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    Confidential computing critical for cloud security, Google and Intel say

    Confidential computing aims to isolate and encrypt data in use. The technology is young, but it could deliver significant gains for cloud security.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    K-12 schools lack resources, funding to combat ransomware threat

    One-fifth of schools spend less than 1% of their IT budgets on security, a MS-ISAC report shows.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Top 5 stories from Cybersecurity Dive

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    5 security musts for industrial control systems

    OT involves a collection of dedicated systems and physics, and that creates distinct security requirements, said Robert M. Lee, CEO and co-founder at Dragos.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Mondelē​​z settlement in NotPetya case renews concerns about cyber insurance coverage

    The legal dispute between the snack giant and insurer Zurich American, which lasted four years, raises further questions about how insurers cover acts of cyber war.

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Face it, password policies and managers are not protecting users

    Passwords haven’t worked as a solid security strategy in a long time. The policies are there, so why are passwords security’s weak spot?

    By Sue Poremba • Nov. 7, 2022
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    How to implement an effective system to address third-party risk

    Current processes for assessing and managing third-party cybersecurity risks are cumbersome and ineffective. CISOs must adopt new principles to address business exposure.

    By Sam Olyaei • Nov. 7, 2022
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    CISA demystifies phishing-resistant MFA

    The “gold standard” safeguard isn’t a one-size-fits-all or all-or-nothing endeavor. For most organizations, a phased approach works best.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
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    NIST seeks water industry feedback on boosting cyber resilience

    The Biden administration is turning its security attention to the water and wastewater treatment industry, which has become vulnerable to cyberattacks as facilities grow more digital.

    By • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Industrial providers ramp up cyber risk posture as OT threats evolve

    The majority of industrial organizations have increased OT security budgets and conducted security audits but aging technology and staffing woes persist, a new report found. 

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
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    ‘Point solutions just need to die’: The end of the one-trick security tool

    The deconstruction of security products has foisted many avoidable challenges upon organizations and the industry at large.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Microsoft security business surges as cloud segment hit by slumping economy

    Higher energy costs and the macro economic slowdown is impacting the company’s cloud segment, while it continues to grow its enterprise security business.

    By • Oct. 26, 2022
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    Help wanted for 3.4M jobs: Cyber workforce shortage is an acute, worldwide problem

    Research from (ICS)2 shows an ongoing skills gap in the information security space is under greater pressure than before.

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    4 security predictions from Google’s cyber leaders

    The hopeful forecasts aren’t exclusive to Google’s cybersecurity experts. Many believe the industry is poised to deliver on its mission with greater efficiency and effect.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    4 ways Target dynamically tracks the most alarming threats

    The retailer’s threat analysts identify stakeholders and map adversaries’ intents and capabilities. The company notes it’s also important to not treat all threats equally.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Uber ex-CSO verdict raises thorny issues of cyber governance and transparency

    The former chief security officer of the ride-sharing firm is seen by many as a scapegoat for an unsupervised and unaccountable corporate culture.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Cybersecurity spending on pace to surpass $260B by 2026

    Gartner pinned annual double-digit growth on three transitionary megatrends: remote work, zero trust network access, and the cloud.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Mandiant CEO pledges to automate threat intel under Google

    Google’s chops in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and analytics play a central role in Mandiant’s emboldened vision.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    As cybersecurity threats rage, colleges invest in risk prevention and pay higher insurance premiums

    Cyber insurance policy renewal price increases are typically between 40% and 60%, with some increases hitting the triple digits, S&P said.

    By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 14, 2022
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    4 tips to protect IT employees from phishing attacks

    No one is perfect, and that includes your IT professionals. Here's what security experts say could help mitigate human error.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Signs of stability emerge in turbulent cyber insurance market

    Rates continue to soar, but Marsh research shows the pace of increases is slowing. 

    By Naomi Eide • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Microsoft’s CISO on why cloud matters for security response

    Cloud can give companies insight into current and future threats as the landscape grows more complex, said Bret Arsenault.

    By Roberto Torres • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Mandiant propels Google Cloud’s security prospects

    With Mandiant officially under his wing, Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables expects the incident responders to help Google become a proactive force.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    What is phishing-resistant multifactor authentication? It’s complicated.

    Physical keys with cryptographic protocols can deliver higher levels of assurance, but organizations shouldn’t conflate resistance with infallibility.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    CISOs, corporate boards in wide disagreement on cyber resilience

    A study backed by researchers from MIT shows corporate boards are more focused on cyber risk, but are out of alignment with CISOs on key issues. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Cybersecurity needs a statewide approach, report finds

    Research from Deloitte and state CIOs shows cities often hesitate to work with states on cybersecurity to protect their autonomy, but local government cyber grants could change that. 

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2022