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Physical Security Escape Room: A Unique Approach to Security Awareness Training Recent statistics have highlighted the crucial role of human error in data breaches and security incidents. In fact, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches involve the human element, including social engineering attacks, errors, or misuse. As a result, organizations…
Report: Widespread Use of Weak Passwords Poses Serious Security Threat Introduction A recent study conducted by Outpost24, a cybersecurity company, has unveiled alarming trends in password security within the realm of IT administration. The research involved analyzing over 1.8 million pages identified as admin portals, revealing that approximately 40,000 of these portals still employ the…
Stop digital criminals with basic cyber hygiene practices, says expert The Global Cybercrime Epidemic The world is currently facing an escalating global cybercrime crisis, with the annual cost estimated at a staggering US$8 trillion. While it is true that the majority of attempted cyberattacks are successfully thwarted, the remaining 1% that manage to slip through…
The Urgent Plea to Fix Misconfiguration Errors in Network Defenses Cybersecurity Agencies Highlight Top 10 Network Configuration vulnerabilities The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have jointly called on network defenders to prioritize addressing easily exploitable misconfiguration errors that present significant vulnerabilities in organizations’ cybersecurity infrastructure. In a recent…
Government CISA, NSA Publish Guidance on IAM Challenges for Developers, Vendors October 5, 2023 The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have recently released new guidance on implementing identity and access management (IAM) that focuses on the challenges faced by developers and vendors. The document, titled “Identity and…
Analysis: Recognizing the Importance of the Human Layer in Cybersecurity The Neglected Human Layer In the conversation around cybersecurity breaches and the effectiveness of awareness training, there is often a tendency to place the blame solely on human error. People argue that no matter how much training employees receive, there will always be someone who…
Hubble CEO Emphasizes “Back to Basics” Approach to Cybersecurity In a bid to strengthen cybersecurity practices, Hubble CEO Tom Parker has been advocating for a “back to basics” approach. Parker believes that there is still significant progress to be made in implementing even the most fundamental systems and processes. He notes that security asset visibility…
The Importance of Internet Security In today’s increasingly digital world, internet security has become a paramount concern for individuals and businesses alike. The rise of cyber threats such as malware, phishing, and data breaches has left many vulnerable to potential harm. It is therefore imperative to take proactive measures to protect our devices and data…
Industrial Control System Security Demands Different Protocols and Objectives Than IT Security The assumption that training and preparation done for the IT side of a network will extend automatically to operational technology security or industrial control systems (OT/ICS) ignores the differences between the two. While OT security may share commonalities with IT security, it demands…