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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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    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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    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
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    4 ways AI could impact employees, workflows: Gartner

    Technology leaders can expect AI to continue to raise questions around workforce shifts, privacy procedures and security techniques.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 23, 2024
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    How to implement attack surface management

    ASM is a core component of exposure management that organizations can leverage to enhance vulnerability management. 

    By Steve Santos • Oct. 23, 2024
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    FCC expands cooperation with states on data security, privacy enforcement

    More states are working with the agency to investigate possible violations of consumer privacy and data security laws.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    CISOs are gaining influence among corporate leadership

    A Deloitte Global report shows CISOs are involved in a growing set of strategic decisions about digital transformation, cloud and other technology issues.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Sophos to buy Secureworks in $859M push into XDR

    The deal follows a marketwide push for vendor consolidation and a growing interest in more end-to-end offerings from a single provider.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Microsoft confirms partial loss of security log data on multiple platforms

    The company previously expanded free access to security logs on several platforms, including Purview, following the 2023 state-linked hack of Exchange Online.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    FBI, CISA seek input on software security, configuration changes

    Authorities are seeking public comment on steps the software industry can take to make their products more resistant to malicious threat activity.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Majority of global CISOs want to split roles as regulatory burdens grow

    Trellix research shows rising cybersecurity demands from the SEC and other government bodies are pushing CISOs even closer to the edge.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Where organizations invest after a data breach

    Asking customers to foot the bill for data breach remediation will not prevent future data breaches or address the issues that cause costs to increase.

    By Sue Poremba • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Leading CISOs weigh in on AI’s role in security: 7 key takeaways

    Learn how CISOs are approaching AI adoption and embracing innovation -- while mitigating risk.

    By Thomas Kinsella, COO and co-founder • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Decrease in deals and large rounds cut cyber funding to $2.1B in Q3

    The decline in funding accentuates the inconsistent pace of venture capital investments in cyber startups.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Cyber risk tops C-suite concerns heading into US election

    A report by PwC shows American business leaders will continue to focus on data regulation, AI and technology investments regardless of which party prevails in November.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    CIOs turn to NIST to tackle generative AI’s many risks

    Discover's CIO is one of many tech leaders working to limit generative AI missteps by turning to risk management frameworks to get deployment right from the outset.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 9, 2024
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    CISOs, C-suite remain at odds over corporate cyber resilience

    Security and IT executives, more than a year after a SEC vote on incident disclosure, still face an uphill battle to articulate risk strategy.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Counter Ransomware Initiative summit emphasizes arduous effort

    An international collective of cyber officials continued discussions with the White House on how to counter ransomware attacks, reduce payments and increase response capabilities.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024