Cyber Security

 

Elevated Ransomware Activity Hit Nearly 5,200 organizations in 2023 (CD)

While ransomware activity remains high, the number of unique ransomware families used for these attacks decreased by more than half.... More

Why 2024 Will be the Year of the CISO (CSO Online)

Legal concerns, compliance requirements, board-level scrutiny, and continual job stress will make 2024 a challenging year for CISOs.... More

5 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024 (CD)

Preventative measures remain woefully unmet, the scourge of ransomware is as bad as its ever been, and a wave of new incident reporting and compliance regulations are taking hold. ... More

10 Top Priorities for CIOs in 2024 (CIO)

Double-down on cybersecurity. Among the many security discussions IT leaders must have, one is the importance of building a skilled recovery team.... More

CISA Seeks Comment on Secure by Design Principles to Boost Global Software Security (CD)

CISA has actively pushed the industry to embrace secure by design principles as part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to make security a core feature of software deve... More

Hackers Employ New Ransom Tactic (Digital Silence Blog)

Ransomware attacks against financial services are on the rise – 64 percent of 300 surveyed IT and cybersecurity professionals in this industry said they were affected in the past... More

IoT Cybersecurity: UK and Global Landscape (Resillion Blog)

The growth of Connected Devices and the Internet of Things has brought with it an increased awareness of the importance of cyber security. Businesses and organisations have become ... More

Bold(er) Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 (Forbes)

Identity security companies “predicting” that identity will be crucial, or mobile device security companies “predicting” an increase in cyberattacks against mobile devices ... More

Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 (Raconteur)

The battlefield and its tactics never stop evolving, so business leaders can’t afford to ignore any emerging developments. Here are the trends they’ll need to know about next y... More

Three Security Data Predictions for 2024 (Help Net Security)

How do companies protect their digital environments in a world where everything is growing more complex, quickly – data, customer expectations, cyber threats and more? It’s dif... More

Reflecting on the Evolution of Cybersecurity in 2023 (Forbes)

2023 marked a transformative journey for the cybersecurity, IT, and cloud industries. Reflecting on the past, it’s clear these sectors experienced substantial shifts in focus, wi... More

Fortinet Extends its Universal SASE Footprint Through Expanded Strategic Partnership with Digital Realty

Fortinet announced an expanded strategic partnership with Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection sol... More

How to Create a Cybersecurity Mentorship Program (DR)

As the talent shortage rages on, companies have found mentorship programs to be one of the best ways to obtain the security skills they need to develop their existing teams.... More

Cybersecurity Certifications Open Doors to New Career Opportunities (Fortinet Blog)

Organizations worldwide continue adopting new technologies and expanding their attack surfaces while the cyber threat landscape is growing more complex. As a result of these ongoin... More

Ken Xie on Sharpening Fortinet’s Business Focus, Culture of Innovation

Tied to Fortinet’s Q3 2023 earnings, the company unveiled that strategic investments in research and development and go-to-market will be centered around three markets: secure ne... More

The Evolution of People-Centric Cybersecurity (Forbes)

Organizations have relied on cyber awareness training for years, pouring tens of thousands of dollars into programs that promise to make employees ready to spot a phishing attack o... More

Amazon CSO Likens Security to Psychological Chess Matches (CD)

Security professionals should focus on ambiguous, dynamic problems that can’t be solved by software, Stephen Schmidt says.... More

Companies Have an ‘Incredible Need’ for This In-demand Skill (CNBC)

One of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. is fighting crime on the internet. With more companies moving online, cyberattacks are on the rise, and drastically so. The FBI has seen... More

Retailers Brace for Cyberthreat Feast Ahead of Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend (CD)

A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.... More

5 Ways to Thwart Ransomware Attacks as Workers Log Off For Thanksgiving Week (Forbes)

The long Thanksgiving weekend heralds one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals looking to turn happiness into misery for organizations and individuals alike. How muc... More

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