Tag: technology
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
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Tags: ai, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, email, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, network, ntlm, office, powershell, risk, service, switch, technology, tool, vpn, windowsArtificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain, one that may not be easily obtained, and that’s to be Entra-joined only.That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional domain: instead, your…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms
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in SecurityNewsOPSWAT this week revealed it has acquired Fend, Inc. to further extend the reach of its cybersecurity portfolio into the realm of operational technology (OT). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/opswat-acquires-fend-to-extend-cybersecurity-reach-into-ot-platforms/
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Human Risk Management: The “Weakest Link” Emerges as Key to Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsWith technology front and center in virtually all business processes, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that today’s greatest cybersecurity risks don’t stem from technology, but from people. It’s widely recognized that people pose the greatest risk to data and security. This truth stems from the fact that human risks are much more challenging to manage..…
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HHS Urges Health Sector to Beef Up OT, IoMT Security
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in SecurityNewsFeds Warn That Connected Devices Are Prey for Cyberattackers. The security of medical devices has been getting most of the attention from regulators in recent years, but other devices that make up the medical internet of things and operational technology systems are also vulnerable to cyberattacks, federal authorities warned in a new advisory. First seen…
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SandboxAQ Announces Over $300 Million of Funding, Valued at $5.3bn
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Tags: technologySandboxAQ have announced a round of more than $300 million from Fred Alger Management, LLC, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Mumtalakat, Parkway Venture Capital, Breyer Capital, Rizvi Traverse, S32, US Innovative Technology Fund, Ava Investments, Eric Schmidt, Marc Benioff, David Siegel, Yann LeCun, IQT, and other prominent investors. The funding round valued the company at…
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Telegram’s algorithms promote extremist content, researchers say
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in SecurityNewsTelegram’s “similar channels” feature, introduced last year, recommends extremist channels even when users browse channels on nonpolitical topics such as celebrities or technology, according to a report by the U.S. nonprofit legal advocacy organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/telegram-algorithm-promotes-extremist-content-researchers-say
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
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Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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Don’t overlook these key SSE components
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Tags: access, business, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, fortinet, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, threatSecurity service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
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Cisco grabs SnapAttack for threat detection
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in SecurityNewsCisco is acquiring threat-detection startup SnapAttack for an undisclosed amount as it continues to expand its security portfolio.Established in 2001 by Booz Allen’s Dark Labs, SnapAttack is known for its threat detection and engineering technology, which melds threat intelligence, attack emulation, and behavioral analytics to help customers identify potential vulnerabilities and gaps in their networks, ideally…
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
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Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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Australia to Phase Out Weak Encryption Algorithms by 2030
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in SecurityNewsRegulators Say NIST’s 2035 Deadline for Insecure Encryption Could Be Too Late. Australia has rolled out an ambitious roadmap to prepare for future quantum-enabled cyberattacks. Regulators are ready to set an end date for several existing encryption algorithms in 2030 – five years earlier than the deadline set by National Institute of Standards and Technology…
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Classroom Manager: Online Classroom Management, Instruction, and Learning Made Easy
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in SecurityNewsTechnology is transforming teaching and learning in today’s classrooms by providing teachers and students with an ever-increasing array of digital tools and resources. The possibilities for innovation are endless, from video conferencing to virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI). While implementing these tools comes with a learning curve, teachers are embracing them due to their…
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Channel Women In Security: Empowering Partners In Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsAugie Staab and TD Synnex are redefining how cybersecurity fits within the IT channel. From leveraging data to identifying opportunities to breaking down technology silos, TD Synnex provides partners with the tools and strategies they need to succeed. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/empowering-partners-in-cybersecurity
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Next-gen cybercrime: The need for collaboration in 2025
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Tags: ai, attack, awareness, cloud, crime, crimes, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, framework, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, risk, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, training, vulnerabilityCybercrime is a relentless and evolving threat to organizations worldwide. However, with the right insights, we can significantly enhance our security, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of these criminals.FortiGuard Labs’ Cyberthreat Predictions for 2025 report is designed to provide exactly these insights. It identifies emerging threat trends for the coming year and offers actionable guidance…
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BlackBerry to Sell Cylance to Arctic Wolf
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in SecurityNewsArctic Wolf plans to integrate Cylance’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology into its extended detection and response (XDR) platform. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/blackberry-sell-cylance-arctic-wolf
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Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development
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in SecurityNewsMalware that’s made specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) control devices is still rare, but … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/17/ot-specific-malware-siemens-industrial-iot/
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An easy to follow NIST Compliance Checklist
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in SecurityNewsWe have seen how cyber attacks have disrupted organisations and businesses repeatedly. Mitigating emerging threats is crucial more than ever, and many organisations are at the forefront of combating them. One such organisation is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST has released many Special Publications (SP) regulations, each containing guidelines for improving……
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SandboxAQ Advances Global Cybersecurity Through Series of Milestones
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in SecurityNewsSandboxAQ, a leading technology company, has achieved significant milestones in cybersecurity research and development. The company’s dedicated team has made substantial contributions to the field, particularly in post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In 2024 alone, SandboxAQ has published 18 peer-reviewed papers, bringing the total number of cybersecurity publications since its spin-off from Alphabet in 2022 to 45.…
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How NCS is tackling the enterprise IT market
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in SecurityNewsThe technology service provider is counting on its government experience, global expert network and cyber security capabilities to penetrate the enterprise IT market First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617068/How-NCS-is-tackling-the-enterprise-IT-market
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Arctic Wolf to Buy Cylance for $160M to Boost AI-Driven XDR
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in SecurityNewsDeal With BlackBerry Integrates EDR for Hybrid XDR Platform for Midmarket Customers. Arctic Wolf is acquiring Cylance from BlackBerry for $160 million to integrate its AI-driven EDR technology into a hybrid XDR tool. The move aims to streamline cybersecurity for midmarket companies by combining services with product offerings, cutting operational complexity and boosting scalability. First…
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Arctic Wolf acquires Cylance from BlackBerry for $160 million
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Tags: technologyThe once-prominent technology firm bought Cylance for $1.4 billion in 2018. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/arctic-wolf-cylance-blackberry-acquisition/
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More limited US-China technology deal signed
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/more-limited-us-china-technology-deal-signed
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XDR provider Arctic Wolf buys BlackBerry’s Cylance suite
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Tags: ai, business, ceo, ciso, cybersecurity, detection, edr, endpoint, government, infrastructure, office, phone, risk, service, soc, technologyUS provider Arctic Wolf has struck a deal to buy BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security suite, which it will integrate into its Aurora extended detection and response (XDR) platform.Arctic Wolf said this morning that if the deal is approved by regulators, the company will be able to offer one of the largest open XDR security platforms…