API security is a critical concern for industries that are undergoing digital transformation. Financial services and insurance sectors are particularly vulnerable due to the increasing number of APIs they need to manage. As early adopters of digitalization, these sectors face unique challenges requiring a customized API security approach.

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced regarding a significant breach involving Cisco, exposing sensitive data from various organizations. This blog post delves into the details of the breach, the compromised data, the implicated companies, and the methods used by attackers to gain access to such critical information.

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Fall 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the 14th consecutive quarter! The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence. Based on 318 G2 customer reviews, KnowBe4’s PhishER platform is the top ranked SOAR software.

Collaboration is critical to take down today’s most advanced adversaries. CrowdStrike regularly works with law enforcement agencies and industry leaders to identify, track and stop cyber threats. We recently cooperated with the Department of Justice as part of a broader effort to disrupt two individuals heavily involved in operating Anonymous Sudan.

Insurance companies handle vast amounts of sensitive customer data such as personal information, financial records, and health details. As such, they must comply with strict data protection requirements. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. In this article, you’ll learn about the best data protection practices for the insurance industry.

New research shows that less malicious emails are getting past security scanners to the inbox, but also provides details about how phishing emails are becoming increasingly dangerous. So much of our training is centered around elevating the employee’s state of cyber awareness so that when they do come across that sketchy email or that too good to be true web page, they know better. But it’s only one part of a larger cybersecurity effort within an organization.

We’ve all been there—staring at code, hoping no hidden traps are waiting to cause chaos down the line. That’s where secure code reviews come in. Think of them as your last chance to catch those pesky bugs and vulnerabilities before they wreak havoc. And here’s a little reality check—those cutting-edge LLMs? They suggest insecure code 30% of the time. So, even with AI on our side, we still need to stay sharp.