May 3, 2024 at 06:38PM
CISO Corner offers articles for security leaders. This issue highlights Verizon DBIR findings, workplace exclusion in cybersecurity, DMARC adoption, Muddling Meerkat’s DNS activities, shadow APIs risk, and a cybersecurity checklist for M&A deals. Also, a new podcast “Dark Reading Confidential” will feature firsthand stories from cybersecurity practitioners. Follow on Spotify, Apple, Deezer, or Pocket Cast to stay updated.
After reviewing the meeting notes, I have compiled the following key takeaways:
1. The Verizon Business’ 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights the necessity of timely patching and effective user awareness training in preventing data breaches. It also emphasizes that 68% of breaches involved human error, such as falling for phishing emails or misconfigured security controls.
2. The article “Held Back: What Exclusion Looks Like in Cybersecurity” sheds light on the reality of systemic exclusion in the cybersecurity industry, addressing challenges faced by demographics such as women, individuals with disabilities, and those with intersectional identities.
3. “Why Haven’t You Set Up DMARC Yet?” outlines the importance of DMARC adoption, especially following mandates by email giants like Google and Yahoo. It emphasizes the need for organizations to set up DMARC to protect their domains from spoofing by fraudsters.
4. The article “DR Global: ‘Muddling Meerkat’ Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery” discusses the discovery of a cyber threat group, Muddling Meerkat, which has been carrying out covert activities related to DNS communication. The nature and goals of these activities require further analysis.
5. “Shadow APIs: An Overlooked Cyber-Risk for Orgs” highlights the risks associated with unmanaged or shadow APIs, emphasizing the need for organizations to identify and secure these endpoints to improve API security.
6. Lastly, “The Cybersecurity Checklist That Could Save Your M&A Deal” stresses the criticality of safeguarding digital assets before, during, and after mergers and acquisitions. It provides a checklist of key steps, including establishing a dedicated joint cybersecurity team, developing a risk mitigation strategy, and creating an incident response plan.
These key takeaways provide insights into important cybersecurity trends, challenges, and best practices for organizational security.