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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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Navigating the identity security landscape

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Navigating the identity security landscape

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Jeff Reich, Executive Director of the Identity Defined Security Alliance, we discuss the challenges security professionals are facing in the evolving landscape of identity security threats. “Something we see often is when we were asking the question, ‘how long do account stay active or in your system after someone leaves your organization?’ And certainly there are a number of organizations that say within two days it’s been…

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Diversifying the security workforce

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Diversifying the security workforce

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Larry Whiteside, Jr., CISO at RegScale and Co-Founder and President at Cyversity, we discusses the importance of diversity within the security workforce, the challenges security leaders face during the hiring process and how critical mentorship is when it comes developing talent. “The reality is threat actors and our adversaries that are out there, and they don’t care about what someone looks like. They don’t care about what…

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AI may revolutionize security, but not without human intuition

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AI may revolutionize security, but not without human intuition

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based cybersecurity isn’t a new concept. Machine learning algorithms, deep learning techniques and other AI technologies are being used to identify malicious patterns, detect anomalies, predict threats and respond to attacks. While there is a lot of excitement and optimism around AI, a certain question arises: Can AI replace human intuition? Can it substitute for security expertise? To answer this question, security leaders must understand the advantages of AI, its challenges and its…

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Avoiding offboarding red flags

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Avoiding offboarding red flags

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Yoav Kalati, VP Product at Software as a Service Security Posture Management company Wing Security, we discuss the security challenges and red flags organizations face when it comes to offboarding employees. Or check it out on our Apple Podcasts or Spotify channels. Don’t forget to like, follow, and rate and review our podcasts! Source link

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Challenges of deep fakes in cybersecurity

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Challenges of deep fakes in cybersecurity

Deepfakes have been making the headlines with the technology being utilized in social engineering attacks and phishing schemes. In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Brent Arnold, a partner practicing in Gowling WLG’s Advocacy department, we discuss the challenges the security industry faces with more and more convincing deepfakes making the rounds. Or check it out on our Apple Podcasts or Spotify channels. Don’t forget to like, follow, and rate and review our podcasts!…

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The threat landscape in H1 2023

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The threat landscape in H1 2023

Cyber threats such as ransomware, artificial intelligence and malware have remained top concerns for security leaders. New technologies and new threat actors have changed the threat landscape, leading security leaders to adjust cybersecurity plans. According to a Check Point report, the education sector has remained the top cyberattack target through the first half of 2023, followed by the government and/or military and healthcare. The report found that retail had a 42% increase in cyberattacks —…

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Getting ahead of the new normal: Counter-drone security

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Getting ahead of the new normal: Counter-drone security

Today, commercially available drones are being used as weapons. Flying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) first emerged in the Iraq and Syrian conflicts around 2016. Terrorist organizations released videos of drones used for surveillance and reconnaissance as early as 2014. It did not take long for sophisticated criminals and drug cartels to mirror those tactics of foreign terrorist groups. One cartel has created a drone unit for this specific task. The developments in the Ukraine conflict…

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