Cybersecurity providers must first protect themselves Issue 4 2023 In a joint advisory released by cybersecurity agencies across the United States, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have been warned of a sharp increase in cyberattacks targeting their systems.
Cyber attackers used over 500 tools and tactics in 2022 Issue 4 2023, News & Events The most common root causes of attacks were unpatched vulnerabilities and compromised credentials, while ransomware continues to be the most common ‘end game’ and attacker dwell time is shrinking – for better or worse.
Addressing the SCADA in the room Issue 4 2023, Industrial (Industry), IoT & Automation Few other sectors command the breadth of purpose-built and custom devices necessary to function, as the industrial and manufacturing industries. These unique devices create an uncommon risk that must be assessed and understood to fully protect against incoming attacks.
Recession or stress? Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events The economic landscape has seen many technology companies lay off vast numbers of employees, but for cybersecurity, the picture looks very different – a dynamic mixture of excitement, challenges and toxicity.
Vulnerabilities in industrial cellular routers’ cloud management platforms Issue 2/3 2023, Industrial (Industry), Security Services & Risk Management, IoT & Automation Research from OTORIO, a provider of operational technology cyber and digital risk management solutions, unveils cyber risks in M2M protocols and asset registration that expose hundreds of thousands of devices and OT networks to attack
NEC XON appoints Armand Kruger as Head of Cybersecurity Issue 2/3 2023, NEC XON, News & Events NEC XON has announced the appointment of Armand Kruger as the Head of Cybersecurity. Kruger will oversee all cybersecurity offerings including cybersecurity strategy, programmes, and executive advisory.
Caesar Tonkin new head of cybersecurity business, Armata Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events Vivica Holdings has announced the appointment of cybersecurity expert Caesar Tonkin to head up its cybersecurity business Armata, which provides technology solutions and niche expertise needed to help businesses better protect themselves.
Surveillance-free surfing Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events, Products & Solutions Zoho has launched Ulaa, a privacy-centric browser built specifically to help users secure their personal data and activity by providing a browser solution that universally blocks tracking and website surveillance.
Troye and Arctic Wolf join forces Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management Troye has announced a strategic partnership with Arctic Wolf to enable Troye to provide customers with enhanced cybersecurity solutions and services that help protect their businesses from advanced cyber threats.
Relaxed home cybersecurity could render consumers accidental ‘inside actors’ Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, Smart Home Automation Cisco security experts warn of snowball impact of relaxed approach to cybersecurity on personal devices, noting 60% of users primarily use their personal phone for work tasks and 76% have used unsecured public networks for work tasks.
VMware unveils new security capabilities Issue 2/3 2023, Infrastructure, Products & Solutions At the RSA Conference 2023, VMware unveiled enhanced features for its suite of security solutions to address the increasing sophistication and scale of cyberattacks and to deliver strong lateral security across multi-cloud environments.
Industrial control systems most targeted by cyberattacks SMART Mining Security Solutions 2023 In the second half of 2022, Kaspersky security solutions globally blocked 6% more malware families on industrial automation systems than in the first half of the year and 147% more than in the second half of 2021.
Data security during load shedding Issue 2/3 2023, Power Management According to Gerhard Swart, CTO at Performanta, there are five key considerations you should take into account to avoid trouble while keeping your systems online and your business cyber-safe.c
Corporate cyber maturity levels Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events Only 19% of organisations in South Africa have a cybersecurity posture mature enough to defend against the threats of a hybrid world, while 65% expect a cybersecurity incident to disrupt their business in the next 12 to 24 months.
Financial sector cyber resilience in developing countries Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events While increased financial inclusion is a global goal, the less privileged remain highly susceptible to risks. New Guide calls for regimented cyber resilience testing on financial entities in developing countries to help prepare for and protect from cyberattack.
Remote Workforce CISO Training Toolkit Issue 2/3 2023 CybeReady publishes its Remote Workforce CISO Training Toolkit, offering an educational resource for businesses of any size in order to create a more security aware business culture as cyber threats continue to target remote workers.
The Security Risks of ChatGPT Issue 2/3 2023, Editor's Choice, News & Events, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionise the way businesses operate and can even write code for your next product offering, conduct market analysis and help build your company website. It also poses urgent security questions.
An online accountant talks cybersecurity Issue 2/3 2023, Technews Publishing, Financial (Industry) Hi-Tech Security Solutions talks to Hennie Ferreira, CEO of Osidon — a company offering businesses an online accountant — about the company and the cybersecurity solution developed to support the number cruncher.
The costly reality of the increasing cybersecurity skills gap Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events Employers recognise how training and certifications can benefit their organisation in addressing the skills gap, while also serving as an advantage for anyone looking to advance their current security profession, as well as those moving into the field.
Legitimate SharePoint notifications used for phishing Issue 2/3 2023, News & Events To hunt for corporate credentials, cybercriminals now hide phishing links in a file on a hijacked SharePoint server and distribute them using a native notification mechanism.
