Reframing the ZTNA vs. SASE Debate

August 13, 2024 at 10:01AM Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) have both proven their value over the past five years, with ZTNA focusing on granular access control and continuous authentication, while SASE offers a converged networking and security architecture. They are more complementary than competing, with SASE filling the … Read more

Microsoft punches back at Delta Air Lines and its legal threats

August 6, 2024 at 11:11PM Microsoft denied Delta Air Lines’ accusations of responsibility for outages caused by CrowdStrike’s software, insulting Delta’s IT infrastructure. Delta threatened to sue Microsoft and CrowdStrike over the incident, claiming $500 million in losses. Microsoft’s legal representative said they offered daily help, which Delta ignored, and suggested that Delta has not … Read more

City of Columbus Says Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack

July 31, 2024 at 09:08AM The City of Columbus, Ohio, was targeted by a ransomware attack on July 18, prompting the shutdown of systems and impacting various services. Although the city claims to have disrupted the threat actor’s activity, an investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of potential data access. Mayor Ginther emphasized the … Read more

Thinking About Security, Fast & Slow

July 1, 2024 at 10:07AM Psychology professor Daniel Kahneman, known for “Thinking Fast and Slow,” emphasized two modes of thinking – immediate reactions and slow, logical consideration. CISOs face balancing long-term risk management with rapid IT changes. While traditional systems require methodical security measures, modern applications demand automatic, fast responses. Managing risk effectively involves incorporating … Read more

Zero-Trust Takes Over: 63% of Orgs Implementing Globally

April 22, 2024 at 02:22PM Gartner highlights that while organizations are adopting zero-trust strategies, they may not fully encompass all operational aspects. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that organizations are finding limitations in the effectiveness of zero-trust strategies, as noted by Gartner. This could suggest a need for further evaluation and potential adjustments … Read more

Synlab Italia suspends operations following ransomware attack

April 22, 2024 at 11:33AM Synlab Italia, part of a global network with an annual turnover of $426 million, has suspended all medical diagnostic services following a ransomware attack. The breach has potentially exposed sensitive medical data. While some services are gradually being restored, there is no specific recovery timeline provided. Customers are advised to … Read more

OpenMetadata Vulnerabilities Exploited to Abuse Kubernetes Clusters for Cryptomining  

April 19, 2024 at 05:57AM Cybercriminals are exploiting critical OpenMetadata vulnerabilities to access Kubernetes environments and deploy cryptocurrency mining malware, Microsoft warned. Five vulnerabilities, including an authentication bypass and high-severity issues, have been identified. Threat actors target internet-exposed Kubernetes workloads of OpenMetadata, achieve code execution, and download cryptomining-related malware. Microsoft advises updating OpenMetadata to version … Read more

TruCentive Enhances Privacy With HIPAA Compliant Personal Information De-identification

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WiCyS and ISC2 Launch Spring Camp for Cybersecurity Certification

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300K Internet Hosts at Risk for ‘Devastating’ Loop DoS Attack

March 21, 2024 at 02:45PM Attackers can generate an ongoing, limitless scenario where traffic volumes continuously overwhelm network resources. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that attackers have the capability to generate a self-perpetuating, infinite scenario that can overwhelm network resources with volumes of traffic indefinitely. This indicates a significant threat to … Read more