News October 21, 2024 Has BlackCat returned as Cicada3301? Maybe. 4 min read - In 2022, BlackCat ransomware (also known as ALPHV) was among the top malware types tracked by IBM X-Force. The following year, the threat actor group added new tools and tactics to enhance BlackCat’s impact. The effort paid off — literally.…
Data Protection October 18, 2024 What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks? 4 min read - In a world where cyber threats feel omnipresent, a recent report has revealed some unexpected good news: ransomware attacks on state and local governments have dropped by 51% in 2024. Still, this decline does not signal the end of the…
Data Protection October 17, 2024 The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs 4 min read - Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached…
Artificial Intelligence October 16, 2024 Navigating the ethics of AI in cybersecurity 4 min read - Even if we’re not always consciously aware of it, artificial intelligence is now all around us. We’re already used to personalized recommendation systems in e-commerce, customer service chatbots powered by conversational AI and a whole lot more. In the realm…
Data Protection October 11, 2024 How governance, risk and compliance (GRC) addresses growing data liability concerns 4 min read - In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments.…
Artificial Intelligence October 16, 2024 Navigating the ethics of AI in cybersecurity 4 min read - Even if we’re not always consciously aware of it, artificial intelligence is now all around us. We’re already used to personalized recommendation systems in e-commerce, customer service chatbots powered by conversational AI and a whole lot more. In the realm…
Data Protection October 17, 2024 The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs 4 min read - Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached…
News October 15, 2024 Biden-Harris administration releases roadmap to enhance internet routing 2 min read - The Biden-Harris Administration has taken another step toward improving the nation’s cybersecurity. In September, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) announced it was putting policies in place to address a key security vulnerability associated with the…
Data Protection October 11, 2024 How governance, risk and compliance (GRC) addresses growing data liability concerns 4 min read - In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments.…
Cloud Security October 10, 2024 Risk, reward and reality: Has enterprise perception of the public cloud changed? 4 min read - Public clouds now form the bulk of enterprise IT environments. According to 2024 Statista data, 73% of enterprises use a hybrid cloud model, 14% use multiple public clouds and 10% use a single public cloud solution. Multiple and single private…