Identity & Access April 23, 2024 Passwords, passkeys and familiarity bias 5 min read - As passkey (passwordless authentication) adoption proceeds, misconceptions abound. There appears to be a widespread impression that passkeys may be more convenient and less secure than passwords. The reality is that they are both more secure and more convenient — possibly…
News April 22, 2024 DOD establishes Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy 2 min read - The federal government recently took a new step toward prioritizing cybersecurity and demonstrating its commitment to reducing risk. On March 20, 2024, the Pentagon formally established the new Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy to supervise…
Government April 18, 2024 Unpacking the NIST cybersecurity framework 2.0 4 min read - The NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) helps organizations improve risk management using common language that focuses on business drivers to enhance cybersecurity. NIST CSF 1.0 was released in February 2014, and version 1.1 in April 2018. In February 2024, NIST released…
Risk Management April 17, 2024 What should Security Operations teams take away from the IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index? 3 min read - The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index has been released. The headlines are in and among them are the fact that a global identity crisis is emerging. X-Force noted a 71% increase year-to-year in attacks using valid credentials. In this…
Risk Management April 17, 2024 What should Security Operations teams take away from the IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index? 3 min read - The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index has been released. The headlines are in and among them are the fact that a global identity crisis is emerging. X-Force noted a 71% increase year-to-year in attacks using valid credentials. In this…
Government April 18, 2024 Unpacking the NIST cybersecurity framework 2.0 4 min read - The NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) helps organizations improve risk management using common language that focuses on business drivers to enhance cybersecurity. NIST CSF 1.0 was released in February 2014, and version 1.1 in April 2018. In February 2024, NIST released…
Risk Management April 16, 2024 Obtaining security clearance: Hurdles and requirements 3 min read - As security moves closer to the top of the operational priority list for private and public organizations, needing to obtain a security clearance for jobs is more commonplace. Security clearance is a prerequisite for a wide range of roles, especially…
Risk Management April 17, 2024 What should Security Operations teams take away from the IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index? 3 min read - The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index has been released. The headlines are in and among them are the fact that a global identity crisis is emerging. X-Force noted a 71% increase year-to-year in attacks using valid credentials. In this…
Risk Management April 16, 2024 Obtaining security clearance: Hurdles and requirements 3 min read - As security moves closer to the top of the operational priority list for private and public organizations, needing to obtain a security clearance for jobs is more commonplace. Security clearance is a prerequisite for a wide range of roles, especially…
News April 15, 2024 CISA releases landmark cyber incident reporting proposal 2 min read - Due to ongoing cyberattacks and threats, critical infrastructure organizations have been on high alert. Now, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a draft of landmark regulation outlining how organizations will be required to report cyber incidents to…