Often regarded as the Californian version of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) aims to protect the personal information rights of Californian-based employees, contractors, customers, and vendors. The inclusion of third-party vendors means your Vendor Risk Management program needs to be updated to include CCPA compliance tracking, not only during due diligence but through the entire vendor security posture management process.

The Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2019. This framework outlined a series of security standards contractors must meet to win DoD contracts, so it’s a big concern for many companies. However, four years later, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rollout has yet to take effect. Part of this delay comes from the fact that the DoD has revamped the CMMC.

Cyberattacks on state and local governments are on the rise. In 2020, more than 100 government agencies, including municipalities, were targeted with ransomware – an increasingly popular attack vector. Recently, average down time from cyber attacks on these targets is 7.3 days and results in an average loss of $64,645. These incidents are costly and disruptive. Most state cybersecurity budgets are a paltry 0% to 3% of their overall IT budget on average.

Keeper Security has released its latest research, Password Management Report: Unifying Perception with Reality, which assesses the password habits of individuals across the United States and Europe.

In cybersecurity, being well-versed in the wide range of resources available for protecting and enhancing your digital environment is crucial. One of the most significant and effective tools is the Mitre ATT&CK Framework. Read on for an in-depth exploration of this critical cybersecurity framework and how you can apply it to your own organization.

Veracode Fix is now available as an add-on to Veracode Static Analysis for customers on the North American instance. Availability for customers on Veracode’s EMEA and FedRAMP instances will be coming soon!

While web browsing is a common activity, it seldom ensures privacy. Given the pervasive tracking mechanisms employed by websites and applications, individuals and businesses are turning towards proxy servers to safeguard their privacy. One can consider residential proxies as the foremost line of defense in maintaining online anonymity. However, proxy servers do more than just conceal your online identity; they offer an array of benefits that enable you to explore the internet without inhibitions.