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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.

 

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May 8, 2019
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New Senate Report Reveals Few Federal Agencies Have Made Meaningful Cybersecurity Improvements Since 2019

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Affiliates of REvil Ransomware Group Arrested, $6 Million Seized

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COVID-19 Contact Tracing: The Unreported National Security Risk

May 28, 2020
COVID-19 contact tracing apps are possible cyber threats to national security as they can be used to steal patient data and spread destructive malware in healthcare systems.
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Hackers Accessed Car Owners’ Personal Information in General Motors Credential Stuffing Attack

June 2, 2022
Threat actors compromised American automaker General Motors in a credential stuffing attack, accessed customers' personal information, and redeemed reward points for gift cards.
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White House Cybersecurity Summit Looks to Set Priorities: “Core National Security Challenge” Draws Together Energy, Tech and Finance Companies

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CISA Outlines Future Vision for CVE Program With Plans for Funding and Improved Vulnerability Prioritization

September 19, 2025
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Microsoft Announces “Secure Future” Security Initiative Expansion, Calls Cyber Threats Company’s “Top Priority”

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Macy’s Experiences Data Breach Before Start of Holiday Shopping Season

November 28, 2019
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