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Network Security

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Cyber preparedness essential to protect EU from large scale cyber attacks

The possibility of a large-scale cyber-attack having serious repercussions in the physical world and crippling an entire sector or society, is no longer unthinkable. Preparing for major cross-border cyber-attacks To prepare for major cross-border cyber-attacks, an EU Law Enforcement Emergency Response Protocol has been adopted by the Council of the European Union. The Protocol gives…

Network Security

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Tax season scaries: How to keep your data safe from insider threats

With April 15 quickly approaching, companies across the country are rushing to get their taxes filed. This often requires third party specialists who are well-versed in corporate taxes and prepared to navigate new regulations. While the right contractors are extremely valuable during tax season specifically, they shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to managing insider…

Malware & Threats

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2019 may be a record year for enterprise breaches, but secure collaboration tools could help

Despite business executives agreeing that cybersecurity is a major challenge, businesses globally are severely unprepared for cyberattacks. 44% of business executives from Europe and the United States said they shared sensitive information over email, yet 35% admitted they are unaware of the ways in which their organization is protecting its sensitive information, communications and data,…

Malware & Threats

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Current phishing defense strategies and execution are not hitting the mark

Few professionals are completely confident in their ability to assess the effectiveness of their phishing awareness efforts. In a new paper, Phishing Defense and Governance, released in partnership with Terranova Security, ISACA outlines key takeaways from this phishing research that reached security, assurance, risk and governance professionals, including: Only a slight majority (63 percent) regularly…

Mobile Security

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90% of consumers value additional security measures to verify mobile-based transactions

A strong majority of US adults value additional security measures for mobile transactions, with 90% reporting they would want the ability to approve some or all mobile device transactions before the transaction is completed, and 71% interested in approving all such transactions. One in five (19%) would prefer only to approve some transactions, such as…

Network Security

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Network performance requirements grow in the era of 5G: Are your security processes ready?

The new generation of 5G cellular networks are beginning to be rolled out in leading countries like the U.S., bringing to life the promise of connecting everything from sensors and systems to robots and platforms. With unmatched reliability, capacity and low latency, 5G is forming the foundation of an automated “whole” that operates in mission-critical…

Malware & Threats

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Researchers unveil February 2019’s most wanted malware

Coinhive has once again led Check Point’s Global Threat Index for the 15th consecutive month, despite the announcement that its services have been shut down from March 8th 2019. GandCrab ransomware Researchers have also discovered several widespread campaigns distributing the GandCrab ransomware that have targeted Japan, Germany, Canada and Australia. These nations are just part…

Network Security

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What happened to trust and transparency in cybersecurity?

Today, we need proactive security measures that protect the organization responsibly, mitigate risk, and adapt to an ever-changing world. This can only be truly achieved with transparency across the organization. I’ve given presentations before where I’ve asked a room full of people to raise their hand if they are in charge of cybersecurity. I’ll get…