Ransomware attacks are on the rise. They’ve become more targeted in the last five years – and more specific to their victims. But it doesn’t mean a successful attack is inevitable. Here are lessons learnt from 100+ ransomware recoveries.
By returning to the grassroots of information security and remembering that there’s room for creative thinking in cybersecurity, CISOs can spend less time saying “no” and more time exploring new solutions, optimizing programs, and building strong connections with their teams.
The combination of reduced latency, heightened data protection, scalability, and compliance adherence makes SASE a strategic investment for higher education establishments.
IT environments are simply too complex and too dynamic for self-attestation, based on manual processes, to ever work. Without continuous monitoring to accurately assess compliance to cyber insurance requirements, organizations remain at risk.
The software supply chain is becoming the new battleground. Trust, once a cornerstone of open-source, is now under scrutiny. Developers need to exercise caution, vetting each package, no matter how reputable the source might seem.
As the breadth and complexity of data grows, so does a company's vulnerability. A universal data authorization standard would make retrieving and using data more accessible for those with the appropriate authorization, while safeguarding sensitive data.
Updated FFIEC compliance guidelines specifically delineate APIs as a distinct attack surface, shedding light on the amplified risks they introduce. Financial institutions might be on a tighter compliance timeline than anticipated to prioritize fortifying their API security.
A skill-based hiring culture enforces the premise that anyone can become a cyber professional with the right training and techniques. Certification training programs can be tailored to allow non-traditional candidates to align their soft skills with impactful cyber roles.
There’s an on-going battle between competing priorities being waged every day in enterprises globally, and it’s been going on for decades. Cyber security teams are concerned with unpatched vulnerabilities and the breaches they risk, while IT professionals are driven by operational availability, the lack of which jeopardizes the business’ ability to operate.
There are geographical safe havens where brands and consumers can shop online in relative peace. Europe and APAC are leading the charge in implementing strict security methods for online buying.
