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AI and biometrics in 2021: Predictions, trends, and insights for what might lie ahead

February 9, 2021

Biometric security solutions and AI-powered fraud prevention technologies have, for several years now, been transforming the ways in which organizations protect their business, their customers, and their employees. In fact, some industry estimates reveal that AI and biometrics have combined to prevent billions of dollars in losses from fraud—already.

Neal Semikin joins The 324 Consultancy as CISO

February 9, 2021

Neal Semikin, who previously held the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of IT Security at the Bank of England, has joined cybersecurity firm, The 324 Consultancy.

Sue Bergamo named CISO at Precisely

February 8, 2021

Precisely announced the appointment of Sue Bergamo as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In the newly created CISO role at Precisely, she will be responsible for carrying out and managing the company’s information security vision, strategy, and program to minimize potential security risks and further a culture of security stewardship.

Researchers discover Microsoft Office phishing attack hosted on Google Firebase

February 8, 2021

Researchers at Armorblox uncovered invoice-themed emails sent to at least 20,000 mailboxes that purport to share information about an electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment.

Florida tries to urge cyber security professionals to work in Florida remotely; offer incentives

Cyber pros: Pensacola, Florida wants you

February 8, 2021

Florida social media campaign aims to entice information security professionals to strike a work-life balance in the state.

The state of fraud in the United States and Canada amid COVID-19 pandemic

February 8, 2021

LexisNexis Risk Solutions unveiled findings on the current State of Fraud, detailing key fraud trends occurring in 2020 for organizations in the United States and Canada while also looking ahead at what to expect in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic caused 2020 to be a year of unique circumstances and disruption to the global economy. One thing that has stayed the same is fraudsters' willpower to gain access to money and confidential information.

NCIJTF releases ransomware factsheet

February 8, 2021

The National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) has released a joint-sealed ransomware factsheet to address current ransomware threats and provide information on prevention and mitigation techniques.

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Hospitality security adjusts to COVID-19 constraints

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures.

Adam Stone

February 8, 2021

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures. And yet, as the pandemic and challenging economy continues, security departments within the hospitality industry are increasingly tasked to do more with less.

Developing a risk-based cybersecurity approach

Asim Rahal

February 5, 2021

McKinsey & Company reports that most risk managers at large organizations are flying blind when it comes to evaluating their cyber resilience due to bloated reporting processes and overly complicated reporting tools. Here's how organizations can implement a risk-based approach to their cybersecurity controls.

Cybercrime on the rise: Plotting a way forward

How cybersecurity professionals can push back against bad actors taking advantage of increased remote work and pandemic-related changes.

Dan L. Dodson

February 5, 2021

The modern workplace will likely remain partially remote long term, so a robust remote cybersecurity program is now a critical element of your cybersecurity program, which may require a larger IT staff or assistance from a managed IT provider.