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What new regulation from the FTC means for businesses

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Updated FTC regulations mean financial institutions must implement & maintain an information security program with administrative & physical defenses.

Being proactive creates a future-proof security strategy

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Proactive cybersecurity is essential for protecting any organization from potential threats, helping to protect systems, networks & data from attack.

If You Give a Hacker a Storm…

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Cybercriminals take advantage of misfortunes such as natural disasters. Businesses should plan and prepare to ensure cyber strength during storms.

Cybersecurity threats to medical devices are a growing concern

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Healthcare needs a security strategy that involves the implementation of controls that compensate for unpatched vulnerabilities of at-risk devices.

Cyber risk is a business risk

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Addressing business risk requires identifying cyber risk. Involving C-suite in cybersecurity discussions is good digital stewardship & good leadership.

Balancing security & agility in today's networks is a continuous effort

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400

Enterprises must establish processes to mitigate existing risk and reduce future risk. These processes must be run continuously and in parallel.

Now is the time to prioritize cybersecurity

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Taking a pervasive approach to cybersecurity that achieves visibility, security and control across the entire organization is non-negotiable.

Comply with the new data privacy regulations now

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Organizational cybersecurity leaders must prepare for impending data privacy legislation to remain compliant and prioritize user data protection.

5 minutes with Bob Burke – The importance of advanced MFA technology

andersonj@bnpmedia.com (Joy LePree Anderson) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

By incorporating phishing-resistant MFA, organizations can mitigate some of their greatest vulnerabilities and safeguard sensitive information.

With a recession looming, security leaders should plan for the impact

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A potential economic downturn is not unmanageable. With planning it’s possible to weather the storm, satisfy stakeholders & protect the bottom line.

Building consumer trust in today’s digital market

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This continuously growing volume of data presents new challenges, as well as new opportunities, for organizations to build consumer trust.

Will AI make organizations more secure?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With both good and bad actors using AI, enterprises will need the best solution to defend themselves. It's an arms race as to who has the best tool.

Be wary of the latest AI-based email cybersecurity trends

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Businesses must arm themselves with technologies that use AI- and ML-based tools to foil the latest email threats, taking the burden off employees.

Organizations need a strategic approach to attack surface management

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

An automated approach to security enables organizations to leverage their resources, minimizing attack surfaces and effectively addressing threats.

AI can become the great equalizer to block phishing attacks

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The best way to protect against phishing attacks is to put strong technical controls in place with AI that can augment fallible human behaviors.

Fraud prevention practices to protect growing e-commerce retailers

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Taking fraud prevention steps early on can make the path to growth safer for a retail business and smoother for its employees and good customers.

Humanizing security: Putting people first for stronger security

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Humanizing security is a security approach that prioritizes the people that need the security more than the items that need to be protected.

Reducing dwell time of threat actors requires a reactive workforce

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Organizations need to be properly equipped to respond as quickly as possible to reduce how long an attacker has access to sensitive data.

With cargo theft on the rise, new solutions may help safeguard goods

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Thieves will continue to revolutionize how they steal inventory. It’s crucial to stay on top of new methods that will help prevent cargo theft.

How attackers are pairing MFA manipulation & social engineering tricks

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The right combination of training, security policies & zero trust technology can provide protection from any credential-based attack vector.

Why hackers are attacking healthcare more frequently?

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Attacks present challenges for the medical community. Governments and institutions must work together to create a secure environment for patient data.

Bolstering defenses amid evolving threats & cyber pro burnout

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Cybersecurity is a continuous effort because, as systems evolve, so do attackers; however, best practices can bolster cybersecurity posture.

Defense-in-depth protects against known and unknown cyber threats

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Addressing the challenges of web app cyberattacks means combining isolation-based protection with detection-based response, right from the start.

Fighting security fatigue with proper training reduces cyber risks

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, employees must be capable of identifying and preventing cyberattacks. The right kind of training can help.

The importance of keeping backup data safe from cybercriminals

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Immutability and air gapping provide effective ways to outsmart cybercriminals and defend against ransomware attacks that target vital backup data.

Shadow IT risk: A dangerous connection

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The connected nature of today’s IT ecosystems increases the risks associated with shadow IT, the act of using unapproved third-party apps and software.

Think like a cybercriminal: How to strengthen your organization’s security posture

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

With malicious actors working to take advantage of human nature, security leaders need to work with their teams to know how to quickly respond when a crisis does strike.

Law enforcement versus private security in the United States

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Law enforcement officers are leaving agencies and joining private security. Hiring retired officers can benefit enterprise security in a number of ways.

Commercial drones & crime prevention through environmental design

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:35:48 -0400

How can your organization apply the principles of environmental design to address the threat of emerging drone technology?

True vulnerability management involves much more than updates

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Vulnerability management requires a focus on the weaknesses that involve people, processes and business relationships, as well as technology.