As cyberthreats evolve, mobile network operators need offensive security to maintain resilience. Traditional security, such as firewalls and encryption, is not sufficient on its own. Offensive security is proactive; it mimics the strategies of real attackers to stay ahead of potential threats.
Generative AI, once a buzzword, is now the subject of a focused approach, according to attorney Edward Machin of Ropes & Gray LLP. Organizations are prioritizing specific issues around gen AI and establishing governance frameworks from the outset, Machin said.
Switzerland's federal government reports that multiple federal agencies' public-facing sites were temporarily disrupted by distributed denial-of-service attacks perpetrated by a self-proclaimed Russian hacktivist group "as a means of gaining media attention for their cause."
Mimecast, the cloud security firm specializing in email and cyber resilience, has appointed a new CEO after co-founder Peter Bauer served in the chief executive role since the company's inception in 2003. The leadership transition comes less than two years after the company went private.
Hackers have found ways to intercept SMS messages, so companies must explore more secure MFA options to ensure their users' safety. Your smartphone can still hold some different answers for secure OTP, but undoubtedly, SMS OTP is no longer safe. It’s time to flip the switch.
Google Cloud's Mandiant says its account at X, formerly Twitter, was hijacked and used to link to cryptocurrency phishing pages after an attacker guessed the account password, apparently after Twitter last year deactivated the account's SMS-based two-factor authentication, leaving it unprotected.
Criminals have built highly successful business models by hacking into a wide range of organizations at will. University professor John Walker warned that the world is witnessing the unintended consequences of our collective inability to secure assets - kinetic threats to global stability.
Budget cuts and a lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals have forced the country's cybersecurity agency to ask hackers for tips and guidance on emerging threats, a government official told Bloomberg. He said DICT employs only 30 cybersecurity experts but needs 200 people.
Mimecast announced the acquisition of human risk management solutions specialist Elevate Security as part of its initiative to enhance digital workplace protection. The move aims to address evolving cyberthreats by offering insights into human behaviors and risks and empowering customers.
In the latest weekly update, four ISMG editors discussed the number of ransomware victims who are paying a ransom to cybercriminals, the need for greater cyber resilience during wartime, and the critical role of human risk management in organizational cybersecurity in the era of remote work.
Chase Cunningham discusses his new book, "How NOT to Lead: Lessons Every Manager Can Learn from Dumpster Chickens, Mushroom Farmers, and Other Office Offenders,” which details critical errors that can undermine your cybersecurity leadership and jeopardize your reputation and your company's future.
As we bid farewell to 2023, Philip Reitinger, president and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, reflected on the state of global cyber hygiene, shedding light on what's working, what needs improvement, and the transformative shifts necessary to achieve a cyber-secure future.
Joe Kim, president and CEO of Sumo Logic, delved into the company's strategic shifts and future priorities after its acquisition by Francisco Partners this year. The company is now focusing on areas such as cloud-native scalability, technological advancements and a customer-centric approach.
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations of all sizes these days, and the responsibility for promoting it often falls on the CISO. But there's often a major disconnect between the CISO and the rest of the C-suite. William Beer of Accenture discussed strategies for bridging the gap.
Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, delves into the transition from cybersecurity awareness to a robust security culture. He underscored the importance of user-centric security, engaging security training and flexible security measures - in addition to MFA.
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