Aug 18 2023

Cybersecurity Solutions

Category: cyber securitydisc7 @ 11:06 pm

Cybersecurity reduces the risk of cyber attacks and protects against the unauthorized exploitation of systems, networks and technologies.

Cyber risk management is complex and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. IT Governance’s range of cybersecurity products and services can be tailored to suit any organization’s needs and requirements. 

From training, staff awareness programs, security testing, documentation toolkits, standards, software, books and guides, ITG have everything you need to support and enhance your security program.

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Aug 11 2023

8 free cybersecurity documentaries you can watch right now

Category: cyber security,Security Awarenessdisc7 @ 9:18 am
A hacker shares his biggest fears (2021)

A white hat hacker, with over 30 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst at a major Silicon Valley company, talks about why he turned his back on black hat hacking for the greater good. He talks about the reality of just how vulnerable our systems are – from the very real threat of hackers taking the American power grid or medical facilities offline to how easily accessible our private information is to anyone with Wi-Fi and some time on their hands.

Behind the booming ransomware industry: How hackers hold businesses hostage (2021)

The number of businesses falling victim to ransomware attacks each year is snowballing. Hackers have realized how lucrative these attacks are, with ransoms in the millions regularly being paid out. This documentary examines how hackers make their money and how much a victim can lose. Cyber security experts tell us how cybercriminals carry out the attacks and who is helping them.

Critical digital infrastructure: Why societies are becoming so vulnerable to cyberattacks (2022)

For weeks, a cyberattack paralyzed the German district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2021, bringing its whole administration to a standstill. It was a stark illustration of how hackers can knock out entire communities in milliseconds — and how digital technology has become vital for running our societies. DW investigates how a criminal industry makes billions by taking computers hostage — and how governments can use similar methods as a political weapon.

Drones, hackers and mercenaries (2021)

A shadow war is a war that, officially, does not exist. Shadow wars are rising as mercenaries, hackers, and drones take over the role armies once played. States are evading their responsibilities and driving the privatization of violence. War in the grey zone is a booming business: Mercenaries and digital weaponry regularly carry out attacks while those giving orders remain in the shadows.

How cybercrime has become organized warfare (2023)

Millions of Australians have had their data stolen in malicious attacks, costing some businesses tens of millions of dollars in ransom. Four Corners investigates the cyber gangs behind these assaults, cracking open their inner operations and speaking to a hacker who says he targets Australians.

The Dark Web (2019)

Look behind the cheerful veneer of social media, communication apps, and platforms that have made our lives easier and more connected, and you’ll find criminals using the same apps and platforms to run illicit and dangerous activities.

The Digital Threat To Nations (2020)

Singapore aims to be a “Smart Nation” but the more it depends on IT, the more it opens itself to cyber threats. This is the cybersecurity dilemma. Explore global incidents of cyber espionage, disinformation, disruption and pandemics and how they endanger nations.

21st Century Hackers (2021)

In this documentary, learn about white hat hackers, and the U.S. Secret Service’s cybercrime division working to protect us from the risks associated with persistent connectivity.

The rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete and sabotage each other.

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Jul 29 2023

is there an underserved market segment in Cyber Security?

Category: cyber securitydisc7 @ 4:53 pm

The cybersecurity industry is constantly changing, and market conditions can shift quickly. To identify potential underserved market segments, it is crucial to regularly conduct updated market research. Staying informed about the latest developments helps businesses recognize new opportunities and areas where cybersecurity solutions are in demand but currently lacking.

There are some areas where there might have been or still are underserved market segments in cybersecurity include:

  1. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): Smaller businesses often lack the resources and expertise to implement robust cybersecurity measures. They may not have access to dedicated cybersecurity teams or the budget to invest in expensive security solutions.
  2. Nonprofit Organizations: Nonprofits, especially smaller ones, may face similar challenges as SMEs when it comes to cybersecurity. They might not have the necessary funds or expertise to adequately protect their data and digital assets.
  3. Individuals and Consumers: With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats targeting individuals, there may be a market segment for user-friendly and affordable cybersecurity solutions tailored to the needs of regular consumers.
  4. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: As the number of IoT devices continues to grow, there is a potential underserved market for specialized cybersecurity solutions designed to secure these devices and the data they generate.
  5. Cloud Security: With the widespread adoption of cloud computing, ensuring the security of cloud-based data and services has become critical. There may be opportunities for specialized cloud security solutions catering to different industries and use cases.
  6. Critical Infrastructure: Industries such as energy, transportation, and healthcare that rely heavily on interconnected systems and technologies may have specific cybersecurity needs that could be underserved.
  7. Emerging Technologies: As new technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing gain traction, there may be a need for cybersecurity solutions that address the unique risks associated with these technologies.
  8. Cybersecurity Workforce Development: With the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, there may be an underserved market segment for training and educational programs to address the workforce shortage in the industry.

It’s important to note that while some segments may have been underserved, the cybersecurity industry is competitive, and companies are continually looking for new opportunities. As the threat landscape changes, new niche areas may emerge, and existing underserved segments may receive more attention from cybersecurity companies and entrepreneurs.

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Jul 24 2023

Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement

Category: cyber securitydisc7 @ 8:32 am

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cyberattackers as much as large companies, the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed; here are some cybersecurity controls they should prioritize.

Company size does not matter to cyber attackers

SMBs often underestimate their appeal as a potential target. They assume they are “little fish” not worth the attackers’ effort and that their data holds little value. But that’s not true: their systems store sensitive information, including employee and customer data and financial information.

What’s more, they are often used to access systems at larger organizations (partners, customers or suppliers) – and as a recent Proofpoint study has shown, cybercriminals frequently target SMBs (especially through regional MSPs) as a means to breach larger agencies and organizations in the public and private sectors.

Unfortunately, SMBs typically allocate only a small fraction of their budget to strengthening their cybersecurity defenses, and are often ill-equipped to effectively combat cyber threats.

One critical factor exacerbating SMBs’ vulnerability is the shortage of dedicated security personnel; bigger organizations can offer bigger salaries to cybersecurity professionals and smaller companies can’t compete on that front.

With limited staff and expertise, SMBs face an uphill battle in defending themselves against sophisticated cyberattacks.

How can SMBs up their cybersecurity game?

But not all hope is lost.

First and foremost, the notion that cybersecurity is solely the responsibility of the IT department must be dispelled; every individual within an organization plays a vital role in minimizing the risk of cyber incidents.

The Verizon 2023 DBIR report outlines three essential cybersecurity controls that will help SMBs with limited IT and cybersecurity expertise thwart general, non-targeted attacks:

  • Security awareness and skills training â€“ Make sure employees have the skills and knowledge to minimize general cybersecurity risks
  • Data recovery â€“ Create data recovery practices that can restore business assets to their original, trusted state in case of attack
  • Access control management â€“ Create processes for creating, assigning, managing and revoking access credentials and privileges for user, administrator and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.

Once essential cyber hygiene is achieved with those and after a company begins moving closer to the larger end of the SMB scale and has more resources available, it’s time to add other security controls:

  • Incident response management â€“ Establish and sustain an incident response program for prompt attack response
  • Application software security â€“ Identify and address vulnerabilities in internally developed, hosted, or acquired software to prevent potential harm to the company
  • Penetration testing â€“ Test the efficacy and resilience of enterprise assets and implemented controls by simulating attackers’ actions

“Now that you’ve already looked at the Controls and prioritized them, you know what you’re most likely to be hit with and you’re working your way through to the end—your ducks are almost all in a row. You have balanced preventive and detective capabilities and are on your way to being able to not only detect when something bad has happened but also respond quickly and appropriately. You have moved from the basics of putting your plan together to implementing a road map,” Verizon’s analysts pointed out.

“A few final things to consider at this point: Are you looking at aligning with a particular compliance framework? Do you track metrics around security in your environment? Do your efforts result in ongoing improvements to your security posture, or do they just provide a point-in-time snapshot that says, ‘I was good at this moment, but then things changed’? There is quite a bit you can do when you use good information about what is happening in your organization to steer your security strategy.”

The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs

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Jun 08 2023

9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

Category: cyber securitydisc7 @ 1:00 am

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding effective protection methods is crucial.

This list of free cybersecurity whitepapers that don’t require registration covers a wide range of common cyber risks (ransomware, DDoS attacks, social network account hijacking). It explores the possible risks that could originate from new technologies such as generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs).

MS-ISAC guide to DDoS attacks

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has created a guide to shed light on denial of service (DoS) and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. A DoS attack aims to overwhelm a system and hinder its intended users’ access, while a DDoS attack involves multiple sources working together towards the same goal.

These attacks deplete network, application, or system resources, leading to issues such as network slowdowns, application crashes, and server failures. The MS-ISAC guide examines various techniques employed by cyber threat actors (CTAs) to execute successful DDoS attacks. The guide also provides recommendations for defending against these types of attacks.

The Ultimate Guide to Everything You Need to Know about DDoS Attacks

Ransomware missteps that can cost you

Ransomware has become one of the most concerning types of attacks. To be able to effectively tackle these attacks, IT professionals and managed services providers need to be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately.

The first step towards readiness lies in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the primary issues and possible pitfalls that can significantly impact the outcome.

This whitepaper from N-able gives insights on one of the most common and disastrous type of attack and what are the frequent mistakes organizations do when trying to limit the damaging effects.

Ransomware Protection Playbook

The five ICS cybersecurity critical controls

To establish a robust and successful security program for industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT), a combination of five cybersecurity controls can be employed.

This SANS whitepaper points out these controls, empowering organizations to customize and implement them according to their specific environment and risk factors.

Rather than being overly prescriptive, these controls prioritize outcomes, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Moreover, they are informed by intelligence-driven insights derived from the analysis of recent breaches and cyberattacks in industrial companies worldwide.

NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Whitepaper

How to identify the cybersecurity skills needed in the technical teams in your organization

To keep an organization safe from information security threats, it is essential to understand cybersecurity skills gaps within your IT and InfoSec teams. To enhance your company’s protection, it is crucial to pinpoint these deficiencies and give importance to skills according to specific job roles.

This whitepaper from Offensive Security concentrates on optimal methods for nurturing internal cybersecurity talent within your technical teams, such as IT, information security, DevOps, or engineering.

Building a Career in Cybersecurity: The Strategy and Skills You Need to Succeed 

Generative AI and ChatGPT enterprise risks

The increasing use of GenAI and LLMs in enterprises has prompted CISOs to assess the associated risks. While GenAI offers numerous benefits in improving various daily tasks, it also introduces security risks that organizations need to address.

This whitepaper from Team8 aims to provide information on these risks and recommended best practices for security teams and CISOs, as well as encourage community involvement and awareness on the subject.

The ChatGpt Revolution – Unlock the Potential of AI: Opportunities, Risks and Ways to Build an Automated Business in the Age of New Digital Media

Redefining browser isolation security

Traditional methods of data security and threat protection are inadequate in the face of evolving applications, users, and devices that extend beyond the corporate perimeter.

Legacy security approaches struggle to adapt to the hybrid work model, leading to visibility issues, conflicting configurations, and increased risks. To address these challenges, organizations need to update their risk mitigation strategies.

Remote browser isolation (RBI) technology offers a promising solution by separating internet browsing from local browsers and devices. However, traditional RBI approaches have limitations such as high costs, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities caused by deployment gaps.

This Cloudflare whitepaper examines the causes and consequences of these challenges, and shows how to approach browser isolation to tackle these common issues.

Browser Isolation Standard Requirements

S1 deload stealer: Exploring the economics of social network account hijacking

Social networks have become an essential part of our lives, but they have also been exploited by criminals. Threat actors have been using legitimate social media accounts to engage in illegal activities, such as extortion and manipulating public opinion for influencing elections.

Financially motivated groups have also employed malvertising and spam campaigns, as well as operated automated content-sharing platforms, to increase revenue or sell compromised accounts to other malicious individuals.

This whitepaper from Bitdefender highlights an ongoing malware distribution campaign that takes advantage of social media by hijacking users’ Facebook and YouTube accounts.

Building a budget for an insider threat program

To gain support from top-level executives when planning to implement a purpose-built insider threat solution, the value of the solution needs to be linked not just to reducing risks but also to providing additional business benefits.

The business case should show how an insider threat program can result in immediate cost savings, allow security resources to be allocated to other important projects in the future, and ultimately promote collaboration, productivity, and innovation.

This Code42 whitepaper provides a strategy for security teams to create a convincing business case.

The case for threat intelligence to defend against advanced persistent threats

Organizations are encountering an increasingly serious challenge posed by advanced persistent threats (APTs). Those responsible for managing business risk recognize that it is impossible to completely prevent such threats. Instead, the focus is on implementing defensive measures and utilizing threat intelligence to improve the chances of detecting attacks and reducing risk to an acceptable level.

Rather than fixating on the inevitability of being hacked, the emphasis is placed on minimizing the occurrence of attacks and efficiently identifying and responding to them, to mitigate their impact on the business.

This Cyberstash whitepaper examines the effectiveness and cost associated with threat intelligence in enhancing the security industry’s defensive capabilities against APTs.

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May 13 2023

WORST CAR COMPANY AWARD IN TERMS OF DATA SECURITY GOES TO TOYOTA AFTER LEAKING DATA OF MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS FOR 10 YEARS

Category: cyber securitydisc7 @ 12:30 pm

The Toyota Motor Corporation confirmed on Friday that the car data of 2.15 million customers in Japan, including those of its premium brand Lexus, had been publicly accessible for almost a decade owing to “human error.” The statement was made in response to a report that the Toyota Motor Corporation had published on Friday. The disaster, which impacted virtually all of Toyota’s clientele who had registered for the company’s primary cloud service platforms after 2012, was brought on by a cloud system that had been inadvertently turned to the public rather than the private mode. Customers who had signed up for the T-Connect service, which offers a wide range of services such as AI voice-enabled driving assistance, automatic connection to call centers for vehicle management, and emergency support in the event of a situation such as a car accident or a sudden illness, were impacted as well. The G-Link services for Lexus vehicles were also impacted. According to the corporation, there have been no complaints of harmful usage; nonetheless, information such as car positions and identification numbers of vehicle devices may have been compromised. This is despite the fact that there have been no indications of malicious use.

This incidence comes to light at the same time that Toyota is ramping up its efforts in the areas of vehicle connection and cloud-based data management in order to provide autonomous driving and other functions supported by artificial intelligence. When asked why it took Toyota so long to realize the error, a spokeswoman for the firm said, “There was a lack of active detection mechanisms, and activities to detect the presence or absence of things that became public.” In other words, the corporation did not have any mechanisms or activities in place to detect the presence or absence of things that became public.  The problem first surfaced in November of last year and continued through the middle of April of this year.

The Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan was made aware of an occurrence, but in keeping with their standard procedure, the commission has chosen not to divulge any more information at this time. Toyota has implemented safeguards to prevent unauthorized third parties from gaining access to the company’s data and is in the process of conducting an examination into all cloud environments that are administered by Toyota Connected Corp. Following a string of previous large data breaches in Japan, including one in March when mobile provider NTT DoCoMo revealed the data of up to 5.29 million users may have been compromised due to a firm to whom it had outsourced work.

The corporation said that it will be contacting individual consumers about the breach and that it has established a hotline for queries.

The problem comes after Toyota disclosed in October a second data breach affecting T-Connect that affected a far lesser amount of customers.

In April, Toyota revealed that there had been security breaches at its headquarters in Italy, which might have resulted in the exposure of customer information.

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Apr 28 2023

HOW A EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY (ESA) SATELLITE GOT HACKED ?

Category: cyber securityDISC @ 1:38 pm

In a presentation that is being called the world’s first ethical satellite hacking exercise, cybersecurity researchers will explain how they took control of a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite this week. The ESA satellite was part of an experiment that was touted as the world’s first ethical satellite hacking exercise. The European Space Agency (ESA) issued a challenge to cybersecurity professionals working in the ecosystem of the space sector, asking them to interfere with the functioning of the OPS-SAT demonstration nanosatellite that the ESA operates. Participants made use of a wide array of ethical hacking approaches in order to seize control of the system that was used to operate the payload’s onboard camera, global positioning system, and attitude control system. Unauthorized access to these systems poses a risk of severe damage to the satellite as well as a loss of command and control over the satellite’s intended purpose. The offensive cybersecurity team at Thales collaborated with the Group’s Information Technology Security Evaluation Facility (ITSEF2) to carry out this one-of-a-kind exercise. The goal of the exercise was to show the need of a high degree of cyber resilience in the very unusual operational environment of space.

Thales, a global defense and aerospace business, was able to successfully take control of a satellite that was being operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) during a test run that the company ran. In order to demonstrate how space systems are susceptible to cyberattacks, the experiment involves breaking into the satellite’s command and control system and sending instructions. Even though the experiments were carried out in a safe and controlled setting, they shed light on the dangers that exist when it comes to the possibility of an evil actor seizing control of a satellite in the real world, which may lead to potentially catastrophic results. Due to the fact that cyber attacks continue to provide a substantial obstacle to space exploration and safety, this event highlights how important it is to ensure the security of space-based infrastructure.

The team of four cybersecurity experts from Thales gained access to the satellite’s onboard system, utilized the conventional access permissions to take control of the satellite’s application environment, and then exploited multiple vulnerabilities in order to install malicious code into the satellite’s systems. This made it feasible to compromise the data that was transmitted back to Earth, in particular by changing the pictures that were collected by the satellite’s camera, as well as to accomplish other goals, such as masking specific geographic regions in the satellite imaging while disguising their operations in order to escape discovery by ESA. The simulation was put on especially for CYSAT in order to assist in determining how a genuine cyberattack may affect civilian networks and the possible fallout from an attack of this kind.

Cybersecurity for Space: Protecting the Final Frontier


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Mar 30 2023

What is a blockchain security implication

Category: Blockchain,cyber security,Information SecurityDISC @ 3:14 pm

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What is Blockchain Security?

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Blockchain Security Challenges

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Mar 23 2023

Cybersecurity 101: What is Attack Surface Management?

Category: Cyber Attack,cyber securityDISC @ 9:39 am

There were over 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2022, exposing about 22 billion records. Criminals can use stolen data for identity theft, financial fraud or to launch ransomware attacks. While these threats loom large on the horizon, attack surface management (ASM) seeks to combat them.

ASM is a cybersecurity approach that continuously monitors an organization’s IT infrastructure to identify and remediate potential points of attack. Here’s how it can give your organization an edge.

Understanding Attack Surface Management

Here are some key terms in ASM:

  • Attack vectors are vulnerabilities or methods threat actors use to gain unauthorized access to a network. These vulnerabilities include vectors such as malware, viruses, email attachments, pop-ups, text messages and social engineering. 
  • An attack surface is the sum of attack vectors that threat actors can potentially use in a cyberattack. In any organization, all internet-connected hardware, software and cloud assets add to the attack surface. 
  • Shadow IT is any software, hardware or computing resource being used on a company’s network without the consent or knowledge of the IT department. Quite often, shadow IT uses open-source software that is easy to exploit. 
  • Attackers use sophisticated computer programs and programming techniques to target vulnerabilities in your attack surface, like shadow IT and weak passwords. These cyber criminals launch attacks to steal sensitive data, like account login credentials and personally identifiable information (PII)

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Why is Attack Surface Management Important?

Security teams can use ASM practices and tools to prevent risks in the following ways:

  • Reduce blind spots to get a holistic view of your IT infrastructure and understand which cloud or on-premise assets are exposed to attackers.
  • Eliminate shadow IT to remove unknown open-source software (OSS) or unpatched legacy programs.
  • Minimize human error by building a security-conscious culture where people are more aware of emerging cyber threats. 
  • Prioritize your risk. You can get familiar with attack patterns and techniques that threat actors use.

How Attack Surface Management Works

There are four core processes in attack surface management: 

  1. Asset discovery is the process of automatically and continuously scanning for entry points that threat actors could attack. Assets include computers, IoT devices, databases, shadow IT and third-party SaaS apps. During this step, security teams use the following standards:
    • CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures): A list of known computer security threats that helps teams track, identify and manage potential risks.
    • CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration): A collection of standardized names and descriptions for common software weaknesses.
  2. Classification and prioritization is the process of assigning a risk score based on the probability of attackers targeting each asset. CVEs refer to actual vulnerabilities, while CWEs focus on the underlying weaknesses that may cause those vulnerabilities. After analysis, teams can categorize the risks and establish a plan of action with milestones to fix the issues.
  3. Remediation is the process of resolving vulnerabilities. You could fix issues with operating system patches, debugging application code or stronger data encryption. The team may also set new security standards and eliminate rogue assets from third-party vendors.
  4. Monitoring is the ongoing process of detecting new vulnerabilities and remediating attack vectors in real-time. The attack surface changes continuously, especially when new assets are deployed (or existing assets are deployed in new ways).  

You can learn more about the four core processes and how attack surface management works on the IBM blog. 

How to Get a Job in Attack Surface Management

Anyone who works in attack surface management must ensure the security team has the most complete picture of the organization’s attack vectors — so they can identify and combat threats that present a risk to the organization.

Hiring companies look for people with a background and qualifications in information systems or security support. The minimum expectations typically include the following:

  • Strong technical security skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of cyber threats, defenses and techniques
  • Working knowledge of operating systems and networking technologies
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, like Perl, Python or Shell Scripting
  • Experience with attack surface management and offensive security identity technologies.

What’s Next in Attack Surface Management?

Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) is an emerging technology that presents a unified view of cyber assets. This powerful technology helps cybersecurity teams understand all the systems and discover security gaps in their environment.

There is no one-size-fits-all ASM tool — security teams must consider their company’s situation and find a solution that fits their needs. 

Some key criteria include the following:

  • Easy-to-use dashboards
  • Extensive reporting features to offer actionable insights
  • Comprehensive automated discovery of digital assets (including unknown assets, like shadow IT)
  • Options for asset tagging and custom addition of new assets
  • Continuous operation with little to no user interaction
  • Collaboration options for security teams and other departments.

With a good ASM solution, your security team can get a real cyber criminal’s perspective into your attack surface. You can find, prioritize and solve security issues quickly and continuously. Ultimately, a diligent attack surface management strategy helps protect your company, employees and customers. 

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Mar 09 2023

Security Professionals Battle Burnout as Threat Landscape Evolves

Category: cyber securityDISC @ 11:14 am

A surge of cybersecurity incidents and a general feeling of work overload is leading to widespread burnout among IT security professionals, two surveys indicated.

A Cynet survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) of small to midsize businesses found nearly two-thirds (65%) said their ability to protect their organization is compromised due to an overwhelming workload–with nearly 100% admitting they needed additional resources.

The stress levels are affecting entire IT security teams, with nearly three-quarters (74%) of CISOs surveyed admitting they have lost team members because of work-related stress issues.

Nearly half (47%) of these CISOs have had more than one team member exit their role over the last 12 months.

Burning Out and Fading Away

Respondents to a Magnet Forensics survey said the rapid evolution of cybercrime is weighing on security teams substantially more than it did last year, leading to widespread burnout. Alert and investigation fatigue are twin contributing factors, the survey revealed.

The study also revealed that the evolving nature of threats is extending response times beyond what they feel is acceptable—43% of respondents said it takes them between one week and more than a month.

Nearly a third of respondents said that identifying the root cause of an incident requires either a “complete overhaul” or “major improvements” in the organization’s threat posture.

“We’re seeing a direct correlation between burnout and the increased activity of cybercriminals who are relying on more complex strategies and bombarding organizations with more attacks,” explained Adam Belsher, CEO of Magnet. “New cybersecurity regulations also impacted our respondents who said they’re now under increased pressure to get answers faster.”

He pointed out that a global talent shortage resulted in hiring challenges, and that digital forensics and incident response practitioners (DFIR) find themselves in a difficult situation.

“They need to respond to more incidents, get answers faster and do so while knowing no reinforcements are on the way,” Belsher noted. “It’s no surprise that they’re burned out.”

George Tubin, director of product marketing for Cynet, added that what stood out most is what a vicious cycle this work-related stress is. Their stress at work spills over into their personal lives, which increases their stress at work—and repeat.

“Because of their workload and stress, these CISOs said they’re missing vacations and private events and they’re also losing their tempers with family and friends. This only exacerbates their stress levels,” he says.

In addition, 80% of them have received complaints about how they handled security tasks and two-thirds said their ability to protect their organizations is compromised due to work overload and stress.

More Cybersecurity Staff Needed to Combat Burnout

The Cynet survey also asked CISOs whether they need more people, and the general consensus is that they could use 30% more staff.

They also said they’ve compromised on hiring decisions because it’s so hard to find good cybersecurity people.

“But, when we asked them what initiatives could help them reduce stress levels, rather than say hire more, more CISOs stated technology consolidation and automation, as well as outsourcing,” Turbin says. “Cybersecurity technology has become so complicated and so expensive that the cure is almost as bad as the disease.”

Belsher noted that each factor contributing to the burnout of DFIR practitioners is out of their hands.

“They can’t control how often cybercriminals attack their organizations or the methods they use,” he said. “Cybercriminals have continued to find new threat vectors and ways to scale the volume of their attacks. That won’t change in 2023.”

That means organizations must adapt to this threat landscape beyond trying to hire themselves out of this problem.

“If we maintain the status quo, burnout will only get worse,” he says. “Automation is essential to scaling the capacity of DFIR teams.”

Turbin agreed, noting a couple of the survey questions asked the respondents to compare the past year with previous years; the results were consistent or have become slightly worse.

“Unless these security leaders can somehow relieve their stress, mainly through simplifying and automating their cybersecurity technology, I expect the situation to get worse before it gets any better,” he said.

He added that CEOs and the board should be concerned about the threat of burnout, especially considering that this stress is leading to a degradation in security outcomes that increased risk for the organization.

“CEOs and board members should proactively reach out to their security leaders to discuss ways to reduce stress and improve the company’s security posture,” he advised.

Belsher pointed out that cybersecurity and IT personnel can’t tackle burnout alone.

“Mental health is a company-wide imperative that executives, HR departments and all people leaders should play an active role in addressing,” he said.

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Jan 22 2023

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023

Category: cyber security,Information SecurityDISC @ 3:19 pm

#Geopolitical Instability Means a #Cyber “Catastrophe” is Imminent

Routledge Companion to Global Cyber-Security Strategy

The 2023-2028 Outlook for Cybersecurity in China 

Global Cyber Security Labor Shortage and International Business Risk

The Cyber Threat and Globalization : The Impact on U.S. National and International Security

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Jan 12 2023

Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities Most Exploited by Hackers Targeting Financial Sector

During the month of November, researchers at the cybersecurity firm LookingGlass examined the most significant vulnerabilities in the financial services industry in the United States.

The company looked at assets with public internet-facing assets from more than 7 million IP addresses in the industry and discovered that a seven-year-old Remote Code Execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows was at the top of the list.

According to CISA, the “Financial Services Sector includes thousands of depository institutions, providers of investment products, insurance companies, other credit and financing organizations, and the providers of the critical financial utilities and services that support these functions.”

Reports stated that the industry employs about 8 million Americans and contributes $1.5 trillion, or 7.4% of the nation’s overall GDP.

Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities

Over 900 times in the financial sector have been affected by a critical remote code execution vulnerability identified as (CVE-2015-1635), affecting Microsoft Windows and it has been around for seven years.

If this vulnerability is exploited successfully, a remote attacker may execute arbitrary code with system privileges and result in a buffer overflow.

The next most often exploited vulnerability was (CVE-2021-31206), which affects Microsoft Exchange Servers. Reports say in the month of November, this vulnerability was exploited 700 times in the financial services industry in the United States.

Top list of vulnerabilities in the financial services sector

“Our data holdings attribute roughly 7 million of these to the U.S. financial services sector, which includes insurance companies, rental & leasing companies, and creditors, among other subsectors”, explains LookingGlass researchers.

According to recent reports from the U.S. Department of Treasury, ransomware attacks alone cost U.S. financial institutions close to $1.2 billion in 2021, a nearly 200% increase from the year before. 

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FCEN) of the Treasury identified Russia as the main source of numerous ransomware variants hitting the industry in its study.

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Jan 10 2023

Automotive Industry Exposed to Have Major API Vulnerabilities

Category: cyber securityDISC @ 4:42 pm

The impacted automotive giants include BMW, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and many more…

These API vulnerabilities exposed vehicles to information theft, account takeover, remote code execution (RCE), and even hijacking of physical commands such as starting and stopping engines.

Millions of vehicles belonging to 16 different manufacturers had completely exposed API vulnerabilities which could be abused to unlock, start, and track cars while also impacting the privacy of the vehicle owners.

These vulnerabilities were found by security researcher Sam Curry who conducted in-depth research into the security loopholes of the automotive industry along with researchers Neiko Rivera, Brett Buerhaus, Maik Robert, Ian Carroll, Justin Rhinehart, and Shubham Shah. 

Automotive Industry Exposed to Have Major Vulnerabilities

In a detailed report, Curry laid out vulnerabilities found in the automotive APIs powering several automotive giants including the following:

  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Ford
  • Honda
  • Acura
  • Jaguar
  • Nissan
  • Porsche
  • Toyota
  • Ferrari
  • Spireon
  • Reviver
  • Genesis
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • SiriusXM
  • Land Rover
  • Rolls Royce
  • Mercedes-Benz

According to researchers, information theft to account takeover, remote code execution (RCE), and even hijacking physical commands such as starting and stopping engines of cars were all real possibilities that hackers could access before the security vulnerabilities were fixed by respective manufacturers following responsible disclosure. 

Spireon’s telematics solution faced the most serious of issues which could have been exploited to gain full administrator access to the company’s platform, enabling a threat actor to issue arbitrary commands to about 15.5 million vehicles as well as update device firmware. 

“Using our access, we could access all user accounts, devices (vehicles), and fleets,” Curry said. “Some of the fleets on the website included ambulances, police cruisers, and large trucks. Using the Spireon access, we could send fully arbitrary commands and update device configurations.”

Another vulnerability reported in the researchers’ findings showed that a poorly configured API endpoint for generating one-time passwords for the web portals of BMW and Rolls Royce could allow attackers to take over the accounts of any employee and contractor, thereby gaining access to sensitive customer and vehicle information. 

A poorly implemented SSO functionality in Ferrari’s web applications allowed the researchers to gain unrestricted access to the JavaScript code of several internal applications. The source code contained internal API keys and usage patterns, allowing potential attackers to create and modify users’ or (worse yet) give themselves superuser permissions. The vulnerabilities effectively allowed attackers to take ownership of Ferrari cars.

A misconfiguration in the Mercedes-Benz single sign-on (SSO) system enabled the researchers to gain access to several internal company assets, including private GitHub repositories and internal communication tools.

Attackers could pose as employees, allowing them to access sensitive information, send commands to customer vehicles, perform RCE attacks, and use social engineering to escalate their privileges across the Mercedes-Benz infrastructure.

“There were some car companies where you’d own one, then copy the exact same methodology to another car company and get in with the same vulnerability,” Curry wrote in a blog post.

The researchers found that some flaws existed across the platforms of several companies, including tons of exposed actuators (vehicle component control), debug endpoints, and administrative functions for managing vehicles, purchase contracts, and telematic devices.

This only goes to show that as much of a hurry as these car companies were to install these devices, they completely overlooked the task of securing their online ecosystem. 

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Jan 05 2023

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Jan 05 2023

Volvo Cars Suffered A New Data Breach? Data Published On Hacking Forum

Category: cyber security,Data BreachDISC @ 11:19 am

According to a post on a well-known hacker forum, Volvo Cars has experienced a new data breach, with stolen information allegedly being made available for sale.

Anis Haboubi, a French cybersecurity expert, was the first to discover that a threat actor was seeking to sell data purportedly taken from Volvo Cars on a well-known hacking site.

On December 31, 2022, a forum member operating online with the moniker IntelBroker reported that VOLVO CARS had been the target of a ransomware attack. He alleges that the Endurance Ransomware gang attacked the company and stole 200GB of private information that is now being sold.

The seller mentioned that he doesn’t demand a ransom because he thinks the victim won’t pay it.

“The company has not been approached with a ransom demand. Based on the information available, the company does not currently see an impact on its business or operations”, according to a Volvo representative.

Volvo breach

IntelBroker is offering the relevant data for $2500 in Monero, and he shared a number of screenshots as evidence of the hack. He forbids any escrow, which is a highly suspicious situation.

According to reports, the leak included sensitive data like access to several of the company’s databases, WiFi logins and points, employee listings, software keys, and other private data.

“I am currently selling the following information:

Database access, CICD access, Atlassian access, domain access, WiFi points, and logins, auth bearers, API, PAC security access, employee lists, software licenses, and keys and system files.” reads the announcement on the hacking forum.

“There is much data on “unresolved” reports of exploits. I have taken them all and they will also be included in this sale.”

It’s notable that the attacker shared screenshots of allegedly stolen data that indicate details about vehicles the company sells to law enforcement agencies, especially in Europe.

Threat actors have set a relatively low price of $2,500 for the dataset, indicating that the data may not be as sensitive as the seller would want.

If genuine, this would be Volvo’s second security compromise in less than 18 months. The company claimed that a “small portion” of its R&D assets had been taken during the breach in late 2021.

Hence, it’s unclear at this moment whether the seller is seeking to sell information from the 2021 data breach or if there has been a new data leak. Some users of the same hacker site said that since last week, the company’s unsecured Citrix access has been exposed online.

Security researchers released their car hacking research discussing vulnerabilities affecting millions of vehicles, and lots of different car companies such as Kia, Toyota, BMW, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Ford, and many more. If an attacker were able to find vulnerabilities in the API endpoints that vehicle telematics systems used, they could honk the horn, flash the lights, remotely track, lock/unlock, and start/stop vehicles, completely remotely. Their goal was to find vulnerabilities affecting the automotive industry. This write-up details their work exploring the security of telematic systems, automotive APIs, and the infrastructure that supports them. Details: https://samcurry.net/web-hackers-vs-the-auto-industry/

Web Hackers vs. The Auto Industry: Critical Vulnerabilities in Ferrari, BMW, Rolls Royce, Porsche, and More
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Dec 16 2022

Microsoft revised CVE-2022-37958 severity due to its broader scope

Microsoft revised the severity rate for the CVE-2022-37958 flaw which was addressed with Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2022.

Microsoft revised the severity rate for the CVE-2022-37958 vulnerability, the IT giant now rated it as “critical” because it discovered that threat actors can exploit the bug to achieve remote code execution.

The CVE-2022-37958 was originally classified as an information disclosure vulnerability that impacts the SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) security mechanism.

The SPNEGO Extended Negotiation Security Mechanism (NEGOEX) extends Simple and Protected GSS-API Negotiation Mechanism (SPNEGO) described in [RFC4178].

The SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) Security Mechanism allows a client and server to negotiate the choice of security mechanism to use.

The issue was initially rated as high severity because the successful exploitation of this issue required an attacker to prepare the target environment to improve exploit reliability.

Microsoft addressed the vulnerability with the release of Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2022.

IBM Security X-Force researcher Valentina Palmiotti demonstrated that this vulnerability is a pre-authentication remote code execution issue that impacts a wide range of protocols. It has the potential to be wormable and can be exploited to achieve remote code execution.

“The vulnerability could allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code by accessing the NEGOEX protocol via any Windows application protocol that authenticates, such as Server Message Block (SMB) or Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), by default.” reads the post published by IBM. “This list of affected protocols is not complete and may exist wherever SPNEGO is in use, including in Simple Message Transport Protocol (SMTP) and Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) when SPNEGO authentication negotiation is enabled, such as for use with Kerberos or Net-NTLM authentication.”

Unlike the CVE-2017-0144 flaw triggered by the EternalBlue exploit, which only affected the SMB protocol, the CVE-2022-37958 flaw could potentially affect a wider range of Windows systems due to a larger attack surface of services exposed to the public internet (HTTP, RDP, SMB) or on internal networks. The expert pointed out that this flaw can be exploited without user interaction or authentication.

IBM announced it will release full technical details in Q2 2023 to give time organizations to apply the security updates.

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Dec 14 2022

3.5m IP cameras exposed, with US in the lead

Category: cyber securityDISC @ 1:04 pm

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Some of the most popular brands don’t enforce a strong password policy, meaning anyone can peer into their owners’ lives.

Original post at https://cybernews.com/security/millions-ip-cameras-exposed/

When you spy on your neighborhood or your cafe customers, do you wonder if someone is watching Big Brother – you, in this case?

Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. All too often, this gives them a false sense of security: when in fact, threat actors can not only access and watch your camera feed but exploit the unsecured device to hack into your network.

New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. After looking at 28 of the most popular manufacturers, our research team found 3.5 million IP cameras exposed to the internet, signifying an eightfold increase since April 2021.

While the default security settings have improved over the review period, some popular brands either offer default passwords or no authentication, meaning anyone can spy on the spies.

What is more, the overwhelming majority of internet-facing cameras are manufactured by Chinese companies. And while cosmetic security measures are in place, security leaders have long warned that technologies produced by Chinese companies can be exploited by China’s government.

Surge in internet-facing cameras

When we last did similar research, we discovered over 400,000 internet-facing cameras online. This time, the Cybernews research team found 3.5 million internet-facing cameras.

Since this is a convenient and cheap tool to surveil anything from a parking lot, a warehouse, your doorstep, or even monitor your child’s sleep using a baby camera, it’s not surprising to see a surge in IP camera usage.

While not surprising, the trend is worrying since internet-connected devices might be vulnerable to attacks – threat actors can gain access to the camera’s live feed, collect sensitive data, and launch further attacks on the network.

It is worrying that all analyzed brands have at least some models that allow users to keep default passwords or have no authentication setup whatsoever.

The reign of a Chinese brand

Most of the public-facing cameras we discovered are manufactured by the Chinese company Hikvision: the Cybernews research team found over 3.37 million of its cameras worldwide.

According to our researchers, they have the necessary security practice in place as they force users to create their unique passwords during an initial setup process. Nevertheless, the global popularity of Hikvision cameras has raised some eyebrows and, as is typical with China-manufactured technology, it and other companies are facing a backlash from Western governments.

Recently, the UK parliament instructed government agencies to cease the deployment of Chinese equipment, including surveillance cameras, on to sensitive sites, saying the technology is produced by companies subject to the National Intelligence Law of the People’s Republic of China.

Hikvision’s website advertised optional demographic profiling facial analysis algorithms, including gender, race, ethnicity, and age. Following an investigation by the Guardian, the ad was removed.

In November, the US Federal Communications Commission banned authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, saying that Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua are “deemed to pose a threat to national security.”

IP cameras

Most insecure brands

Most analyzed brands (96.44% of the discovered cameras) force users to set passwords or generate unique default passwords on the newest models and firmware versions. While this is a good trend, it doesn’t mean that all the cameras are safe since the lion’s share of these cameras is probably comprised of older models or those operating with outdated firmware using default or weak passwords.

Anyhow, this is a fundamental shift in the trend since last year, when we found that only 5.25% of analyzed cameras asked users to set their passwords.

As of today, 3.56% (127,000) of all analyzed cameras recommend changing the default password but do not enforce it. Sometimes, they don’t even mention it in the initial setup process, with the recommendation being on a blog post instead.

Even more concerning is that over 21,000 cameras did not have any authentication setup, allowing anyone to access them, leaving owners at risk of cyberattack.

IP cameras

According to the research, most public-facing cameras that might be using default credentials are operational in the United States, where we identified over 458,000 such devices.

Germany, which took second place in our research last year, covering over 50,000 cameras, didn’t even make it into the top 10 countries this time.

The second most affected country is Vietnam, with nearly 365,000 cameras, followed by the UK (nearly 250,000).

Visual here: Top 10 Countries with the most internet-connected cameras that could be using default credentials:

IP cameras

If you want to know how to secure your IP camera give a look at the original post published on CyberNews:

https://cybernews.com/security/millions-ip-cameras-exposed/

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Dec 06 2022

Bug in Toyota, Honda, and Nissan Car App Let Hackers Unlock & Start The Car Remotely

The majority of major automobile manufacturers have addressed vulnerability issues that would have given hackers access to their vehicles to perform the following activities remotely:-

  • Lock the car
  • Unlock the car
  • Start the engine
  • Press the horn
  • Flas the headlights
  • Open the trunk of certain cars made after 2012
  • Locate the car

Flaw in SiriusXM

SiriusXM, one of the most widely used connected vehicle platforms available on the market, has a critical bug in its platform that affects all major vehicle brands.

There is a particular interest among security researchers in the area of connected cars, like Yuga Labs’ Sam Curry. In fact, he’s the one who was responsible for discovering a security hole in the connected cars of major car manufacturers during his routine research.

There are a number of car manufacturers who use Sirius XM telematics and infotainment systems as a part of their vehicle technology.

Affected Car Brands

Here below we have mentioned the brands’ names that are affected due to this critical bug in SiriusXM:-

  • Acura
  • BMW
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Jaguar
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Nissan
  • Subaru
  • Toyota

Vulnerability Analysis

During the process of analyzing the data, it was found that there is a domain (http://telematics(.)net) that is used during the vehicle enrollment process for the remote management of Sirius XM.

The flaw is associated with the enrollment process for SiriusXM’s remote management functionality which results in the vehicle being tampered with.

There is not yet any technical information available about the findings of the researchers at the present time, since they haven’t shared anything in detail.

Upon further analysis of the domain, it becomes apparent that the Nissan Car Connected App is one of the most plentiful and frequently referenced apps in this domain.

In order for the data exchanged through the telematics platform to be authorized, the vehicle identification number (VIN) only needs to be used. The VIN of the vehicle can therefore be used to carry out a variety of commands by anyone who knows the number.

The next step would be to log in to the application later on, and then the experts examined the HTTPS traffic that came from a Nissan car owner.

Researchers discovered one HTTP request during the scan in which they conducted a deep analysis. 

It is possible to obtain a bearer token return and a “200 OK” response by passing a VPN prefixed ID through as a customerID in the following way:-

Car App

Using the Authorization bearer in an HTTP request, researchers attempted to obtain information about the user profile of the victim and, as a result, they successfully retrieved the following information:-

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Car details

In addition to this, the API calls used by SiriusXM for its telematics services worked even if the user did not have an active subscription with SiriusXM.

As long as the developers or owners are not involved in the process of securing a vulnerable app, it is impossible to guarantee the security of that app. This is why they should be the only ones who can issue security updates and patches.

Recommendations

Here below we have mentioned the recommendations made by the security analysts:-

  • Ensure that you do not share the VIN number of your car with unreliable third parties.
  • In order to protect your vehicle from thieves, it is imperative to use unique passwords for each app connected to the vehicle.
  • Keep your passwords up-to-date by changing them on a regular basis.
  • Keeping your system up-to-date should be a priority for users.

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Nov 18 2022

3 Simple Yet Vital Tips to Stay Safe Online

Category: cyber security,Security AwarenessDISC @ 10:44 am

The online world has never been risk-free and in 2022 the risks posed by cybercriminals are a threat to all internet users. As scams and phishing methods become more complex there is a greater need for the individual to adopt a range of best practices to protect their personal information. 

Cybercriminals can target both individuals and businesses using a wide range of methods: malware can be activated by clicking on malicious links; personal details can be harvested simply by visiting unsecure sites

Whether you like to surf the internet for fun and recreation, use it as a platform for online trading, or buy a range of products and services, staying safe online should always be a priority. It is a sobering fact that thousands of pieces of malware are created every day. 

Stay safer online by following these three top tips.

Be vigilant when trading 

Millions of people around the world now regularly trade online and increasingly that trade is in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. With a wide range of cryptocurrencies now available, it is more important than ever to check that the site you trade on is secure. 

As a rule, you should only trade on sites that feature the padlock icon in their web address, such as can be seen at OKX. This padlock icon proves that the site is secure and uses SSL encryption to ensure that any financial or personal information is transmitted safely. 

It is also good practice to look at reviews from trading platforms. Customer experiences of using these sites can be a valuable source of information on the security of a platform. When trading online or undertaking any type of internet purchasing activity, it is also important to remember not to use unsecured networks.

Surfing in coffee shops and shopping malls can be an attractive proposition but should be avoided whenever any transactions are taking place; otherwise, a cybercriminal could easily pose as a contact from a website you have visited – leaving you open to phishing attacks in the future.

Use strong passwords

Whilst most people realize the value of having strong passwords across all the sites they use, it is still surprising how many people do not adhere to this best practice. Many consumers use the same passwords across numerous platforms and sites or use exceptionally weak passwords that can be cracked with a minimum amount of effort. 

Today, search engines can suggest strong passwords and store them securely. This method can make consumers safer online whilst also freeing the need to memorize complex passwords. Put simply, if you use weak or repetitive passwords across sites, you are making it easy for a cybercriminal to harvest your personal details or hack your accounts. 

Stay up to date

Another common practice that tends to be overlooked by millions of web visitors is to keep applications and devices up to date with the latest firmware. It is vitally important to check for system and firmware updates on a regular basis. Whilst many updates offer stability improvements or bug fixes, they often contain the latest security updates that keep devices and applications more secure. 

Running software or operating systems that do not have the latest patches leaves them far more vulnerable to attack, so make a point of checking for updates across your devices on a regular basis to ensure that you benefit from the latest security features. 

In summary, follow the above advice to avoid falling victim to one (or more) of the 300,000 pieces of malware that are created every day.

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Nov 15 2022

How To Take A Multi-Layered Approach To Cybersecurity

Category: Cyber maturity,cyber security,Information SecurityDISC @ 1:10 pm
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As we continue to rely on technology more and more, we should also be increasingly thinking about protection. According to Cyber Security Hub, two-thirds of companies are spending more on cybersecurity in 2022 than last year — a pattern that should only continue.

On the heels of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is the perfect time for business leaders and organizations to consider the cybersecurity safeguards they use to protect sensitive information. Cybersecurity can be a complex task for many organizations. Businesses, educational institutions and government entities often struggle to navigate the available options. Aside from IT professionals, finding the right solution requiressubject matter experts, a group of leaders who represent different lines of business, C-suite representatives and a thorough risk assessment to determine where to strike a balance between security and productivity.

Security is a constant discipline of due care and due diligence over time. It requires a mindset shift for employees and extends far beyond computers. Printers, scanners, fax machines, document management systems and other hardware and software solutions must contain the latest security features as well. While updating these devices may not be top of mind, neglecting them can pose a serious threat to your organization if compromised.

If you are just getting started, or need a refresher on cybersecurity, here are some of the first steps you should take:

Risk Assessment

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