July 30, 2024 at 10:07AM One of the largest IT outages occurred on July 19, caused by a faulty update on CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of our increasingly digital world due to reliance on centralized systems. To prevent future disruptions, organizations should introduce diversity in IT systems and invest in training … Read more
June 13, 2024 at 05:33PM KnowBe4 announced its new Risk & Insurance Partner Program to address the rising cyber threats. The program offers exclusive discounts and aims to combine KnowBe4’s platform with partners’ cyber risk expertise. CEO Stu Sjouwerman emphasized the need to better protect customers from evolving cyber threats and encouraged interested parties to … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 03:35PM Summary: The landscape of cybersecurity involves psychological tactics alongside technological defenses. The MGM Casino hack exemplifies the evolution of social engineering, demonstrating sophisticated strategies that leverage psychological manipulation. The incidents highlight the human element as an exploitable vulnerability, emphasizing the need for security awareness training, strict access controls, and verification … Read more