September 5, 2024 at 10:40AM Chief security officers are facing challenges as security budgets lag behind and staffing growth rates slow, with over a third reporting flat or reduced spending. Despite an 8% increase in overall security spending, it’s a significant drop from previous years. Encouragingly, security’s share of the IT budget is rising, signaling … Read more
August 15, 2024 at 08:57AM Russian and Belarusian NGOs, media, and international organizations in Eastern Europe are targeted by spear-phishing campaigns linked to Russian government interests. One campaign, River of Phish, is attributed to a collective with ties to Russia’s Federal Security Service, while the second, COLDWASTREL, uses similar tactics. The attacks employ personalized social … Read more
August 5, 2024 at 09:42AM The text discusses the hype and challenges around implementing AI in organizations. It emphasizes the importance of applying AI to specific problems, understanding its implications, developing appropriate policies, choosing specific challenges, understanding exposure and additional risks, and continuously measuring and improving its use. It also highlights the need to follow … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 10:21AM Cybersecurity professionals face complex challenges in protecting constantly evolving technology from adversaries. Cultivating a security-conscious culture demands excellent communication skills, enabling clear articulation of technical issues to diverse stakeholders. Active listening and transparent communication with external parties are crucial, while advancements in technology have lessened some technical requirements, emphasizing the … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 07:15AM The article discusses challenges for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in managing multiple cybersecurity tools, including integration issues, limited visibility, costs, and alert fatigue. It emphasizes the need for consolidating tools into unified platforms. It specifically highlights Guardz as a unified cybersecurity platform offering solutions to address these challenges and recommends … Read more
June 3, 2024 at 07:30AM Cato’s Cyber Threat Research Lab has released its first SASE threat report, providing a comprehensive view of enterprise and network threats based on extensive network analysis. The report covers threats across strategic, tactical, and operational standpoints and highlights insights such as the adoption of AI tools, exploitation of unpatched systems, … Read more
May 22, 2024 at 07:03AM After the takedown of LockBit in February, rival gang Play has surpassed it in attacks, marking a shift after eight months of LockBit dominance. Law enforcement’s disruption claims seem validated as LockBit’s attacks drop significantly. Global ransomware activity decreased by 15% month-on-month, with North America and Europe remaining the top … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 07:15AM The cybersecurity industry has faced challenges, forcing startups to navigate economic headwinds. Key suggestions include accepting the changed buyer journey, shifting focus from traditional KPIs to customer engagement metrics, prioritizing brand awareness, and embracing product-led growth. Additionally, emphasis is placed on demonstrating outcomes over features, achieving product-market fit before significant … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 03:55PM According to IANS Research and Artico Search, around a third of CISOs are unhappy with their compensation. The study, based on nearly 150 CISO interviews, revealed that compensation varies based on organization type and size. The report states that complexities within the tech industry lead to discrepancies in pay. Furthermore, … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 08:45AM Ukrainian national Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison and ordered to pay $16 million in restitution for his involvement in over 2,500 ransomware attacks, part of the REvil group. The attacks saw demands exceeding $700 million in cryptocurrency. Vasinskyi was extradited … Read more