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Cyberattacks increased 17% in Q1 of 2020, with 77% being targeted attacks

July 16, 2021

The number of cyberattacks increased by 17% compared to Q1 2020, and compared to Q4 2020, the increase was 1.2%, with 77% being targeted attacks, according to a new Positive Technologies Cybersecurity Threatscape Q1 2021 report. Incidents involving individuals accounted for 12% of the total.

Myth busting the cybersecurity maturity model certification

Debunking the myths around CMMC guidelines

John Roman

July 16, 2021

While this is a step in the right direction, there are some confusion, speculation and rumors related to CMMC accreditation. The following are three common misconceptions around CMMC certification, with clarification to help organizations requiring CMMC certification to stay well-informed on the necessary guidelines and procedures.

The big problem with bad cyber analogies

Gentry Lane

July 16, 2021

Because cybersecurity events are complicated, we rely on analogies to understand how they work. Analogies are useful, but certain oversimplifications are perpetuating inaccurate narratives. These inaccuracies misdirect productive discussion and as a result, proposed policy and solutions are being based on faulty assumptions. A faulty premise can only yield flawed results…and cyber national security is not an area in which the United States has margin for error.

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Product spotlight on IP video surveillance

A sampling of the latest IP video surveillance solutions.

Maria Henriquez

July 16, 2021

Switching from analog to IP-based cameras can offer more reliable security and added value for your business, providing higher resolutions to cover larger areas or get more detailed images to meet identification requirements to deliver vital business data and increase surveillance efficiency, all with potential for integration. Here is a sampling of the latest IP video surveillance solutions.

optimizing your security team without micromanaging

Regulating patrols and processes without micromanaging your security team

Kim Brown

July 16, 2021

Security managers have the difficult challenge of making sure each of their employees is doing their job properly, even though they are in different locations and must perform different duties. An integrated security approach that includes simple, reliable technology tools can minimize human error and streamline security patrols and processes.

Matt Lewis joins Community Hospital as Director of Security

Community Hospital in Colorado hires Matt Lewis as Director of Safety and Security

July 15, 2021

The Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado has hired soon-to-be-retired Mesa County Sheriff Matt Lewis as Director of Safety and Security.

Listen to Lauren Zink, Security Program Awareness Manager at Oportun in the latest Women in Security podcast

July 15, 2021

Listen to Security's latest Women in Security podcast with Lauren Zink, Security Awareness Program Manager at Oportun,

REvil ransomware sites are down

July 15, 2021

REvil ransomware gang’s website and infrastructure has gone offline, about a week and a half after the news of the group’s cyberattack on IT software vendor Kaseya.

Imminent ransomware campaign targeting older appliances

July 15, 2021

SonicWall has issued an "urgent security notice" warning customers of ransomware attacks targeting unpatched end-of-life (EoL) Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) products.

Getting started in cybersecurity – 6 essential skills to consider

Dmitry Dontov

July 15, 2021

Capable cybersecurity professionals can expect to be spoiled for choice in the job market today and well compensated for their in-demand skillsets. For those considering entering the field, I’d like to lay out the state of security today, explore potential career paths, and provide some guidance on the steps you can take, including skills you can develop to make it happen.

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Cyberattacks increased 17% in Q1 of 2020, with 77% being targeted attacks

Myth busting the cybersecurity maturity model certification

The big problem with bad cyber analogies

Product spotlight on IP video surveillance

Regulating patrols and processes without micromanaging your security team

Community Hospital in Colorado hires Matt Lewis as Director of Safety and Security

Listen to Lauren Zink, Security Program Awareness Manager at Oportun in the latest Women in Security podcast

REvil ransomware sites are down

Imminent ransomware campaign targeting older appliances

Getting started in cybersecurity – 6 essential skills to consider

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