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    UK cyber chief warns country is at an inflection point as digital threats rise

    In his first major speech, NCSC CEO Richard Horne said state linked and criminal threat groups are working to undermine the nation’s reliance on technology. 

    By Dec. 3, 2024
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    When password rules change, who benefits?

    As the National Institute of Standards and Technology rolls out updated password guidance, some experts want to make passwords a thing of the past.

    By Sue Poremba • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Risk Management

    Now, public companies have to detail their cybersecurity risk management in annual filings, raising awareness on what many cyber experts already knew — security issues are business issues. 

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    FBI, CISA warn of heightened risk of BEC attacks during holiday season

    Authorities encouraged prompt reporting, which can help recover stolen payments.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    CrowdStrike avoids customer exodus after triggering global IT outage

    The cybersecurity vendor reported $33.9 million in expenses related to the July 19 incident, which caused the company to swing to a loss.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    As holiday season begins, US braces for looming risk of cyberattacks

    Security teams are on the alert for nation-state threats and ransomware as millions of workers break for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Healthcare providers will need to boost cyber defenses amid AI adoption: Moody’s

    AI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage heightened risks, according to the credit ratings agency.

    By Emily Olsen • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage

    The updates are part of a larger effort at the company to overhaul its internal security culture.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Palo Alto Networks boasts as customers coalesce on its platforms

    The cybersecurity vendor said it ended its fiscal Q1 with 1,100 platformization deals and remains on pace to reach at least 2,500 such deals within five years.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Opinion

    Security awareness and training is a method, not an outcome

    In 2024, the idea of human risk management shifted from concept to reality as frustrated CISOs looked for solutions beyond security awareness and training to make real change. 

    By Jinan Budge • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Splunk accelerates Cisco’s security business as core networking sales decline

    Security revenue doubled to $2 billion in Cisco’s recent quarter. Without Splunk’s contribution, its total revenue would have dropped 14%.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    National cyber director calls for streamlined security regulations

    Harry Coker Jr. assured critical infrastructure and private sector stakeholders that while standards are necessary, there is a need to harmonize burdensome compliance demands. 

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Opinion

    Who should be in the room when purchasing cyber insurance?

    Cyber exposure should be treated just as seriously as a fire event, each with a high potential to disrupt business for extended periods of time, Peter Hedberg of Corvus Insurance writes. 

    By Peter Hedberg • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Empowering the next generation of cyber leaders: Mentoring and talent development initiatives

    With guidance and support from mentorship programs and talent development initiatives, employees can become better equipped for success.

    Nov. 11, 2024
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    Tech executives reassess IT resilience in CrowdStrike outage aftermath

    Nearly all organizations have known operational weaknesses that leave IT systems vulnerable to service interruptions, according to Cockroach Labs.

    By Matt Ashare • Nov. 8, 2024
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    TSA proposes cyber risk management programs for surface transportation, pipeline operators

    The proposed rule would also require the disclosure of cyber incidents to CISA and physical security concerns to TSA.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Google Cloud to mandate MFA for all users in 2025

    The policy change puts the three largest cloud providers — AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud — in position to have MFA mandates for some or all customers next year.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Cyberattacks hit 1 in 3 SMBs last year

    Cyber woes for SMBs are exacerbated by a lack of resources to enact advanced security measures, Microsoft Security said in a report.

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    AI increases fraud risk, fintechs say

    Financial firms monitor for fraud by looking for unusual activity, but an artificial intelligence model can be trained to transact like a real person.

    By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 5, 2024
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    USDA, White House launch study to boost cyber resilience of rural water utilities

    A yearlong program with the National Rural Water Association will provide technical assistance to water utilities led by Vermont and Oregon officials.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Enterprise executives cite AI-assisted attacks as top emerging risk, Gartner finds

    The analyst firm’s survey underscores growing concern about potential, yet unrealized, scenarios involving AI’s potential role in attacks.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Executives worry over aging IT systems

    Despite ongoing modernization efforts, tech debt is still hindering mission-critical infrastructure, according to Kyndryl.

    By Matt Ashare • Nov. 1, 2024
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    As presidential election looms, disparate approaches to cyber policy come into focus

    Government officials and security leaders are hoping the nation’s need for cyber resilience will stand on bipartisan cooperation and transcend partisan politics regardless of the election results. 

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    CISA rolls out international strategic plan to bolster cyber cooperation

    The agency is looking to strengthen intel sharing with key cyber partners, raise security standards and ensure a more resilient global supply chain. 

    By Oct. 30, 2024
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    Delta, CrowdStrike file dueling lawsuits as squabble continues

    The airline seeks to recover damages of more than $500 million in the aftermath of a disruptive IT outage in July. The software provider is looking to hold its liability to the terms of its service agreement.

    By Roberto Torres • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Microsoft CEO asked board to cut pay in connection with security overhaul

    Yet, Satya Nadella's fiscal 2024 compensation far exceeded 2023 thanks to Microsoft's strong market performance. 

    By Oct. 25, 2024