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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, was passed in 1996 as a response to the surge in security attacks related to healthcare. Research revealed that 80% of executives at insurers and healthcare providers had…

Cloud-based big data services are nothing new. Many big data vendors have emerged in recent years with web-based Big Data solutions that allow you to crunch and analyze your data. However, big data-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions have…

In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly prevalent, information data security has become a top priority for organizations. Implementing robust security measures such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and…

In the blog post Grading Cybersecurity Around the Globe, I provided a summary of Tenable's first Global Cybersecurity Assurance Report Card, highlighting some of its more intriguing features. Let us now examine some of the industry…

Companies that specialize in cyber-security are beginning to receive more and more attention, as it is one of the fastest expanding divisions of the technology industry. Given that prominent data breaches, such as those impacting…

Registration for the upcoming Cyber Security & Cloud Congress North America 2024 at Santa Clara Convention Center, California on June 5-6 is now live! Join us again to hear from leading Cyber Security & Cloud experts and…

92% of security flaws that are reported are in apps rather than networks, according to NIST. Nevertheless, when it comes to these applications, the majority of businesses continue to take a reactive security stance. Why not take action now…

While network security experts disagree on when the first Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack occurred, it is generally conceded that the most visible series of attacks occurred when Internet giants Yahoo, Amazon, eBay, E-trade and…

Modern zero trust requires the right architecture, analytics, dynamic policy, and risk visibility in order to reduce the attack surface, prevent lateral movement, and make real-time threat determinations with each transaction.Zscaler and…

It goes without saying that putting cloud technology to use enables IT to respond quickly and flexibly offer new services to any company or organization virtually instantaneously. Whether private, public, or hybrid, cloud services should…

Today, Skyhigh Security announced that company has attained the level of Infrastructure Security category Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency. This recognition is a testament to Skyhigh Security's extensive technical knowledge of…

Efficiently defend against threats with the implementation of cloud security automation. Safeguard the enterprise cloud with these steps to automate and remediate. According to a report by Statista, as of 2022, over 60 percent of all…

Migrating your Atlassian tools to the cloud is time consuming and can be disruptive to your operations. However, you can accelerate this timeframe and maximize team productivity during your migration with proper planning and superior…

Uncover essential strategies and techniques for application security and empower businesses to protect their digital assets and fortify digital defenses against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Malicious insiders are another threat to the enterprise. Once attackers are inside the network, they can use privileged credentials to move around disguised as insiders. The actions of insiders are among the most difficult to detect.…

In an era dominated by digital innovation, the utilization of cloud computing has become ubiquitous across industries, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and individuals interact with technology. However, amidst the convenience…

In today's interconnected world, the importance of IT security cannot be overstated. With the exponential growth of digital data and the increasing reliance on technology in every aspect of our lives, safeguarding sensitive information…

The fourth quarter and annual earnings report of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, have been made public. Although the reports elicited conflicting emotions, the company's choice to reveal YouTube and Cloud profitability for the…

The GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) certification is a new offering from GIAC Certifications, which is renowned for offering the best cyber security certifications. Everyone in the modern world is aware of the increase in…

There have been numerous reports of cyberattacks directed on firms in the UK and Europe, including Talk Talk, J. D. Weatherspoon, Carphone Warehouse, and others. There will be a collective sigh of relief from the unaffected organizations,…

In today's interconnected digital landscape, the integrity of the cyber supply chain is paramount. From software development to hardware manufacturing, every link in this chain presents a potential vulnerability that malicious actors can…

We assist nuclear operators and suppliers in complying with the most up-to-date cyber security regulatory requirements for Industrial Control Systems. Let us help you adapt to the latest in industry best practices and meet your regulatory…

Elastic announced the release of Elastic Security for Cloud, adding cloud risk and posture management and cloud workload protection to the features of the company's already-available Elastic Security service, which already featured…

What: U.S. CIO Tony Scott received a summary of recommendations from the cybersecurity community in "Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity: Results of the Cyber Innovation Ideation Initiative," a report by ACT-IAC.Reason: ACT-IAC compiled…

According to a senior DHS cyber officer, the cybersecurity center of the Department of Homeland Security has a new joint threat watch for infrastructure and cyber.As of December 15, there is a "joint watch" of physical security and cyber…

In today's digital age, where data is the backbone of countless operations, data security stands as the sentinel guarding against potential threats. Data security is not merely a technological concern but a cornerstone of trust in our…

Data privacy regulations are changing to provide people the power to know what kinds of information businesses are gathering about them and how to access or remove that information. The objectives of data privacy regulation are to give…

IT security professionals frequently use unsafe passwords and authentication methods. A recent analysis from Yubico and the Ponemon Institute also found that there is a mismatch between expectations and reality regarding the use of…

The McKinsey article "The risk-based approach to cybersecurity" caught my attention and is worth discussing. The risk-based approach that it advocates is based on strong principles and is not a novel concept. In fact, it closely resembles…

Removing Huawei equipment from government use is the only choice, according to Arrington, "because the risk is so enormous." "End of story, period," Arrington declared, "the US can not consider passing control of sensitive information to…

US government representatives frequently use the security-focused RSA Conference to outline policy positions and establish connections with business leaders. Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),…

The cybersecurity company Milton Security Group and SynED have partnered to expand job prospects in California's cybersecurity sector. A non-profit corporation called SynED collaborates with colleges, training partners, job agencies, and…

By sending ultrasonic waves through solid materials, researchers have found a new way to attack voice-controlled devices. This allows them to communicate with the devices and compromise them using inaudible voice commands without the…

Cartersville, Georgia, paid a ransom of $380,000 to restore access to their files, according to city officials, nearly a year after the ransomware attack.The disclosure of the payment to neutralize the attack came about as a result of a…

It is likely that, as a provider of IT services and solutions, you have encountered some of the numerous issues that can develop when small companies neglect to backup their vital data to the cloud. Until a calamity hits and they lose the…

For nearly every firm, the road to the cloud is a winding, narrow one full of hairpin turns. A lot of people were forced to go to the cloud by aggressive corporate units. Some may have begun with a well-thought-out plan, only to have it…

In today's digitally driven world, cybersecurity stands as a critical defense against an array of evolving threats. From personal privacy to the stability of global infrastructure, the integrity of our digital realm is paramount.…

Engineers want access to high-performance computing when and where they need it. They do not want to wade through complicated sign-up processes, difficult installations, or complex settings and choices. Engineers want a solution that…

The cloud is changing many aspects of the IT storage and data protection landscape. This white paper covers the reasons behind the move to the cloud, a list of things to consider before moving to the cloud, and some best practices for…

Traditional signature-based, preventive controls, such as antivirus, no longer detect or stop targeted malware and other sophisticated endpoint attacks. Other so-called "next generation" approaches lack deep visibility into endpoint…

This white paper covers the significant blindspot in visibility and increased risks for organizations in the face of "Shadow IT". In addition, this paper covers why traditional controls that secure your on-premise environment don't provide…