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The risk to OT networks is real, and it’s dangerous for business leaders to ignore
Data from the new CyberX CyberX Global ICS & IIoT Risk Report shows major security gaps remain in key areas such as plain-text passwords, direct connections to the …

66% UK SMBs believe they are being aggressively targeted by fraudsters
More than half (52%) of online SMBs globally worry that the move to frictionless payments, such as transactions that take place behind the scenes in apps, is leaving them more …

IoT has potential to innovate, but is it secure?
While the Internet of Things has the potential to drive the next wave of online innovation, it needs to be grounded on secure networks that prevent cyber criminals from …

How to make the CFO your best cybersecurity friend
I’m bad dinner company. As the CFO of a cloud technology provider, I like to speak about finance and cybersecurity, two topics entirely capable of putting my dinner guests to …

Most consumers worry about cybercrime, but are not aware of what can be done about it
There is a high level of concern among consumers about the risks associated with cybercrime from their smart devices, and one in four claims to be a victim of a cyberattack. …

Why you should take an operational approach to risk management
Combining two seemingly unrelated entities to make a better, more useful creation is a keystone of innovation. Think of products like the clock radio and the wheeled suitcase, …

Security budgets are rising, but is it enough?
A majority of companies (54 percent) are worried that they will soon outgrow their security solutions, according to Threat Stack. While budgets are expected to increase by 19 …

USA and China identified as top cyber attack sources
NSFOCUS released its H1 Cybersecurity Insights report, which analyzed traffic from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. Crypto miners Since the end of March, the number of crypto …

Seven key digital disruptions CIOs may not seeing coming
Gartner revealed seven digital disruptions that organizations may not be prepared for. These include several categories of disruption, each of which represents a significant …

Week in review: Pentagon data breach, cybersecurity workforce gap, who gets spear phished?
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Who gets spear phished, and why? Spear phishing is one of the most successful methods …

Who gets spear phished, and why?
The story of nearly every notable data breach in recent memory begins in pretty much the same way: Once upon a time, someone got spear phished… Whether it’s a government …

The global cybersecurity workforce gap is widening
New (ISC)2 research shows a widening of the global cybersecurity workforce gap to nearly three million across North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the …
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