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Ransomware can have a negative – even crippling – impact on businesses. This type of attack is becoming increasingly common and is constantly evolving into new, more advanced strains. Many companies are unaware of the threat it poses;…

The Ontario Energy Board recently published a report entitled “Cybersecurity Framework to ProtectAccess to Electronic Operating Devices and Business Information Systems within Ontario’s Non-BulkPower Assets.” As Ontario’s independent…

The innovative Unified API Protection (UAP) platform from Cequence Security and Vercara, a leading provider of cloud-based services that secure online experiences, are teaming up to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape by combining…

A global leader in real-time cyber protection, Malwarebytes today announced the release of ThreatDown K-12 Bundle, which combines the cybersecurity services and technologies required by K–12 educational institutions into a simplified,…

Director of Cigital's Security Initiative, Caroline Wong, was a recent guest on Jay Schulman's podcast, "Building a Life and Career in Security." Having spent the last ten years working in the security industry, Caroline has a variety of…

There are two approaches to cybersecurity: the reactive approach, which is implemented after security protocols have failed, and the proactive approach, which can lead you down the proverbial rabbit hole and into an intelligence gathering…

Today’s most successful CISOs embrace cyber threat intelligence (CTI). Contextual, high-fidelity intelligence helps security teams understand attackers and prioritize responses to give organizations the upper hand.

As a small or medium business professional, chances are you’ve heard about phishing. Phishing scams—ploys that cybercriminals use to trick unsuspecting people into revealing sensitive information and steal their identities—are a serious…

An audit of the Department of Homeland Security's fiscal information security practices noted some progress but found that DHS components did not maintain their security programs on a continuous, year-round basis.The report from the DHS…

Guidance on identity management for electric firms is being sought after by NIST. Comments are being accepted on a security guide for power firms by the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, which is a division of the National…

When traveling, there are other things besides your suitcases that can go missing. Cybercriminals are prepared to take advantage of unwary tourists and steal confidential information, contributing to the record 16.7 million identity theft…

While the cost of a cyber attack is often discussed, we seldom hear about just how common these attacks actually are. Numerous security experts believe that a cyber attack or breach of catastrophic proportions is no longer a matter of if,…

Your organization might have many reasons for refreshing desktops, laptops, tablets, and other devices. You might want to improve mobile productivity and create a more future-ready workforce by providing access to the latest operating…

A cybersecurity expert stated on Wednesday at a conference in Colorado Springs that organizations and governmental bodies who manage computer networks should anticipate that hackers will overcome their defenses and should instead…

Cloud services have changed the face of business, offering scalability, efficiency and cost savings not available with onpremises IT infrastructure. The cloud makes it easier for organizations to manage the ever-increasing amount of data…

Accelerating developments in quantum computing pose new challenges to cybersecurity. The rise of quantum computers has the potential to compromise existing cryptographic systems, putting secure communications and data protection at risk.…

As the leading provider of software for powering social impact, Blackbaud never stops working to earn and keep your trust. No other partner combines cloud innovation with our deep understanding of the unique needs of purpose-led…

Except for the ability to digital innovation, the traditional reasons of why an organization turns to the public cloud is cost savings or to augment their private cloud capacity. Although these reasons are still valid, a more important…

With the major improvements to the Observer Platform that Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced today, IT teams may now further optimize network availability, productivity, and compliance. Critical new capabilities in…

One of the quickest and most dependable remote desktop services available, RemotePC, is now providing enterprise users with a very cost-effective and scalable endpoint cloud backup solution that can be expanded to an infinite amount for a…

Mario DeRiggi, Chief Revenue Officer of Fusion Connect, a premier worldwide managed communications service provider (MCSP) and Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), has announced his retirement. Mario has contributed unparalleled…

In order to speed up innovation and the creation of generative AI solutions for clients, Persistent Systems, a pioneer in global digital engineering and enterprise modernization, announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement…

A brand-new open source project from Keeper Security, the industry leader in zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, enables software developers and DevOps to quickly and safely sign git commits using their Keeper vault. The…

A leading provider of contemporary application security, Data Theorem, Inc., recently launched Cloud Secure, a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that includes an industry-first attack path analysis of APIs and software…

A recent Ponemon Institute study of medical theft estimates that the number of medical identity theft victims in 2013 at 1.83 million, of which, 36 percent incurred on average $18,660 in out-of-pocket costs. Based on that information, the…

When reviewing scanners, most vendors provide and host websites that are intentionally vulnerable in various ways. Web application security scanner vendors have seen a large number of vulnerabilities from varying web applications

Threat intelligence is one of the most talked-about areas of information security today. Recent research conducted by SC Media revealed that 46 percent of security professionals expect threat intelligence to be a very important part of…

You might be confused as to what the regulatory bodies expect from your financial institution in terms of cybersecurity: what obligations do you have? What measures should you take? And how, exactly, will you be measured for compliance? If…

"The data center is evolving rapidly with new technologies such as virtualization and cloud- computing, and software-defined networks. These have a fundamental effect on how network security is designed and deployed."

Virtualizing servers and desktops can bring enormous business benefits, but are virtual machines more secure than physical machines? The answer is no. While there may be a handful of attack vectors to which VMs are less prone - ransomeware…

Security must be holistically included in the end-to-end consolidation process, from assessment and planning to execution and ongoing operations, and organizations should embrace physical and virtual technologies for securing and managing…

Google is becoming more sophisticated and ultimately more humanlike with every new release. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques should be balanced with a good user experience if they’re to form part of your business’ long-term…

As banking institutions globally roll out more services through the mobile channel, security leaders are challenged to stay a step ahead of the evolving risks. But what are today's top threats, and what are the emerging security components…

This report presents the results of an international research project commissioned by ISACA to the University of Antwerp—Antwerp Management School (Belgium), focused on establishing an international benchmark and a business value…

The cyber threat landscape is in a constant state of flux. Cyber thieves and spies already possess tools that allow them to cost-effectively develop advanced attacks and accelerate the pace of innovation. Going forward, evasion techniques…

Cyber security is now one of the most rapidly expanding industries globally, as governments, the private sector and research community have begun to boost their spending and investment in an effort to fend off perpetrators of malicious…

"Spear phishing is the preferred attack method for advanced threat actors. Well-crafted spear phishing attacks easily slip past layers of defenses and target the only vulnerability that cannot be patched: people. The vast majority of…

Technology alone cannot stop today's advanced cyberattacks. Learn how to heighten your defenses with our free eBook. The Definitive Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence, courtesy of iSIGHT Partners. Request your copy below for an inside look…

The “store everything” mentality drives information stewards to save every piece of information that is introduced to an organization’s information ecosystem. Every e-mail, PowerPoint deck, Excel spreadsheet, chat message, etc. gets tagged…

The vendor community is critical to business operations and success. Organizations issue vendors with legitimate user accounts and access to key resources. Cybercriminals have started leveraging the trusted vendor network and access these…

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