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Top three factors leading to burnout at work
47% of employees report feeling stressed in their everyday life, but nearly 70% believe their employer would support them in a time of need, according to Mercer Marsh …
The biggest data security blind spot: Authorization
Too many people have access to company data they don’t need. Also, too many companies focus on authentication (verifying identity) as a security measure and overlook the …
How companies are struggling to build and run effective cybersecurity programs
A recent Code42 report reveals a rapidly growing number of inside risk incidents and a concerning lack of training and technology, further exacerbated by increasing workforce …
CISOs struggling to protect sensitive data records
Almost all IT and security leaders (96%) globally are concerned their organization will be unable to maintain business continuity following a cyberattack, according to Rubrik. …
Outdated cybersecurity practices leave door open for criminals
Organizations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an average of four attacks over five years in 2021 versus four attacks over the course of one year in …
IT and business services market shows resilience with positive growth outlook
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) from $1.13 trillion in 2022 to $1.2 trillion in 2023, or 5.7% year-over-year growth, …
Researchers discover sensitive corporate data on decommissioned routers
Looking at configuration data, 56% of decommissioned routers disposed of and sold on the secondary market contained sensitive corporate data, according to ESET. Of the …
5 free online cybersecurity resources for small businesses
As cyberattacks increase in frequency and sophistication, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Unlike larger enterprises, SMBs …
Security beyond software: The open source hardware security evolution
Mention IT security, and most people immediately think of software-based protections against software-based threats: ransomware, viruses, and other forms of malware. But …
Ransomware reinfection and its impact on businesses
Destructive ransomware attacks impact enterprises, governments, airlines, hospitals, hotels, and individuals, causing widespread system downtime, economic loss, and …
Quantifying cyber risk vital for business survival
Healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities are suffering long-term financial impact of major cyber attacks, according to ThreatConnect. “With the National Cyber Strategy coming …
Tight budgets and burnout push enterprises to outsource cybersecurity
With cybersecurity teams struggling to manage the remediation process and monitor for vulnerabilities, organizations are at a higher risk for security breaches, according to …