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5 Ways to Improve Insider Threat Prevention

Richard Henderson • March 15, 2018

If you browsed the latest security headlines, you'd probably think the majority of data breaches were related to hackers, political activists, malware or phishing. While the latter two hint at it, the truth is that nearly half of all data breaches can be traced back to insiders in some capacity.

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How 'Slingshot' Router Malware Lurked for Six Years

Jeremy Kirk • March 12, 2018

Kaspersky Lab says it has uncovered an elegantly written piece of malware that leverages a Latvian-designed router to launch stealthy attacks. The security firm hints that the malicious code could only have come from a well-resourced attacker, but it stops short of naming one.

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IoT Devices: Reducing the Risks

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • February 27, 2018

Attorney Steven Teppler, who recently wrote a report that addresses risks related to the internet of things, offers insights on risk management steps organizations in all sectors must take as IoT devices proliferate in the enterprise.

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Ransomware Costing Organizations Billions as CIO's and CISO's Lose Their Jobs

Zscaler • February 27, 2018

There is no doubt that every organization now requires advanced malware protection. Even so, there are plenty of organizations that have either not yet implemented this protection, or have it only somewhat implemented. Do these organizations recklessly believe they won't be targeted? Do they think their investment in...

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Modernizing Malware Security with Cloud Sandboxing in the Public Sector

February 27, 2018

For public sector technology leaders evaluating technologies to combat malware attacks, this report offers important considerations for deploying cloud-based security. Ransomware and other data security threats are a serious concern for any organization, but the stakes are higher and the risks are greater for...

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The State of Organizations' Security Posture as of Q1 2018

Tata Communications • February 27, 2018

As of Q1 2018, the global cybersecurity community finds themselves inundated with both internal and external advanced threat actors who are stealthier, more resilient and sadly, more effective than they have ever been before. Many organizations are coming to terms with deciding whether their security posture is...

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Security Pros and Cons on Different Cloud Types: SANS Analysis

February 21, 2018

As cloud computing services evolve, the cloud opens up entirely new ways for potential attacks. Cloud systems and images have operating system and component vulnerabilities just like those in the enterprise. For example, Heartbleed, Shellshock and other major bugs can affect cloud systems, and there are new issues to...

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Healing From "Ransomwaricis" - Immunizing Connected Medical Devices

Ariel Shuper • October 4, 2017

Ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations threaten vulnerable systems that are part of a larger ecosystem. The fast propagation of ransomware attacks creates significant damage spanning beyond the infected systems, often resulting in the shutting down of healthcare operations. While cybersecurity ecosystems...

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Medical Devices: Treat Them Like Untrusted End-User Devices

Jennings Aske , Marianne Kolbasuk McGee , Dave Nathans , Dale Nordenberg, MD , Suzanne Schwartz, Director for Strategic Partnerships & Technology Innovation at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA , Steven W. Teppler • October 4, 2017

Protecting end-user devices is an essential part of any information security strategy. But many healthcare organizations have literally thousands of connected medical devices - from infusion pumps to heart monitors - used in patient treatment that can be vulnerable, opening the door to a broader cyberattack....

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What's the Next Breach that No One Anticipates? From Ransomware to IoT

Vikrant Arora , Mark Eggleston , David Houlding , Marianne Kolbasuk McGee , Steven W. Teppler • October 4, 2017

Ransomware has already crippled the ability of some targeted healthcare organizations to access patient records, interrupting delivery of care for days. But will the next iteration of malware attacks bring even more disruption, and perhaps have an even more devastating impact on patients? Cyberattacks involving...

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The Growing Dangers of Interconnectedness and Its Adverse Impact on Availability, Reliability and Reputation

David Hahn • June 13, 2017

When an attack strikes, the first task on-hand for anyone working in cybersecurity is to stop the disruption; the second task is to ensure that critical data is protected. And for Fortune 500 companies and other leading U.S. businesses like Hearst Corp. - a media and business information conglomerate with ownership of...

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Unintended Consequences of the IoT

Bryce Austin • June 5, 2017

The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will surpass the number of people on the planet by the end of the year. These devices can potentially provide a direct conduit to some very private and valuable information in your company. In our rush to connect everything, security and privacy are often afterthoughts....

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Internet of Everything: Please Don't Connect First & Secure Later

Phil Marshall • May 31, 2017

While the Internet of Things is offering new ways for enterprises to collect data to improve their businesses, it has a dark side: security. Over the past year, IoT devices have been used for devastating distributed denial-of service attacks. IoT manufacturers have been blamed for poor security controls, and companies...

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'Internet of Evil Things' is CISOs' Next Nightmare: Developing a Risk and Compliance Framework

Santosh Khadsare • December 9, 2016

With over 83 percent of companies having printers in their default configuration, with default passwords, and unencrypted Wi-Fi, what will be the threat landscape within smart cities, where there is even less security governance? The number of IoT devices will proliferate to over one trillion in the next few...

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Encryption: Avoiding Missteps

Alan Phillips • October 20, 2016

Because hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations in search of valuable patient information, it's more important than ever to ensure that data remains inaccessible to intruders. In addition to using the very latest techniques to fight malware, hospitals, clinics and others need to use effective...

Internet of Things Security

5 Ways to Improve Insider Threat Prevention

How 'Slingshot' Router Malware Lurked for Six Years

IoT Devices: Reducing the Risks

Ransomware Costing Organizations Billions as CIO's and CISO's Lose Their Jobs

Modernizing Malware Security with Cloud Sandboxing in the Public Sector

The State of Organizations' Security Posture as of Q1 2018

Security Pros and Cons on Different Cloud Types: SANS Analysis

Healing From "Ransomwaricis" - Immunizing Connected Medical Devices

Medical Devices: Treat Them Like Untrusted End-User Devices

What's the Next Breach that No One Anticipates? From Ransomware to IoT

The Growing Dangers of Interconnectedness and Its Adverse Impact on Availability, Reliability and Reputation

Unintended Consequences of the IoT

Internet of Everything: Please Don't Connect First & Secure Later

'Internet of Evil Things' is CISOs' Next Nightmare: Developing a Risk and Compliance Framework

Encryption: Avoiding Missteps

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