Understanding business goals is key to aligning cybersecurity strategies, said Erik Hart, CISO at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Hart stressed the importance of security leaders becoming solution finders who integrate cybersecurity with business operations.
India has launched a dedicated cybersecurity incident response team for the critical energy sector. Officials said existing computer emergency response teams currently lack the resources and skilled professionals needed to defend against growing cyberattacks on power utilities and infrastructure.
Data is one of the most valuable assets in today's digital age. Cyberthreats come in many forms, such as phishing attacks, ransomware, data breaches and malware infections, and failing to protect your data can cause severe financial, reputational and operational damage.
Healthcare organizations often face obstacles in sharing cybersecurity information. Phil Englert and Errol Weiss from Health-ISAC advocate for shifting the focus from legal risks to business risks, improving incident response and building resilience through collaboration and transparency.
Companies historically responded to M&A reports with milquetoast statements about "not commenting on rumors or speculation," but aggressive clapbacks have become much more common. Increasingly, executives are willing to attract more publicity by publicly - and vocally - denying acquisition reports.
Most hospitals prioritize cybersecurity but often lack the necessary resources to comply with these goals. The question becomes not about the practices, but the potential barriers to implementation, according to John Riggi at the American Hospital Association.
What's the best strategy for exploiting a known vulnerability in ransomware to help victims decrypt their files for free? That question continues to recur as researchers discover such vulnerabilities and then must weigh whether or not to publicize the flaws, which tips off the ransomware operators.
More reasons to beware breathless reporting about a ransomware group's latest supposed victim: LockBit's claim to have breached the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. Instead, the actual victim is Evolve Bancorp, which is currently dealing with an enforcement action by - wait for it - the Fed.
Never let ransomware become normalized. Businesses today are more likely that not to be hit by ransomware, but this doesn't mean we should ever let ransomware seem like a new normal, akin to death or taxes. We need expert business resilience and failover capabilities.
To obtain a leadership role, consistently show your commitment to the field, your willingness to help others and your ability to effectively communicate and solve problems. By doing so, you can build a reputation as a knowledgeable, proactive and reliable leader in cybersecurity.
The U.K. cyber sector has grown significantly, but cyberattacks continue to increase. Fostering collaboration among industry, startups and academia is critical to drive cybersecurity innovation, develop skills and strengthen cyber resilience, said Saj Huq, chief commercial officer at Plexal.
Multifactor authentication is a must-have security defense for repelling outright credential stuffing and password spraying attacks. But no defense is foolproof. Attackers have been refining their tactics for bypassing MFA, including using technology and trickery.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is actively enhancing its cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data. CISO and Acting Deputy CIO La Monte Yarborough outlined the measures HHS is taking to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure amid rising threats.
Laura Deaner, CISO, Northwestern Mutual, discusses integrating cybersecurity measures to protect client data and trust by prioritizing end-to-end data security and cyber resilience, bolstering third-party risk management platforms and enhancing cybersecurity hygiene methods.
It's critical for CISOs to study what went wrong in major ransomware IT disruptions and breaches hitting the healthcare sector and to look closely within their own organizations for similar gaps or vulnerabilities, said Michael Prakhye, CISO of Adventist HealthCare.
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