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The internet's 'father' says it was born with two big flaws

Jan 20, 2019 5:37:23 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
BusinessInsider just posted an article that confirms something I have been saying for years. There is some contrary data though. We may be looking at a light version of rewriting history. ...
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Brand-New Tool: Password Exposure Test Identifies Risky Users

Jan 15, 2019 9:29:06 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Cybercriminals are constantly coming out with new ways to hack into your network and steal your organization’s confidential information. According to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Report, ...
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Is Anyone in Charge of Information Security? Krebs Finds a Lack of Leadership Mentioned in 100 Largest Companies in the World

Dec 26, 2018 11:01:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
If there’s anyone who is close to the pulse of security, it’s Brian Krebs. In one of his recent articles, he discusses how organizations discuss how very important information security ...
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"2019 Crystal Ball" On-Demand Webinar: What Security Experts Worry About for 2019

Dec 5, 2018 10:22:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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[Heads-up] U.S. Government: "Your Weak Cyber Security Violates Federal Law"

Oct 21, 2018 8:36:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Reuters just made me aware of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission report about a recent SEC investigation of nine companies that had been victims of CEO fraud had sufficient ...
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CEOs and Boards are Unprepared for Cyber Risk

Oct 18, 2018 11:25:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Deloitte’s CEO and Board Risk Management Survey shows organizations are unprepared for the future of cyberattack at the highest levels.
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75% of Users Don’t Know Cyber Security Best Practices

Oct 18, 2018 11:20:22 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
New data from MediaPRO’s third annual State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report shows users are less prepared this year to address the risk of cyberthreat.
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The Need for Security Champions as Part of Your Security Culture

Sep 20, 2018 2:59:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
Security cultures don’t exist within organizations because IT wills them to. With the increase in attacks, organizations need internal advocates for the necessary shift in corporate ...
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Cyber Attacks Cost German Industry Almost $50 Billion: Study

Sep 14, 2018 6:01:28 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
BERLIN (Reuters) – Two thirds of Germany’s manufacturers have been hit by cyber-crime attacks, costing industry in Europe’s largest economy some 43 billion euros ($50 billion), according ...
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Healthcare Organizations are Unprepared Without Cybersecurity Insurance!

Aug 31, 2018 2:22:45 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
With the Healthcare industry as a primary target by cybercriminals, analytics firm FICO’s latest findings indicate Healthcare is simply not ready for the aftermath of a cyberattack.
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SMBs Remain a Focus of Cyber Attacks in 2018

Aug 24, 2018 1:09:28 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
With a majority of SMBs experiencing an increase in attack frequency and sophistication in 2018, cybersecurity efforts need to be a primary emphasis for IT teams in the SMB.
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Great "Defense-in-Depth" InfoGraphic

Aug 19, 2018 11:25:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Michael Fisher shared this on Twitter. Very nice and gives an immediate overview of #CyberSecurity Defense-in-Depth with all the areas it encompasses. Here it is:
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Global Cyber Security spending to top $114bn in 2018, says Gartner

Aug 16, 2018 1:03:42 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
The need for improved detection, response and privacy is driving the demand for security products and services in response to security risks, business needs and industry changes, Gartner ...
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Healthcare Sees 278% Increase in Data Breaches in Q2,  30% Caused By Repeat Offenders

Aug 14, 2018 1:53:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
It’s not good to be in Healthcare IT these days, judging by the latest data. With over 3 million records put at risk by both insiders and external attacks in Q2, healthcare orgs need to ...
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Why Don’t Your Employees Care About Cyber Security?

Jul 27, 2018 4:14:29 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
Whether you realize or not, your employees are a critical part of your layered defense against phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and more. So why aren’t they concerned?
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Cyber Security Insurance: Underwriting Is Changing Because Of Billions Of Potential Exposure

Jun 19, 2018 10:22:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Cybersecurity insurers, faced with growing demand, are looking for new ways to better measure their risks, says Aleksandr Yampolskiy, CEO of SecurityScorecard. So some are moving toward ...
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[Heads-up] Ransomware Insurance Expert: "Bad Guys Do More Damage Than They Used To"

Jun 2, 2018 8:28:49 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
The ransomware plague is not letting up and rapidly getting more technically sophisticated. New strains are popping up every month, using innovative methods to spread. Worse, the ransom ...
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Gone Phishing: Travelers Claims Plan Doesn’t Cover Cyber Losses

May 1, 2018 5:14:19 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
Daniel R. Stoller at Bloomberg Law had an excellent observation about the risks of phishing related to general crime policies. Here is a short excerpt and the whole article is warmly ...
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PDF Files Can Be Abused to Steal Windows Credentials

Apr 27, 2018 5:51:44 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
PDF files can be weaponized by malicious actors to steal Windows credentials (NTLM hashes) without any user interaction, and only by opening a file, according to Assaf Baharav, a security ...
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Many of us will be at the RSA Conference in SanFran this week. Here are some quick tips!

Apr 15, 2018 9:59:50 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Lance Spitzner said: Eat breakfast, it may be the last meal you get that day. Schedule the most important meetings in the morning. RSA gives you a back-pack. Don't use it at the con, ...
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