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CISO June 1, 2023

Ransomware Renaissance 2023: The Definitive Guide to Stay Safer

4 min read - Ransomware is experiencing a renaissance in 2023, with some cybersecurity firms reporting over 400 attacks in the month of March alone. And it shouldn’t be a surprise: the 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index found backdoor deployments — malware providing remote…

Risk Management May 17, 2023

Are Ransomware Attacks Declining, or Has Reporting Worsened?

4 min read - While examining the state of ransomware in 2023, the statistics show promise — at least on the surface. According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023, “Ransomware’s share of incidents declined from 21% in 2021 to 17% in 2022.”…

Risk Management May 17, 2023

Are Ransomware Attacks Declining, or Has Reporting Worsened?

Risk Management June 2, 2023

Detecting Insider Threats: Leverage User Behavior Analytics

3 min read - Employees often play an unwitting role in many security incidents, from accidental data breaches to intentional malicious attacks. Unfortunately, most organizations don’t have the right protocols and processes to identify potential risks posed by their workforce. Based on a survey…

CISO June 2, 2023

Poor Communication During a Data Breach Can Cost You — Here’s How to Avoid It

5 min read - No one needs to tell you that data breaches are costly. That data has been quantified and the numbers are staggering. In fact, the IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach estimates that the average cost of a data breach…

Healthcare June 1, 2023

Increasingly Sophisticated Cyberattacks Target Healthcare

4 min read - It’s rare to see 100% agreement on a survey. But Porter Research found consensus from business leaders across the provider, payer and pharmaceutical/life sciences industries. Every single person agreed that “growing hacker sophistication” is the primary driver behind the increase…

Artificial Intelligence May 31, 2023

Machine Learning Applications in the Cybersecurity Space

3 min read - Machine learning is one of the hottest areas in data science. This subset of artificial intelligence allows a system to learn from data and make accurate predictions, identify anomalies or make recommendations using different techniques. Machine learning techniques extract information…

Intelligence & Analytics May 30, 2023

BlackCat (ALPHV) Ransomware Levels Up for Stealth, Speed and Exfiltration

9 min read - This blog was made possible through contributions from Kat Metrick, Kevin Henson, Agnes Ramos-Beauchamp, Thanassis Diogos, Diego Matos Martins and Joseph Spero. BlackCat ransomware, which was among the top ransomware families observed by IBM Security X-Force in 2022, according to…

Artificial Intelligence May 30, 2023

Now Social Engineering Attackers Have AI. Do You?

4 min read - Everybody in tech is talking about ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot from Open AI that writes convincing prose and usable code. The trouble is malicious cyber attackers can use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to craft convincing prose and usable code just like everybody else. How does this powerful new category of tools affect the ability of criminals to launch cyberattacks, including social engineering attacks? When Every Social Engineering Attack Uses Perfect English ChatGPT is a public tool based on a…

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Intelligence & Analytics May 26, 2023

Despite Tech Layoffs, Cybersecurity Positions are Hiring

4 min read - It’s easy to read today’s headlines and think that now isn’t the best time to look for a job in the tech industry. However, that’s not necessarily true. When you read deeper into the stories and numbers, cybersecurity positions are still very much in demand. Cybersecurity professionals are landing jobs every day, and IT professionals from other roles may be able to transfer their skills into cybersecurity relatively easily. As cybersecurity continues to remain a top business priority, organizations will…

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Risk Management May 25, 2023

How I Got Started: White Hat Hacker

3 min read - White hat hackers serve as a crucial line of cyber defense, working to identify and mitigate potential threats before malicious actors can exploit them. These ethical hackers harness their skills to assess the security of networks and systems, ultimately helping organizations bolster their digital defenses. But what drives someone to pursue a career as a white hat hacker, and how do you get started in leveraging so-called “evil” skills for the greater good?? In this exclusive Q&A, we spoke with…

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Data Protection May 25, 2023

Heads Up CEO! Cyber Risk Influences Company Credit Ratings

4 min read - More than ever, cybersecurity strategy is a core part of business strategy. For example, a company’s cyber risk can directly impact its credit rating. Credit rating agencies continuously strive to gain a better understanding of the risks that companies face. Today, those agencies increasingly incorporate cybersecurity into their credit assessments. This allows agencies to evaluate a company’s capacity to repay borrowed funds by factoring in the risk of cyberattacks. Getting Hacked Impacts Credit Scoring As per the Wall Street Journal…

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Data Protection May 25, 2023

Heads Up CEO! Cyber Risk Influences Company Credit Ratings

Identity & Access May 24, 2023

CISA, NSA Issue New IAM Best Practice Guidelines

4 min read - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) recently released a new 31-page document outlining best practices for identity and access management (IAM) administrators. As the industry increasingly moves towards cloud and hybrid computing environments,…

Risk Management May 23, 2023

6 Ways to Mitigate Risk While Expanding Access

3 min read - The World Economic Forum recently published a list of trends that are likely to shape the future of cybersecurity by 2030. The article names “progress in cybersecurity, but access must be widened” as a top trend. If these two goals seem…

Risk Management May 23, 2023

Hypervisors and Ransomware: Defending Attractive Targets

4 min read - With every step towards better cyber defense, malicious attackers counter with new tactics, techniques and procedures. It’s not like the attackers are going to say, “All right, you made it too tough for us this time; we’re checking out.” That…

Risk Management May 22, 2023

NIST Launches Cybersecurity Initiative for Small Businesses

4 min read - For small organizations, the current cyber threat landscape is brutal. While big-name breaches steal the headlines, small businesses suffer the most from ransomware attacks. Additionally, other studies reveal that only half of all small businesses are prepared for a cyberattack.…

Risk Management May 19, 2023

Educating Your Board of Directors on Cybersecurity

4 min read - Many, if not the majority of, big decisions at organizations come from the boardroom. Typically, the board of directors focuses on driving the direction of the company. Because most boards approve yearly budgets, they have significant oversight of resources and…

Risk Management May 18, 2023

HEAT and EASM: What to Know About the Top Acronyms at RSA

4 min read - The cybersecurity industry is littered with acronyms. SIEM. EDR. APT. CISO. CISA. The list goes on and on. So it wasn’t surprising that there were a lot of acronyms in RSAC 2023’s sessions and keynotes, as well as in the…

Risk Management May 18, 2023

Is Patching the Holy Grail of Cybersecurity?

4 min read - A proactive approach to cybersecurity includes ensuring all software is up-to-date across assets. This also includes applying patches to close up vulnerabilities. This practice minimizes risk, as it eliminates outdated software versions in the process. Does this make patching a…

Data Protection May 17, 2023

IBM Security Guardium Ranked as a Leader in the Data Security Platforms Market

3 min read - KuppingerCole named IBM Security Guardium as an overall leader in their Leadership Compass on Data Security Platforms. IBM was ranked as a leader in all three major categories: Product, Innovation, and Market. With this in mind, let’s examine how KuppingerCole measures today’s…

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Ransomware Renaissance 2023: The Definitive Guide to Stay Safer

Are Ransomware Attacks Declining, or Has Reporting Worsened?

Are Ransomware Attacks Declining, or Has Reporting Worsened?

Detecting Insider Threats: Leverage User Behavior Analytics

Poor Communication During a Data Breach Can Cost You — Here’s How to Avoid It

Increasingly Sophisticated Cyberattacks Target Healthcare

Machine Learning Applications in the Cybersecurity Space

BlackCat (ALPHV) Ransomware Levels Up for Stealth, Speed and Exfiltration

Now Social Engineering Attackers Have AI. Do You?

Despite Tech Layoffs, Cybersecurity Positions are Hiring

How I Got Started: White Hat Hacker

Heads Up CEO! Cyber Risk Influences Company Credit Ratings

Heads Up CEO! Cyber Risk Influences Company Credit Ratings

CISA, NSA Issue New IAM Best Practice Guidelines

6 Ways to Mitigate Risk While Expanding Access

Hypervisors and Ransomware: Defending Attractive Targets

NIST Launches Cybersecurity Initiative for Small Businesses

Educating Your Board of Directors on Cybersecurity

HEAT and EASM: What to Know About the Top Acronyms at RSA

Is Patching the Holy Grail of Cybersecurity?

IBM Security Guardium Ranked as a Leader in the Data Security Platforms Market

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