The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. For now, AI is the copilot and humans remain irreplaceable in the cybersecurity equation. Educate your workforce.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2022

On October 11, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration released an informational statement about the current Administrations’ progress in strengthening America’s national cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

These Russian cyber actors are government organizations and include other parties who take their orders from the Russian military or intelligence organizations – while not technically under government control. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S.

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IG Guru

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Most companies ignore the importance of information governance in ensuring good cybersecurity. Advancing technology, such as cloud computing, increasing compliance mandates, and increasing amounts of data to be secured have made it essential to improve your cybersecurity strategies. Besides, the strategies should […].

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Dark Reading

JUNE 15, 2021

The federal government is emphasizing cybersecurity regulation, education, and defense strategies this year.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

million grant through the MassTech Collaborative’s MassCyberCenter to CyberTrust Massachusetts, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem, to support cybersecurity resiliency for Massachusetts communities and help develop a talent pipeline at Masschusetts colleges and universities to encourage students to enter the field.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

World Youth Skills Day 2023: Engaging Youth with Cybersecurity madhav Thu, 07/13/2023 - 04:56 In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Chicago, Ill.,

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To help provide some guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada hosted its 2023 technology, privacy and cybersecurity virtual summit. Our leading lawyers were joined by prominent industry leaders to discuss and explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the technology, privacy, and cybersecurity landscape.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. 16% of the State, Local, Tribal, and Tribunal (SLTT) government ransomware incidents reported to the MS-ISAC is 2022 were LockBit attacks. law enforcement).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 13, 2023

Key Points from the US National Cybersecurity Strategy 2023 divya Mon, 03/13/2023 - 15:39 On March 2, the Biden administration released its 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy, an attempt “ to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans.” Will the US benefit from a proactive security approach?

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 11, 2023

Too many people are unsure how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. Hiring managers who are worried about finding candidates because of the much-discussed cybersecurity skills gap should consider the underlying issue, which I'd like to call the cybersecurity careers gap. Explain what a cybersecurity career entails.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Plenty of criminals are searching for vulnerabilities in networks, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that cybersecurity issues have become more prevalent. Related: President Biden issues cybersecurity executive order. The National Cybersecurity Alliance ( NCSA ) and the U.S. government. Pursue cyber hygiene.

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Information Governance Perspectives

APRIL 20, 2021

Governments at all levels can educate and work with their communities to raise awareness of the risks and mitigation strategies that should be considered. The post Cybersecurity: Defending Freedom with Information Management appeared first on Rafael Moscatel. Coalitions of the willing have their limits. foia #aiim #jointchiefs.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. Roughly a week ago, KrebsOnSecurity was contacted by Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity firm. The Minnesota-based Internet provider U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Also read : Top Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tools for 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some of the biggest names in tech are promising to spend more than $30 billion to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, from securing the supply chain and expanding the adoption of the zero trust model to growing the talent pool , ramping up security awareness and revamping parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

As we enter 2022, the shortage of cybersecurity pros hasn’t gotten better. There are currently about 435,000 cybersecurity job openings available in the United States, up from approximately 314,000 in 2019. The Cybersecurity Hiring Gap. Obstacles to Cybersecurity Hiring. Government Initiatives.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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The Texas Record

AUGUST 27, 2019

On Friday, August 16, over twenty local government entities in Texas were targeted by a coordinated ransomware attack. This incident is the most recent in a year marked by cyberattacks on state and local governments across the country. Cybersecurity Best Practices. DIR offers cybersecurity resources to Texas local governments.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2021

A massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack shut down Belgiums’ government websites, internal networks were also impacted. A massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack hit most of the Belgium government ’s IT network, according to the media the attack also knocked offline internal systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2022, ransomware attacks targeted 105 state or municipal governments or agencies in the US, reads a report published by Emsisoft. Below are the attacks reported by Emsisoft: 105 local governments. “When it comes to cybersecurity incidents, it has always been hard to get accurate statistical information.”

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

. – June 20, 2023 – ThriveDX , the leader in cybersecurity and digital skills training, today announced the official launch of its new Cyber Academy for Enterprise. The cybersecurity talent shortage and lack of diversity, is one of the biggest challenges of human resources and cybersecurity leaders.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2021

Let’s talk about cyber risk in the maritime and port setting to better understand Maritime Port cybersecurity. In the absence of IMO guidelines on the management of cyber risks, we have to highlight the work of the ENISA “ European Union Agency for cybersecurity ”, that from Dec.,

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. “Knowing how to safeguard your personal information has never been more important than it is today. Give Data Brokers the Slip!

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Cybersecurity specialists here at Digital Forensics have built up a store of knowledge tracking criminal patterns while deploying countermeasures on behalf of our clients. Cybersecurity has similarly developed as a necessary countermeasure to prevent scammers from rampaging the privacies of citizens.

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

On December 9, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) met to discuss, among many other topics, three proposed draft regulations that were required by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Automated Decision-Making Technology, Cybersecurity Audits, and Risk Assessments.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

or MEDC, I’m prepared to rechristen Michigan the Cybersecurity Best Practices State. My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. Getting proactive.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach? Cybersecurity breach statistics to destroy your appetite". Another consequence is that 59% of retailers reported having five or more key management solutions, leading to increased vulnerabilities and cybersecurity challenges. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 07:07.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2022

Potable water and wastewater management is a top priority for cybersecurity professionals and the Biden administration alike. With new regulations and funding, companies must find the best way to implement and manage cybersecurity to protect these systems. Related: Keeping critical systems patched. Decentralized exposures.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2021

A group of technology luminaries have launched an effort to find and train a new generation of cybersecurity talent, an effort that will gain steam tomorrow with The Cyber Talent CIO Forum. Because the way the education system works, only a few people seem to go into cybersecurity. AP: The government has two big roles.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Employee cybersecurity training has come a long way in the last few years. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Top Cybersecurity Training Tools for Employees. Elevate Security. Proofpoint.

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