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The Rising Threat: Why Insurance Companies Face Major Risks in Cyberattacks

Patel Maya1 year ago013 mins

## Insurance Companies Face Increasing Cyberattacks: The Threat to Confidential Data In recent years, insurance companies have become prime targets for cyberattackers, who are increasingly focused on exploiting the vast amount of personal, medical, corporate, and other confidential data that can be monetized after a successful breach. This trend has only intensified in 2023, with…

Rampant Risks: Analyzing a Recent Supply Chain Attack Unleashed by a Rogue npm Package

Morgan Sarah1 year ago09 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information has become paramount. IT professionals play a crucial role in ensuring that their organizations adhere to various regulations and frameworks designed to safeguard data and infrastructure. In this article,…

The Lingering Threat: Assessing the Decrease in Internet-Exposed ICS Devices

Morgan Sarah1 year ago011 mins

The Decrease in Internet-Exposed Industrial Control Systems (ICS) A recent report from cybersecurity ratings company Bitsight has revealed that the number of internet-exposed industrial control systems (ICS) has dropped below 100,000 as of June 2023. This marks a significant decrease from the approximately 140,000 internet-exposed ICS observed in 2019. The report also highlights a decrease…

The Role of Threat Intelligence in Risk Mitigation

Nguyen Michael1 year ago012 mins

Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks: The Need for Effective Risk Management In recent years, the risks posed by third-party cybersecurity breaches have increased substantially. Organizations need to implement effective third-party risk management programs to mitigate these risks and protect themselves from attacks that originate from their partners, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and other third parties. The key to…

The New Imperative: Why Attack Surface Management Is More Critical Than Ever

Emma Thompson1 year ago07 mins

Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform: A Game Changer for IT Managers As we become more connected, the threats facing our networks have also become more sophisticated. With the increasing frequency and complexity of security attacks, IT managers are struggling to keep up. This is where Perimeter 81 comes in. Perimeter 81 is a network security…