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EPA Alert Warns Nation's Drinking Water at Risk: SecurityScorecard's recommendations for securing critical infrastructure

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned that cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe. The agency urged water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water. According to the EPA, there are more than 150,000 public water systems across the U.S. serving over 300 million people—virtually all of which are administered and secured at local levels of government.

What is Identity Theft Insurance? Is it Worth It?

When a data breach happens, criminals may instantly expose millions of personal, financial, and medical information. They can then use that compromised data to break into other systems, help commit consumer frauds schemes, or be sold to the highest bidder. If that compromised information also contains personally identifiable information (PII), those exposed may fall victim to identity theft.

Shadow AI: how employees are leading the charge in AI adoption and putting company data at risk

Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, generative AI has emerged as one of the fastest-adopted technologies in the workplace ever. But, as seen in past paradigm shifts like cloud computing, the productivity benefits of this new technology are balanced with new risks.

Top 10 FFXIV Items to Have In Your Inventory: Gear, Mounts, and Weapons

The world of Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) is vast and filled with an endless array of items to collect, from powerful gear and weapons to unique mounts, minions, and more. As you start on with your adventures across Eorzea and beyond, effective inventory management becomes crucial. Having the right items at the right time can make all the difference in your journey. In this article, we'll go through the 10 must-have items that every FFXIV player should strive for. Let's begin.

How to Spot and Avoid the Most Common Online Scams

In 2024, online scams continue to run rampant, with cybercriminals constantly adapting their tactics to exploit unsuspecting victims. From phishing emails and fake websites to social media fraud and pop-up scams, the digital landscape is fraught with potential pitfalls. While scammers are always developing new schemes, many of these online traps share common red flags that savvy internet users can learn to spot.

The Cyber Security Risks of The Remote Work Revolution

The COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a seismic shift in how we work, transforming remote work from a niche arrangement to a mainstream necessity. While this shift has unlocked numerous benefits such as increased flexibility, reduced commute times, and enhanced work-life balance, it has also exposed organisations to a new array of cyber security risks. Cyber attacks were expected to have cost the world $8 trillion USD in 2023, with that number expected to rise to $9.5 trillion in 2024 and $10.5 trillion in 2025.

Making Data Integrity Easy: Simplifying NIST CSF with Tripwire

When you think of the cybersecurity "CIA" triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, which one of those is most important to your organization? While the answer may vary by season for your organization, there is no argument that they are all equally vital sides of that CIA triangle, and each deserves the correct level of care and attention.

Closing the Skills Gap for Women in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is more important than ever. With a skyrocketing number of cyber threats and data breaches, organizations are always on the lookout for ways to strengthen their online defenses. However, one major obstacle the cybersecurity sector faces is a lack of diversity and representation of women. According to Cybersecurity Ventures research, only a quarter (25%) of global cybersecurity jobs were held by women in 2022.