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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

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Navigating political polarization in the workplace

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Scott McHugh, retired CSO at LyondellBasell Chemical Company and Faculty at Rice University, we discuss the challenges security leaders face when navigating political polarization in the workplace. “This is actually not a new phenomenon,” Scott McHugh says. “It really started in the late ’90s, in the Clinton administration, and it’s just been manifesting itself through the years ever since then. And it’s become much more of a…

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Cybercriminals target SAP vulnerabilities

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Cybercriminals target SAP vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals are getting better at attacking critical business applications, according to a recent report by Onapsis. The report found a rise in threat actors targeting SAP vulnerabilities.  According to the report, 2023 was an important year for the SAP application threat landscape. The report found a 400% increase in ransomware incidents that involved compromising SAP systems and data at victim’s organizations.  The report found that conversations on SAP vulnerabilities and exploits have increased 490% across…

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Safeguarding healthcare facilities

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Safeguarding healthcare facilities

In the world of healthcare security, the threats are ever-evolving with hospitals and healthcare facilities facing a unique set of challenges that demand innovative solutions and dedicated leadership. From safeguarding patient privacy to defending against physical threats, the importance of a robust security strategy in a healthcare environment is paramount. One of the major challenges faced by healthcare facilities is how to maintain a balance of security while remaining open to the public. Here, security leaders discuss…

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83% of organizations faced at least one account takeover the past year

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83% of organizations faced at least one account takeover the past year

A survey from Abnormal Security reveals that account takeovers are a prominent threat. By surveying 300 security professionals across a range of industries and organization sizes, the report found that 83% of organizations claimed to have experienced at least one account takeover in the last year. Furthermore, 45.5% of organizations experienced more than five account takeover incidents in the past year, and nearly one in five experienced more than 10. The survey determined that 77%…

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Living off the land in a victim’s network

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Living off the land in a victim’s network

In January of this year, the directors of the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared before a committee on Capitol Hill. During their testimonies, they attested to the present and growing cyber threat that Chinese state-sponsored cyber attackers, such as Volt Typhoon, pose to U.S. critical national infrastructure (CNI) — primarily communications, energy, transportation systems and water and wastewater systems sectors.  The…

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90% of organizations experienced an identity incident this past year

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90% of organizations experienced an identity incident this past year

A report by the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) examined the identity security systems within large organizations. The study revealed trends in common identity incident vectors and direct organizational influence. It also analyzed the impact of trends such as cyber insurance, artificial intelligence (AI) and the shifting regulatory landscape. Among the studied organizations, 90% claimed to experience an identity-related event in the last year. This percentage remains consistent with the percentage from 2023.  More key…

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Thriving in 2030: The future of compliance and risk management

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Thriving in 2030: The future of compliance and risk management

In 2030, organizations of all sizes must expect the technology landscape to be dramatically different. As cloud-native applications take over, ephemeral technology will be a larger component of infrastructure, regulatory demands will increase and there will be a critical need for speed that many organizations are not currently prepared to meet. Understanding the future of compliance and risk management is essential for any organization aiming to thrive in the hyper-speed era ahead.  Prepare for evolving…

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97% of organizations report difficulties with identity verification

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97% of organizations report difficulties with identity verification

Ping Identity released a report on the state of identity fraud, surveying 700 IT decision-makers worldwide between February and March of 2024, which found that 97% of organizations are experiences challenges with identity verification. Many respondents (49%) report that the fraud prevention strategies in place in their organization are somewhat or entirely ineffective, suggesting that many organizations do not have proper protections against identity fraud. Among those surveyed, only 45% use two-factor or multi-factor identification verification,…

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Emerging national security threats

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Emerging national security threats

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Felipe Fernandez, Chief Technology Officer at Fortinet Federal, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for enterprise security professionals in the scope of national security.  “I think that the landscape just really has grown quite a bit — because you know, digital transformation, right? I think that’s something that’s changed almost the acquisition of anything. IT, OT, all of that is prevalent in almost any capability that a government organization…

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