ID badges are a two-edged sword, providing security and convenience on one hand, but risking exposure of sensitive data on the other.

According to the CrowdStrike 2023 Global Threat Report, there was a 95% increase in cloud exploits in 2022, with a three-fold increase in cases involving cloud-conscious threat actors. The cloud is rapidly becoming a major battleground for cyberattacks — and the cost of a breach has never been higher.

The thriving online marketplace holds boundless opportunities for businesses and consumers. But lurking beneath the surface of convenient digital transactions is a persistent threat: ecommerce fraud. Consider the unsuspecting customer who stumbles upon what looks like your online store, snags a coveted deal, and enters their payment details—only to find out later that a fraudster has stolen their financial data from a spoofed website.

At the turn of the millennium, few people were worried about cybercrime. The Good Friday Agreement had just come into effect, the US expelled a Russian diplomat for spying, and the threat of the Y2K bug loomed. ILOVEYOU, the computer worm that catapulted cybercrime into the public consciousness, was still five months away. Today, things couldn't be more different.

Boards of directors are working to improve their ability to oversee cybersecurity risk management. This is in response to the growing frequency and severity of cyberattacks, as well as new regulations that require organizations to take a more proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) security has become crucial to modern software development practices. As the speed of software development increases with DevOps and Agile methodologies, there is a growing need to ensure the integrity of software across the entire development pipeline.

Dealing with cybersecurity threats has become a constant challenge for organizations and tech professionals. The landscape is evolving, with cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. As we step into 2024, a year marked by economic uncertainty, staff layoffs, and the aftermath of widespread hybrid and remote work adoption, cyber threats are poised to exploit vulnerabilities within organizations.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) is a three-location care network that delivers solutions for cancer patients. They are an independent organization that provides experience for the University of Washington’s Medicine programs. FHCC’s multiple locations allow for over 400 treatment trials, giving even patients with advanced diagnoses hope for the future.