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Third-party access: The overlooked risk to your data protection plan

3 min read - A recent IBM Cost of a Data Breach report reveals a startling statistic: Only 42% of companies discover breaches through their own security teams. This highlights a significant blind spot, especially when it comes to external partners and vendors. The…

November 19, 2024

Communication platforms play a major role in data breach risks

4 min read - Every online activity or task brings at least some level of cybersecurity risk, but some have more risk than others. Kiteworks Sensitive Content Communications Report found that this is especially true when it comes to using communication tools. When it…

November 8, 2024

SpyAgent malware targets crypto wallets by stealing screenshots

4 min read - A new Android malware strain known as SpyAgent is making the rounds — and stealing screenshots as it goes. Using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, the malware is after cryptocurrency recovery phrases often stored in screenshots on user devices. Here’s…

November 7, 2024

Exploring DORA: How to manage ICT incidents and minimize cyber threat risks

3 min read - As cybersecurity breaches continue to rise globally, institutions handling sensitive information are particularly vulnerable. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the financial sector reached $6.08 million, making it the second hardest hit after healthcare, according to…

November 5, 2024

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

2 min read - The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the…

Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

4 min read - A data breach at virtual medical provider Confidant Health lays bare the vast difference between personally identifiable information (PII) on the one hand and sensitive data on the other.The story began when security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured database containing 5.3 terabytes of exposed data linked to Confidant Health. The company provides addiction recovery help and mental health treatment in Connecticut, Florida, Texas and other states.The breach, first reported by WIRED, involved PII, such as patient names and addresses,…

Addressing growing concerns about cybersecurity in manufacturing

4 min read - Manufacturing has become increasingly reliant on modern technology, including industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT). While these innovations boost productivity and streamline operations, they’ve vastly expanded the cyberattack surface.According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report, the average total cost of a data breach in the industrial sector was $5.56 million. This reflects an 18% increase for the sector compared to 2023.Apparently, the data being stored in industrial control systems is…

3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity

3 min read - IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million.Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However, as attack surfaces expand, security leaders must adopt a more proactive stance.Here are three ways how AI is helping to make that possible:1. Attack surface management: Proactive defense with AIIncreased complexity and interconnectedness are a growing headache for security teams, and…

What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

2 min read - Data security is the cornerstone of every business operation. Today, the security of sensitive data and communication depends on traditional cryptography methods, such as the RSA algorithm. While such algorithms secure against today’s threats, organizations must continue to look forward and begin to prepare against upcoming risk factors.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its first set of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. This landmark announcement is an important marker in the modern cybersecurity landscape, cementing the indeterminate future…

What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

Best practices on securing your AI deployment

4 min read - As organizations embrace generative AI, there are a host of benefits that they are expecting from these projects—from efficiency and productivity gains to improved speed of business to more innovation in products and services. However, one factor that forms a…

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…

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…

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Third-party access: The overlooked risk to your data protection plan

Communication platforms play a major role in data breach risks

SpyAgent malware targets crypto wallets by stealing screenshots

Exploring DORA: How to manage ICT incidents and minimize cyber threat risks

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

Addressing growing concerns about cybersecurity in manufacturing

3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity

What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security

Best practices on securing your AI deployment

What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks?

The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs

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