September 18, 2024 at 07:42AM The evolution of software has surprised us, from Deep Blue beating Kasparov to chatbots handling complex tasks. Cybersecurity testing is also evolving, with automated penetration testing (PT) disrupting traditional methods. Automated PT offers more thorough and frequent testing at a fraction of the cost, making it crucial for robust security … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 07:52PM Two consulting firms, Guidehouse and Nan McKay and Associates, agreed to pay a total of $11.3 million to settle allegations of cybersecurity failings in the rollout of COVID-19 assistance. The fines were split with Guidehouse paying $7.6 million and NMA $3.7 million. The firms failed to perform required cybersecurity testing, … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 12:54PM Tabletop exercises are a cost-effective method to assess an organization’s ability to defend and respond to cyberattacks. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that tabletop exercises are an effective and affordable method for testing an organization’s defense and response capabilities to cyberattacks. Full Article