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Cyber Security

Cyber criminals, state-sponsored hackers and even the occasional disgruntled employee are constantly looking to gain unauthorized access for a variety of purposes: theft of money, cyber espionage, personal information for sale or for use in scams, and damage to critical infrastructure for just a few of the most common.

So how does an organization mitigate an entire world full of continual cyber attacks? Just as buildings have a number of necessary elements of physical security: access control, cameras, alarms and so on; there are similar key elements of cyber security that are absolutely vital for just about any modern business.

It starts with identifying and closing the most common doors that attackers use. For example, phishing attacks on employees are far and away the most common initial point of entry. The breach of even a low-level employee account can quickly turn into an escalation in access privileges and the ability to reach sensitive information. This is also true of smart devices, which are generally more poorly secured than computers and phones.

Control panel dashboard of power plant showing the malware attack on India’s largest nuclear power plant

Cyber Security News

Malware Attack on Administrative Systems at India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Thought to Be Connected to North Korea

November 8, 2019

India's largest nuclear power plant was recently under malware attack on their administrative systems, which was isolated and prevented attackers from gaining access to the plant controls.

GitHub home page on laptop screen showing the malware attack on open source projects hosted on GitHub repositories

Cyber Security News

Malware Attack on GitHub Repositories a Disturbing Development for Open Source Projects

June 16, 2020

More than two dozen open source projects hosted on GitHub repositories had fallen victim to new malware ‘Octopus Scanner’ that allows cyber criminals to gain control over the code.

Malware warning sign on screen showing novel cyber threat techniques

Cyber Security Insights

Malware Madness: Understanding the Evolving Malware Landscape & Novel Threat Techniques

September 2, 2022

Attackers are becoming savvier, using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to bump malicious links and malware to the top of users’ search engine results. Email, SMS, messaging apps, and social media are also commonly used to lure users.

Russian hacker at laptop showing malware used for cyber espionage

Cyber Security Insights

Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

May 15, 2023

According to a Justice Department statement, a Russian FSB unit called 'Turla' has operated the Snake malware to conduct cyber espionage for nearly 20 years and made use of it to steal data from at least 50 countries.

Part of face of young hacker in eyeglasses with reflection of screen with decoded information showing rise in malware-free attacks

Cyber Security News

Malware-Free Attacks Step up the Pace

March 19, 2020

Malware-free attacks now account for 51% of all cyberattacks according to CrowdStrike's latest threat report, up 11% compared to the previous year. The trend marks a shift in the types of attacks used by cybercriminals.

Businessmen playing dominoes block game showing different ways to run risk mitigation to manage security threats

Cyber Security Insights

Managed Services and Risk: Mitigation or Inherent Acceptance?

August 15, 2019

It’s easy to forget what cybersecurity is – the art of dealing with risk. Organizations' risk mitigation strategy must be aligned with the service provider for effective managed detection and response.

Cyber Security Insights

Managing Machine Identities: How To Protect Your Data & Systems Against Cyber Attack

August 6, 2021

Exponential growth of connected devices and machines in the modern enterprise can expose cybersecurity vulnerabilities within machine-to-machine communications and it is essential that machine identity is properly authenticated and managed.

Woman working on her laptop near hotel window showing managing risk in the digital era

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Managing Risk in the Digital Era: Focus on Your People

March 5, 2019

Putting in place people-focused security and risk policies in a contextual and transparent way without getting in the way, companies can create a flexible, secure environment and superior employee experience in the digital era.

Oil refinery gas petrol plant industry with crude tank, gasoline supply and chemical factory showing cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure and healthcare

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Managing the Cyber-Physical Security Risks to Critical Infrastructure and Healthcare

June 30, 2021

The critical infrastructure and healthcare industries are key targets for cyberattacks because of their extensive use of cyber-physical systems. Here are best practices for cyber-physical security.

Interior of modern boardroom with black armchairs showing executive commitment and cyber complacency

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Managing the Lull: Overcoming Cyber Complacency When Things Seem Quiet

March 18, 2021

After more than a year of turmoil and tension, how can cybersecurity leaders keep their teams alert, convince other stakeholders to stay committed, and overcome the natural human tendency to begin relaxing defenses?

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Cyber Security

Malware Attack on Administrative Systems at India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Thought to Be Connected to North Korea

Malware Attack on GitHub Repositories a Disturbing Development for Open Source Projects

Malware Madness: Understanding the Evolving Malware Landscape & Novel Threat Techniques

Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

Malware-Free Attacks Step up the Pace

Managed Services and Risk: Mitigation or Inherent Acceptance?

Managing Machine Identities: How To Protect Your Data & Systems Against Cyber Attack

Managing Risk in the Digital Era: Focus on Your People

Managing the Cyber-Physical Security Risks to Critical Infrastructure and Healthcare

Managing the Lull: Overcoming Cyber Complacency When Things Seem Quiet

AI Coding Agents Habitually Leak Thousands of Private Developer Screenshots to Public Repositories

FTC Investigation Into AI Safety Issues Escalates as Trump Puts DoJ Charges for Frontier AI Developers On the Table

Data Breach Impacts Times Car Ride-Sharing Service as Ransomware Attack Hits Railway Operator Keio

Security flaw in Microsoft’s Analytics Platform Titan Exposes 17 Trillion Records