research Report, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging trusted cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to disguise their attacks, a strategy known as infrastructure laundering. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-hidden-dangers-of-geolocation-in-cloud-security-2/
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What CISOs need from the board: Mutual respect on expectations
Tags: business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, framework, governance, metric, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityPart 500. While this legislation was groundbreaking for being very prescriptive in what cyber controls are required, there was in earlier drafts indications that each board should have suitably cyber-qualified members.Similar guidelines were established with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) drafting its Cyber Governance Principles, which were recently refreshed. The timing of this…
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Unmanaged Devices: The Overlooked Threat CISOs Must Confront
No matter the strategy, companies must approach securing unmanaged devices with sensitivity and respect for employee privacy. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/unmanaged-devices-overlooked-threat-cisos-must-confront
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Cybersecurity needs a leader, so let’s stop debating and start deciding
Have you ever heard anyone earnestly ask in a business, “Who owns legal?” or “Who sets the financial strategy?” Probably not it should be obvious, right? Yet, when it comes … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/25/cybersecurity-ownership/
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DNS Amplification Attacks: Examples, Detection Mitigation
Discover DNS amplification attacks, examples, detection methods, and mitigation strategies to protect your network from DDoS threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/dns-amplification-attacks-examples-detection-mitigation/
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How to create an effective incident response plan
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…
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Confident in Your Cloud Security Strategy?
Are You Confident in Your Cloud Security Strategy? How confident are you in your cybersecurity strategy? The cyber threats demands a robust and comprehensive approach to securing all aspects of your digital assets. This security extends beyond human users and should include Non-Human Identities (NHIs) too. Understanding Non-Human Identities (NHIs) NHIs, or machine identities, are……
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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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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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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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How DDoS Attacks Work and How You Can Protect Your Business From Them
Learn how DDoS attacks are executed, their impact, and effective strategies for detection and prevention to protect your network and applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/how-ddos-attacks-work-and-how-you-can-protect-your-business-from-them/
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4 Low-Cost Ways to Defend Your Organization Against Deepfakes
Every organization should be exploring a layered approach in which artificial and human intelligences come together to form a rich, dynamic, and multifaceted deepfake defense strategy tailored to its needs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/4-low-cost-ways-defend-organization-against-deepfakes
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Fully Protected: Advanced Measures in Cyber Defense
How Crucial is Advanced Cyber Defense in Today’s Security Landscape? Securing sensitive data is a top concern. This presents a challenge that goes beyond conventional security measures. Organizations are now seeking advanced cyber defense strategies that involve non-human identities (NHIs) and secret security management to bolster their protection. These methodologies are not just the future……
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Der Mittelstand im Visier: Fünf essenzielle Strategien im Kampf gegen Cybercrime
Cyberangriffe nehmen weiterhin zu und rücken zunehmend auch mittelständische Unternehmen ins Visier von Hackern. Und doch sind viele Betriebe immer noch unzureichend geschützt oft, weil sie die digitale Bedrohungslage unterschätzen. Anouck Teiller, Chief Strategy Officer bei HarfangLab, stellt fünf Maßnahmen vor, mit denen Mittelständler ihre Cybersicherheit verbessern können. Die Digitalisierung bietet viele Chancen, erhöht… First…
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How Amazon Web Services (AWS) Is Unlocking The Power Of Data
AWS customers are invited to attend a free webinar next week that will reveal strategies for maximising the value of their data. Ubertas Consulting’s CloudCare community members receive priority access, but this insightful webinar is open to all and is expected to attract both technical and business professionals. Titled ‘CloudCare Power-Up: Getting Value From Your…
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From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025
Challenging the status quo and advocates for “inside-out” security, placing data at the heart of the strategy from the very beginning, rather than securing it last. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/from-defense-to-offense-inside-out-data-security-strategies-for-cisos-in-2025/
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The Browser Blind Spot: Why Your Browser is the Next Cybersecurity Battleground
For years, defensive security strategies have focused on three core areas: network, endpoint, and email. Meanwhile, the browser, sits across all of them. This article examines three key areas where attackers focus their efforts and how browser-based attacks are evolving. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-browser-blind-spot-why-your-browser-is-the-next-cybersecurity-battleground/
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BlackLock Ransomware Targets Windows, VMware ESXi, Linux Environments
BlackLock ransomware, first identified in March 2024, has rapidly ascended the ranks of the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem, becoming the seventh most prolific group on data-leak sites by late 2024. The group employs a double extortion strategy, encrypting victims’ data while exfiltrating sensitive information to pressure organizations into paying ransoms. Its malware targets multiple environments, including…
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All About Authentication and Authorization Tokens: A Comprehensive Guide
Understand different token types, from bearer tokens to PATs, along with their implementation strategies and security considerations. Perfect for developers, architects, and security professionals building secure systems. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/all-about-authentication-and-authorization-tokens-a-comprehensive-guide/
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Think being CISO of a cybersecurity vendor is easy? Think again
Tags: access, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, framework, infrastructure, phishing, strategy, tool, updateand that our product was securing us gave me a perspective I might never have gained elsewhere. I wasn’t just testing controls or rolling out new tools; I was immersed in a feedback loop between our product team, our security operations, and our customers.Every time we identified ways to improve the product internally, those insights…
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Leveraging AI to Stay Ahead in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Chandra Pandey and Joshua Skeens, CEO of Logically
At Seceon’s 2025 Q1 Innovation and Certification Days, Seceon CEO Chandra Pandey and Joshua Skeens, CEO of Seceon’s partner Logically (www.logically.com) engaged in an insightful discussion about AI’s transformative role in cybersecurity. As cyber threats become increasingly AI-driven, organizations must evolve their security strategies to stay ahead of attackers. The Growing AI Threat Landscape Skeens…
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XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
Xcode developers targeted through infected projects: Microsoft reported that XCSSET continues to spread via compromised Xcode projects, a technique that has been in use since the malware’s discovery in 2020. Once an infected project is cloned or downloaded, the malware can embed itself within the developer’s system and further propagate when the infected code is…
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How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
Tags: attack, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, cybersecurity, data, firewall, group, incident response, jobs, linux, mobile, monitoring, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, vulnerabilityMaintaining sensitivity in accountability: Cisco’s Lidz emphasizes that transparency does not end at incident resolution.”Being transparent, internally in particular, by making sure stakeholders understand you and your team have learned from the incident, that there are things you would do better not just in terms of protections, but how you respond and react to incidents”…
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The risks of autonomous AI in machinemachine interactions
In this Help Net Security, Oded Hareven, CEO of Akeyless Security, discusses how enterprises should adapt their cybersecurity strategies to address the growing need for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/18/oded-hareven-akeyless-security-machine-to-machine-m2m-security/
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Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild.”Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies,” the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said in a post shared on…
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Cyberark akquiriert Zilla Security zur Weiterentwicklung der Identity-Governance und Administration
Cyberark gab die Übernahme von Zilla Security bekannt, einem führenden Anbieter von modernen Lösungen für Identity-Governance und Administration (IGA). Die KI-gestützten IGA-Funktionen von Zilla erweitern die Identity-Security-Platform von Cyberark um eine skalierbare Automatisierung für die beschleunigte Identitäts-Bereitstellung und -Überprüfung in digitalen Umgebungen, die gleichzeitig Sicherheit und betriebliche Effizienz optimiert. Die Übernahme unterstützt Cyberarks Strategie, die…
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New XCSSET Malware Targets macOS Users Through Infected Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, marking its first update since 2022. This sophisticated malware continues to target macOS users by infecting Xcode projects, a critical tool for Apple developers. The latest variant introduces advanced obfuscation techniques, updated persistence mechanisms, and novel infection strategies, making it more challenging…
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CISO’s Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters
Cyber threats evolve”, has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity.This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM’s comprehensive approach is the best overall strategy for shoring up a business’s cyber defenses in the…
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Rowing in the Same Direction: 6 Tips for Stronger IT and Security Collaboration
Tags: strategyEach IT and security team has its function, but unless they row in unison, aligning on strategy, focus and execution, the organization will flounder. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/rowing-in-the-same-direction-6-tips-for-stronger-it-and-security-collaboration/