A Microsoft under attack from government and tech rivals after 'preventable' hack ties executive pay to cyberthreats

A Microsoft under attack from government and tech rivals after 'preventable' hack ties executive pay to cyberthreats

Microsoft has come under fire recently from both the U.S. government and rival companies for its failure to stop a Chinese hack of its systems last summer. One change the tech giant is making in response: linking executive compensation more closely to cybersecurity. In April, a government review board described a hack of Microsoft last summer attributed to China as “preventable.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board pointed to “a cascade of…

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What's all the buzz about Whole of State?

What's all the buzz about Whole of State?

State and local organizations provide services which are the foundation upon which our society operates.  This same foundation is at risk for cybersecurity incidents, so the federal government is providing grants via the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to support the cybersecurity health of city and local agencies. The SLCGP will provide $1B from FY22-25. States will administer the funds and determine a plan to implement and maintain security offerings. This program is…

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Black Basta Ransomware Struck More Than 500 Organizations Worldwide

Black Basta Ransomware Struck More Than 500 Organizations Worldwide

A joint cybersecurity advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human services and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center was recently released to provide more information about the Black Basta ransomware. Black Basta affiliates have targeted organizations in the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., Australia and New Zealand. As of May 2024, these affiliates have impacted more than 500 organizations globally and stolen data from at least…

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Critical Steps to Bolster UK's Cyber Resilience: Insights for Policy Makers from Cisco’s Cyber Readiness Index

Critical Steps to Bolster UK's Cyber Resilience: Insights for Policy Makers from Cisco’s Cyber Readiness Index

Recognising the vital role digital technologies now play in the delivery of economic prosperity, public services and national security, the UK Government rightly strives to be a global leader in innovation and technology. There are many aspects that are important to meeting this goal, but it is increasingly clear that a robust and resilient approach to cybersecurity across the economy is non-negotiable. In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation…

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Here’s What 20 Top Cybersecurity CEOs And CTOs Were Saying At RSAC 2024

Here’s What 20 Top Cybersecurity CEOs And CTOs Were Saying At RSAC 2024

CRN spoke with the CEOs and CTOs of a number of cybersecurity companies, including Proofpoint, Palo Alto Networks, Rubrik and CrowdStrike, during RSA Conference 2024. Here’s what they had to say. While the many implications of GenAI for security continued to be discussed and debated at last week’s RSA Conference, an array of other issues were front and center—including for many CEOs and CTOs at leading cybersecurity vendors. During interviews the week before RSAC 2024…

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How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Cyberthreats?

How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Cyberthreats?

Today, all businesses are at risk of cyberattack, and that risk is constantly growing. Digital transformations are resulting in more sensitive and valuable data being moved onto online systems capable of exploitation, thus increasing the profitability of a successful breach. Furthermore, launching a cyberattack is becoming more accessible. Exploit kits and malware-as-a-service offerings are getting cheaper, while open-source AI tools are making masquerading as a trusted executive and exploiting vulnerabilities easier. TechRepublic consolidated expert advice…

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10 Hot AI Cybersecurity Tools At RSAC 2024

10 Hot AI Cybersecurity Tools At RSAC 2024

Vendors including Palo Alto Networks, Trellix and Proofpoint debuted new AI-powered security tools and capabilities this week during the conference. Without a doubt, this year’s RSA Conference in San Francisco has lived up to expectations when it comes to the focus on generative AI. RSAC 2024 has seen countless vendors unveil new security tools and capabilities leveraging large language model technology, and for the second year in a row, GenAI has been ubiquitous in conversations…

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The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

In recent weeks, the Australian government has announced several objectives and initiatives that are intended to drive towards a single outcome: a far more robust local manufacturing industry. For Australia to be able to achieve this, it’s going to need a highly capable and equally well-resourced IT sector working in the manufacturing sector. The Australian government earmarks nation-building levels of investment The Future Made in Australia Act has yet to be fully detailed, but as…

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20 Coolest Cybersecurity Products At RSAC 2024

20 Coolest Cybersecurity Products At RSAC 2024

At RSA Conference 2024 this week, vendors are showcasing new products in categories including SASE, security operations and application security — with many touting newly released, GenAI-powered cybersecurity capabilities. Big RSAC Product Announcements Even as the cybersecurity industry continues to maintain its rapid growth pace — leading many vendors to roll out product announcements throughout the year — major makers of cybersecurity tools also continue to target the launch of new products and capabilities at…

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Google Steps Up The Battle Against Gmail Spam

Google Steps Up The Battle Against Gmail Spam

Starting in early 2024, Google tightened three enforcement efforts in the organization’s on-going fight against spam. First, bulk senders of email must authenticate email with domain-related email settings to ensure each email is actually from the sender specified. Second, large senders of email must offer a one-click unsubscribe option and process the request within two days, so people don’t experience absurdly long delays or complicated opt-out processes when they unsubscribe. Third, Google will enforce a…

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