Normalizing Security Culture: Don’t Have to Get Ready If You Stay Ready

October 2, 2024 at 01:44AM National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S. encourages annual security education. Employee involvement is crucial to the organization’s security. Human error leads to 68% of breaches and is more common than technical vulnerabilities. The impact of security on an organization’s image and reputation is significant. Regular communication and feedback can … Read more

YouTube Becomes Latest Battlefront for Phishing, Deepfakes

May 21, 2024 at 04:57PM Researchers at Avast report that YouTube has become a target for malicious activities, including phishing, malware distribution, and fake investment schemes. They highlight the rise of deepfake videos and various exploitation methods. Avast’s scanning capabilities have protected millions of users, and security experts emphasize the importance of educating and preparing … Read more

5 Tips for Strengthening the Developer-Security Team Relationship

December 22, 2023 at 10:05AM The dynamic between software developers and security teams is crucial for a productive work environment. Shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach, organizations can enhance collaboration, leverage context for focused remediation, improve code dependency visibility, educate developers with the right tools, and foster a culture of continuous feedback for … Read more

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Don’t Lose Sight of Human Risk

October 24, 2023 at 05:10PM Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 20th anniversary by promoting the importance of cybersecurity education. The initiative, which began in the US and has now become a global movement, encourages proactive measures and knowledge-sharing to address human risk, which accounts for over 80% of cybersecurity incidents. Microsoft recommends focusing on enabling … Read more