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Data Breach Settlement: Blackbaud Agrees to Pay $49.5M Introduction In a significant development in the data security landscape, Blackbaud, a prominent fundraising software company, has agreed to pay $49.5 million to settle a case brought by attorneys general from all 50 states. The settlement relates to a data breach that occurred in 2020, resulting in…
Cybersecurity Funding Increases Amidst Concerns of Privacy and Abuse of Smartphone Location Data Introduction The world of cybersecurity has seen significant developments in recent weeks, with a notable increase in funding for cybersecurity initiatives, along with concerns surrounding the abuse of smartphone location data by government agencies. These stories, which may have slipped under the…
The Complex Role of Security Researchers in Today’s World The Challenges of Sharing Vulnerability Information In the realm of cybersecurity, there is a delicate balance between raising awareness about vulnerabilities and potentially giving hackers the information they need to exploit those weaknesses. This dilemma is not new, as many security researchers have grappled with it…
De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently released a comprehensive guide titled “De-Identifying Government Datasets: Techniques and Governance.” This publication aims to provide government agencies with specific guidance on how to effectively remove identifying information from datasets, reducing privacy risks associated with the collection, processing,…
The Growing Accountability of Chief Information Security Officers In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of chief information security officers (CISOs) facing individual scrutiny and potential enforcement action for decisions that have affected their organizations. As companies access and handle more personal data than ever before, regulators are reexamining the significant responsibility this…
Cybersecurity and the Board: Moving from Words to Actions Introduction The current landscape of frequent high-profile data breaches has catapulted cybersecurity to the top of business agendas. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s requirements on cybersecurity reporting are driving organizations to improve their security positions. Consequently, management boards are increasingly including the Chief Information Security Officer…
The Importance of API Security Testing Internet Security and its Criticality Internet security and data privacy have always been essential topics of concern in the digital age. As technology advances, new challenges arise, and one such challenge is the security of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). APIs play a crucial role in connecting different software components…
Cybercriminals empowered with Generative AI can cause catastrophic damage As technology becomes more and more advanced, malicious actors have found new ways to exploit it. One of these ways is through the use of generative AI, a form of artificial intelligence technology that can generate various types of content based on natural language input or…
Sophisticated Malware Attacks and Generative AI The sudden increase in sophisticated malware attacks, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and organizational data breaches have raised concerns and questions of accountability. Investigations have revealed that these attacks are crafted by cybercriminals who have been empowered with generative AI technologies. The question that arises is who should be held…
Perimeter 81: Streamlining Network Security In today’s digital age, the protection of personal and business data is paramount. Cybersecurity threats can be costly, not just in financial terms but also in terms of lost trust and reputation. As a result, it is now more essential than ever to be well-equipped to mitigate potential risks to…