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BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

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BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

The number of Microsoft vulnerabilities has mostly flattened in 2023, with elevation of privilege and identity attacks being particularly common, according to BeyondTrust’s annual Microsoft Vulnerabilities report. Identity and access management solutions company BeyondTrust studied the most significant CVEs of 2023 and Microsoft vulnerability data from Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday bulletins. The report includes vulnerability trends and tips about how to reduce identity attacks. Microsoft reported 1,228 vulnerabilities in 2023 The total number of Microsoft…

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has updated its Cybersecurity Framework for 2024. Version 2.0 of the NIST CSF, the first major update since the framework was released a decade ago, was created with the goal of expanding the primary audience from critical infrastructure to all organizations. In general, the NIST CSF aims to standardize practices to ensure uniform protection of all U.S. cyber assets. TechRepublic’s cheat sheet about the NIST CSF is an…

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Develop Advanced Cybersecurity Skills for Just $80

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Develop Advanced Cybersecurity Skills for Just $80

TL;DR: Develop the skills you need to advance in the lucrative cybersecurity field with The 2023 Ultimate Advanced CyberSecurity Professional Certification Bundle — it’s currently on sale for just $80. You now have the opportunity to develop advanced cybersecurity skills at your own pace with The 2023 Ultimate Advanced CyberSecurity Professional Certification Bundle. Best of all, it’s on sale right now for only $79.99 at TechRepublic Academy. Cyber attacks are on the rise, according to…

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NIST Establishes AI Safety Consortium

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NIST Establishes AI Safety Consortium

Image: Adobe/Grandbrothers The National Institute of Standards and Technology established the AI Safety Institute on Feb. 7 to determine guidelines and standards for AI measurement and policy. U.S. AI companies and companies that do business in the U.S. will be affected by those guidelines and standards and may have the opportunity to have input about them. What is the U.S. AI Safety Institute consortium? The U.S. AI Safety Institute is a joint public and private…

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White House Executive Order on AI Provides Guidelines for AI Privacy and Safety

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White House Executive Order on AI Provides Guidelines for AI Privacy and Safety

The Biden administration directed government organizations, including NIST, to encourage responsible and innovative use of generative AI. Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock Today, U.S. President Joe Biden released an executive order on the use and regulation of artificial intelligence. The executive order features wide-ranging guidance on maintaining safety, civil rights and privacy within government agencies while promoting AI innovation and competition throughout the U.S. Although the executive order doesn’t specify generative artificial intelligence, it was likely…

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

In its August 10, 2023, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things (IoT), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked some intriguing questions about how to improve consumer confidence and understanding of the security of IoT devices. The NPRM seeks input on whether and how the FCC should establish a cybersecurity certification and labeling program. According to the NPRM, more than 25 billion connected IoT devices are predicted to be in…

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CISA publishes resource for migrating to post-quantum cryptography  

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CISA publishes resource for migrating to post-quantum cryptography  

CISA publishes resource for migrating to post-quantum cryptography   | 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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US Cybersecurity Strategy Shifts Liability Issues to Vendors

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US Cybersecurity Strategy Shifts Liability Issues to Vendors

Governance & Risk Management , IT Risk Management , Standards, Regulations & Compliance Holding Vendors Liable for Insecure Apps Fuels Safe Harbor, Transparency Questions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 2, 2023     Photo: The White House website A new federal strategy to make commercial manufacturers liable for insecure software requires an attainable safe harbor policy and could be a disincentive for software manufacturers in sharing important vulnerability information with the U.S. government, according to…

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Implement NIST IoT cybersecurity guidelines early

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Implement NIST IoT cybersecurity guidelines early

Implement NIST IoT cybersecurity guidelines early | 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 CookiesBy…

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NIST updates software supply chain security guidance

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NIST updates software supply chain security guidance

NIST updates software supply chain security guidance | 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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