Risk is a factor at multiple organizational levels, from individuals to third parties and beyond. With so many new and changing risks coming into play, it is imperative to stay up to date and know how to protect your organization from such risks. Read the latest articles on security considerations around risk, including operational risk management, third-party risk and security awareness training.
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Adversarial advantage: Using nation-state threat analysis to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity

4 min read - Nation-state adversaries are changing their approach, pivoting from data destruction to prioritizing stealth and espionage. According to the Microsoft 2023 Digital Defense Report, "nation-state attackers are increasing their investments and launching more sophisticated cyberattacks to evade detection and achieve strategic priorities."These actors pose a critical threat to United States infrastructure and protected data, and compromising either resource could put citizens at risk.Thankfully, there's an upside to these malicious efforts: information. By analyzing nation-state tactics, government agencies and private enterprises are…

6 Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity released by joint NSA initiative

4 min read - Today’s critical infrastructure organizations rely on operational technology (OT) to help control and manage the systems and processes required to keep critical services to the public running. However, due to the highly integrated nature of OT deployments, cybersecurity has become a primary concern.On October 2, 2024, the NSA (National Security Agency) released a new CSI titled “Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity.” This new guide was created in collaboration with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD SCSC) to…

What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime

4 min read - Since its launch in August 2013, Telegram has become the go-to messaging app for privacy-focused users. To start using the app, users can sign up using either their real phone number or an anonymous number purchased from the Fragment blockchain marketplace. In the case of the latter, Telegram cannot be linked to the user’s real phone number or any other personally identifiable information (PII).Telegram has also long been known for its hands-off moderation policy. The platform explicitly stated in its…

What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it

4 min read - The volume of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has reached staggering levels, placing immense pressure on organizations' cyber defenses. According to SecurityScorecard, there were 29,000 vulnerabilities recorded in 2023, and by mid-2024, nearly 27,500 had already been identified.Meanwhile, Coalition's 2024 Cyber Threat Index forecasts that the total number of CVEs for 2024 will hit 34,888—a 25% increase compared to the previous year. This upward trend presents a significant challenge for organizations trying to manage vulnerabilities and mitigate potential exploits.What’s behind…

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