Cybersecurity needs more than strong tech, it needs strong messaging

Cybersecurity needs more than strong tech, it needs strong messaging

The most advanced security technology can’t protect an organization if employees click on phishing links or use weak passwords. While companies invest millions in cybersecurity tools and infrastructure, many overlook a critical component of defense: clear, consistent messaging that builds a security-minded culture. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches stem from human elements, highlighting how technical controls alone fall short. Organizations need strategic communication to create awareness, drive behavioral change,…

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Celebrating Data Privacy Day: Experts share data protection insights

Celebrating Data Privacy Day: Experts share data protection insights

January 28, 2025 marks Data Privacy Day, an international event established to raise awareness for data protection best practices. Below, cybersecurity experts are sharing their insights on essential practices for protecting sensitive data.  Cyber preparedness James Hadley, Founder and CEO of Immersive Labs, discuses the value of cyber training and preparedness. Hadley states, “In 2024, we witnessed the fallout of major record-breaking data breaches; some of which resulted in more than 100 million people having…

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Does GPT-4 risk accelerating cybercrime?

Does GPT-4 risk accelerating cybercrime?

Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve and advance at a rapid rate. Its heightened integration into business models has grown, with large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 (the one that is arguably dominating most of the recent discourse) continuing to illustrate possibilities and risks. While the technological breakthrough of GPT-4 holds immense potential for streamlining tasks and augmenting human teams, it also raises several security concerns and risks accelerating cybercrime. A recent report suggested that…

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The cat and mouse ransomware game may threaten smaller organizations

The cat and mouse ransomware game may threaten smaller organizations

The practice of cybersecurity is ever-changing, marked by a continual dance between the attackers and the defenders. Each side is in a constant state of adaptation, reacting to the strategies of the other. The ongoing evolution of ransomware cybercrime is a prime illustration of this dynamic. Historically, ransomware attacks were somewhat isolated events. Today, they have morphed into coordinated global threats that target essential infrastructure, seeking substantial ransoms. The audacious attack on UnitedHealth by the…

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The differences between red, blue and purple team engagements

The differences between red, blue and purple team engagements

It’s no secret that the cyber threat landscape is growing with each passing day. Companies of all sizes are increasingly at risk of data breaches, ransomware, social engineering, and many other types of malicious, sophisticated cyber activity. At the root of all robust, multi-layered cyber defense strategies lies proactive solutions to monitor infrastructure and networks, and intuitively contain and remove anomalies before they materialize into full-scale breaches. However, for many organizations, that cannot be established without full analyses…

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Consider the human factor in cyber breaches

Consider the human factor in cyber breaches

Consider the human factor in cyber breaches | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year

79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year

79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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Public-private partnerships can increase cyber readiness

Public-private partnerships can increase cyber readiness

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Top 28 cybersecurity conferences of 2022

Top 28 cybersecurity conferences of 2022

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Top 29 cybersecurity conferences of 2022

Top 29 cybersecurity conferences of 2022

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