Tag: technology
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7 top cybersecurity projects for 2025
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Tags: access, advisory, ai, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, framework, google, governance, infrastructure, intelligence, law, mitigation, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAs 2025 dawns, CISOs face the grim reality that the battle against cyberattackers never ends. Strong and carefully planned cybersecurity projects are the best way to stay a step ahead of attackers and prevent them gaining the upper hand.”Urgency is the mantra for 2025,” says Greg Sullivan, founding partner of cybersecurity services firm CIOSO Global.…
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Staying Ahead: Key Cloud-Native Security Practices
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in SecurityNewsCan Effective Non-Human Identities and Secrets Management Bolster Your Cloud-Native Security Practices? The revolution in technology has seen a significant shift in business operations, with many organizations adopting cloud-native applications. These applications offer various benefits, including scalability, versatility, and cost-efficiency. However, they also open a Pandora’s box of security threats. In the sea of these……
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Getting Better: Advances in Secrets Rotation Tech
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in SecurityNewsWhy is Secrets Rotation Technology Crucial in the Data Security Landscape? The safety of sensitive information matters more than ever. With the proliferation of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and a marked increase in cyber threats, the management of these identities is an integral part of the data management ecosystem. This is where Secrets Rotation technology shines,……
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Ridding your network of NTLM
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Tags: attack, authentication, cloud, crowdstrike, cve, email, encryption, exploit, group, hacker, ibm, Internet, jobs, malicious, microsoft, network, ntlm, password, service, technology, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsMicrosoft has hinted at a possible end to NTLM a few times, but with quite a few Windows 95 or 98 in use that do not support the alternative, Kerberos, it won’t be an easy job to do. There is the option to disable NTLM when using Azure Active Directory but that may not always…
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Information Security Manual (ISM)
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in SecurityNewsWhat is the Information Security Manual (ISM)? The Information Security Manual (ISM) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to help organizations protect their IT and operational technology systems, applications, and data from cyber threats. The ISM is relevant to industries like government, defense, finance, healthcare, and other sectors where sensitive……
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SailPoint IPO Filing Reveals Sales Growth, Improved Losses
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in SecurityNewsIn First Pure-Play Cybersecurity IPO Filing Since ’21, SailPoint Talks Channel Ties. SailPoint became the first pure-play cybersecurity company to pursue an initial public offering since 2021, revealing increased sales, improved losses and a heavy reliance on channel partners. Some 80% of its new customer transactions involved technology partners, system integrators, VARs or MSPs. First…
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SailPoint IPO Filing Reveals Sales Growth, Improving Losses
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in SecurityNewsIn First Pure-Play Cybersecurity IPO Filing Since ’21, SailPoint Talks Channel Ties. SailPoint became the first pure-play cybersecurity company to pursue an initial public offering since 2021, revealing increased sales, improved losses and a heavy reliance on channel partners. Some 80% of its new customer transactions involved technology partners, system integrators, VARs or MSPs. First…
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US Ban on Automotive Components Could Curb Supply Chain
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in SecurityNewsThe US Department of Commerce will prohibit the import of components for connected vehicles from China or Russia, as the US continues to ban technology it sees as potential national security threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/us-ban-automotive-components-supply-chain
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Singtel’s 5G network slicing to boost Singapore’s defence and security
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in SecurityNewsSingapore’s defence and security technology agencies will leverage Singtel’s 5G network slicing technology nationwide to combat evolving security threats and enhance national security First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618259/Singtels-5G-network-slicing-to-boost-Singapores-defence-and-security
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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cyber Actors Behind Treasury Breach and Salt Typhoon Attacks
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Tags: attack, breach, china, control, cyber, cybersecurity, government, hacker, network, office, technology, threatThe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions against two entities linked to major cyber activities targeting U.S. national security. The sanctions target Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based cyber actor involved in a recent compromise of Treasury Department networks, and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., a cybersecurity company connected…
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How organizations can secure their AI code
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Tags: ai, application-security, awareness, backdoor, breach, business, chatgpt, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, crime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, github, healthcare, LLM, malicious, ml, open-source, organized, programming, risk, risk-management, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2023, the team at data extraction startup Reworkd was under tight deadlines. Investors pressured them to monetize the platform, and they needed to migrate everything from Next.js to Python/FastAPI. To speed things up, the team decided to turn to ChatGPT to do some of the work. The AI-generated code appeared to function, so they…
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Midsize firms universally behind in slog toward DORA compliance
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Tags: ai, business, ciso, compliance, cybersecurity, dora, finance, germany, insurance, intelligence, monitoring, resilience, risk, service, skills, technology, toolBeginning Friday, Jan. 17, all EU financial institutions are now required to operate in compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The EU directive aims to increase cybersecurity in the financial industry. However, studies show that many companies are still struggling with implementation.According to a November 2024 survey from metafinanz, the average level of…
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Scammers Exploit Truth Social to Launch Phishing and Fraud Campaigns
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in SecurityNewsTruth Social, the social media platform launched by Trump Media & Technology Group in 2022, has become a First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/scammers-exploit-truth-social-to-launch-phishing-and-fraud-campaigns/
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Planet WGS-804HPT Industrial Switch flaws could be chained to achieve remote code execution
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in SecurityNewsCritical flaws in WGS-804HPT switches could be chained to gain remote code execution on Planet Technology’s industrial devices. The Planet WGS-804HPT industrial switch is used in building and home automation networks to provide connectivity of Internet of things (IoT) devices, IP surveillance cameras, and wireless LAN network applications. This switch family is equipped with a…
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm and actor over federal agency breach tied to Salt Typhoon
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned a Chinese cybersecurity firm and a Shanghai cyber actor for ties to Salt Typhoon and a federal agency breach. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., for its involvement in the activities of the Salt Typhoon APT group,…
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A Brief Guide for Dealing with ‘Humanless SOC’ Idiots
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in SecurityNewsimage by Meta.AI lampooning humanless SOC My former “colleagues” have written several serious pieces of research about why a SOC without humans will never happen (“Predict 2025: There Will Never Be an Autonomous SOC”, “The “Autonomous SOC” Is A Pipe Dream”, “Stop Trying To Take Humans Out Of Security Operations”). But I wanted to write…
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US hits back against China’s Salt Typhoon group
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Tags: attack, backdoor, china, cisa, ciso, communications, computer, control, crypto, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, detection, disinformation, espionage, exploit, finance, government, group, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, ivanti, law, malicious, mandiant, microsoft, network, north-korea, office, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityThe US is hitting back against the threat group, dubbed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, which is allegedly behind recent cyber attacks against American telecommunications providers, as part of a wider campaign against Chinese-based hacking.On Friday the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it is sanctioning Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology, a…
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5 Things Government Agencies Need to Know About Zero Trust
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Tags: access, application-security, attack, best-practice, business, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, gartner, government, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, nist, risk, skills, strategy, technology, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustZero trust as a concept is simple to grasp. Implementing a zero trust architecture, on the other hand, is complex because it involves addressing a unique mix of process, procedure, technology and user education. Here are some considerations to keep in mind as you begin your journey. Draft guidance on implementing a zero trust architecture,…
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Cisco’s homegrown AI to help enterprises navigate AI adoption
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in SecurityNewsAs the world rushes to integrate AI into all aspects of enterprise applications, there’s a pressing need to secure data-absorbing AI systems from malicious interferences.To achieve that, Cisco has announced Cisco AI Defense, a solution designed to address the risks introduced by the development, deployment, and usage of AI.According to Tom Gillis, SVP and GM…
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CISA unveils ‘Secure by Demand’ guidelines to bolster OT security
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Tags: attack, authentication, breach, ceo, cisa, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, flaw, framework, infrastructure, international, network, office, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with its international cybersecurity allies, has unveiled the “Secure by Demand” guidelines to safeguard operational technology (OT) environments. The framework provides a blueprint for OT owners and operators to prioritize cybersecurity when procuring digital products.This initiative addresses growing concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including energy…
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The High-Stakes Disconnect For ICS/OT Security
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in SecurityNewsWhy does ICS/OT need specific controls and its own cybersecurity budget today? Because treating ICS/OT security with an IT security playbook isn’t just ineffective”, it’s high risk.In the rapidly evolving domain of cybersecurity, the specific challenges and needs for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security distinctly stand out from traditional IT security.…
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Wultra Raises Euro3M to Defend Quantum Cyber Threats Targets Financial Institutions
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Tags: authentication, computing, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, fintech, risk, startup, technology, threatQuantum computing is set to revolutionize technology, but it also presents a significant security risk for financial institutions. Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised Euro3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming wave of quantum threats. The…
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The CFO may be the CISO’s most important business ally
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in SecurityNewsCISOs frequently encounter inherent conflicts with business colleagues in their day-to-day responsibilities. In many ways, this is the nature of setting security policies for an organization. But the goal for CISOs should be to reset this dynamic and forge a strong, collaborative alliance with their critical leadership counterparts.Take the CFO, for example. For many CISOs,…
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Stop wasting money on ineffective threat intelligence: 5 mistakes to avoid
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Tags: business, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, finance, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, malware, monitoring, risk, risk-management, siem, soc, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementStrong capabilities in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) can help take a cybersecurity program to the next level on many different fronts. When organizations choose quality sources of threat intelligence that are relevant to their technology environments and their business context, these external sources can not only power swifter threat detection but also help leaders better…
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Biden Signs Executive Order Aimed at Growing AI Infrastructure in the US
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in SecurityNewsThe executive order comes on the heels of the Biden administration’s proposed restrictions on exports of AI chips, an attempt to balance national security concerns about the technology with economic interests of producers and other countries. The post Biden Signs Executive Order Aimed at Growing AI Infrastructure in the US appeared first on SecurityWeek. First…
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US issues final rule barring Chinese, Russian connected car tech
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in SecurityNewsThe Commerce Department on Tuesday announced a new rule barring certain Chinese and Russian connected car technology from being imported to the United States.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-issues-rule-banning-chinese-russian-car-tech
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CNI operators should ask these 12 questions of their OT suppliers
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in SecurityNewsThe NCSC, CISA and others have set out 12 cyber security considerations CNI organisations and other users of operational technology should incorporate into their buying processes to force their suppliers to do better First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618018/CNI-operators-should-ask-these-12-questions-of-their-OT-suppliers