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8 Best Practices for CISO Effectiveness in 2023

Mar 7, 2023 By Ekran In Ekran
The third quarter of 2022 was challenging for government and corporate servers across the globe — we witnessed a 70% increase in data breaches over the second quarter’s numbers. Considering that security lapses are mainly on the shoulders of CISOs, it’s vital to know the instruments for improving their effectiveness. This blog post outlines a white paper written by former Gartner analyst Jonathan Care.
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Why Ransomware is Not Just a Technical or Insider Risk Problem

Feb 28, 2023 By Razorthorn In Razorthorn
In this video, we explore why ransomware is not just a technical or insider risk problem, but a larger issue with how we approach technology and economic factors. With multiple parties involved, it is difficult to get a handle on this prevalent issue. However, we discuss what organizations can do preemptively to protect themselves and have a stronger negotiation position against ransomware actors.
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The Biggest Cloud Security Challenges in 2023 and How to Avoid Them

Feb 27, 2023 By Travis Dillard In SecuritySenses
With the rapid growth of cloud technology, it is no surprise that security has become a major concern for organizations. Cloud computing provides numerous advantages in terms of cost savings and scalability, but these benefits come with risks. As businesses move to the cloud, they must be aware of the potential security threats and take appropriate steps to protect their data and systems from malicious actors.
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Top 5 Inadvertent Mistakes of Privileged Users and How to Prevent Them

Feb 8, 2023 By Ekran In Ekran
Your organization most likely has privileged users — employees, subcontractors, and even customers who are authorized to access critical applications and sensitive data. But those elevated access rights make an organization vulnerable. If a privileged user makes a mistake or an attacker gets access to a privileged account, your most valuable data is at risk.
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5 Data Center Security Threats Businesses Must be Aware of in 2023

Feb 1, 2023 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
As reported by CIOSEA News, global cyber attacks saw an increase by 38 percent in 2022. This is in comparison to the percentage of such attacks seen in 2021. It's an alarming situation, one that clearly shows that cyber security threats are constantly growing. In some countries, cyber attacks were more severe and greater in number than in others. DIGIT News reported that the UK saw a 77 percent increase in cyber attacks in 2022. These are astounding figures, and they all point to how dangerous cyberspace has become.
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How to Reduce Insider Threat Risks in a Hybrid Office: 10 Best Practices

Jan 27, 2023 By Ekran In Ekran
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we work forever. Although some part of the workforce returned to the office as soon as restrictions loosened, many employees wish to continue working remotely. According to data from Gartner, 60% of knowledge workers are remote, with at least 18% not planning to return to the office anytime soon. A hybrid office is a great option for both types of workers.
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Reducing the Risk of Insider Threats among New Employees

Jan 20, 2023 By Ekran In Ekran
New hires bring fresh ideas and unique skills but can also pose a threat. They can endanger your organization’s sensitive data and IT systems due to carelessness, lack of cybersecurity awareness, or malicious intent. The potential insider threats stemming from new employees are especially concerning for large organizations with a high flow of personnel who may find it challenging to thoroughly monitor and supervise all new hires security-wise.
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Bossware and the Future of Work

Jan 17, 2023 By Elizabeth Harz In Veriato

Recently, there has been considerable coverage of “bossware” and a focus on draconian types of “surveillance” some companies are using to stay on top of remote and flexible workforces. Articles claim companies are accessing the camera on laptops and tracking every movement so that employees can’t even go to the bathroom. In 1992, the New York Times ran a long article about Caller ID and how the new technology was an invasion of privacy.

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Threat detection review: Insider threats in cybersecurity

Jan 16, 2023 By ADAudit Plus In ManageEngine

Globally, 67% of companies experience between 21 to 40 insider-related incidents per year, according to Ponemon Institute’s The Cost of Insider Threats 2022 report. The same report reveals that the frequency and cost of insider attacks have increased significantly over the past two years. Insider threats are one of the tougher attacks to predict and prevent, because of the difficulty in identifying insiders.

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