Security: Page 2


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    MSPs ready to support SEC cyber disclosure requirements

    With a line of sight on security operations, MSPs hold keys to materiality determinations and annual 10-K reports.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Cloud security myths can leave SMBs exposed

    AWS identified three cyber misconceptions that hinder small- and medium-sized businesses as they migrate workloads.

    By Nov. 22, 2023
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    Cybersecurity

    Security strategies benefit from nimbleness as companies respond to Log4j and other high-profile vulnerabilities, a boundless perimeter and questions about supply chain trust. 

    By CIO Dive staff
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    Retailers brace for cyberthreat feast ahead of Thanksgiving shopping weekend

    A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.

    By David Jones • Nov. 22, 2023
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    CISA explains how to apply secure-by-design principles

    The focus should be on what manufacturers are doing to keep their customers safe, not the damage attackers might be inflicting, CISA’s Bob Lord said. 

    By Matt Kapko • Nov. 21, 2023
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    FTC extends cloud competition scrutiny to generative AI

    “Cloud computing is a key input for artificial intelligence technologies,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said. 

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Clorox CISO departs, CIO to step in, months after cyberattack

    The C-suite change comes in the aftermath of a cyberattack that damaged IT infrastructure, led to widespread disruption and negatively impacted earnings. 

    By Nov. 16, 2023
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    CISA targets software identification in push to boost supply chain security

    The plan is part of a wider effort to boost software security using vulnerability management and SBOMs.

    By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2023
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    LastPass working through ‘systemic’ security overhaul

    The company is retooling its security infrastructure in the wake of a major cyberattack that impacted customer trust last year.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 26, 2023
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    CISA’s top 10 misconfigurations reveal ‘systemic weaknesses’

    Poor credential management, lackluster patching and other common security mistakes continue to harm large enterprises.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 20, 2023
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    SMBs seek cyber training, support as attack risk surges

    Small- and medium-sized businesses deal with higher cyber risks than larger enterprises with more resources, according to Sage analysis.

    By David Jones • Oct. 19, 2023
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    How P&G rolled out its internal generative AI model

    Built on OpenAI's API, the solution supports over 35 use cases, CIO Vittorio Cretella said.

    By Oct. 18, 2023
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    Where to invest to close the cybersecurity skills gap

    Executives in search of top cybersecurity talent should refine their recruitment processes and company culture.

    By Oct. 9, 2023
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    What to consider when choosing cybersecurity providers

    While it might be easier for an organization to build its core cybersecurity system from a single company, that may not always be the right option.

    By Sue Poremba • Oct. 6, 2023
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    AWS kicks off cloud race to mandate MFA by default

    The cloud giant will start requiring users with the highest level of privileges to use MFA starting in mid-2024.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Cyber investments on pace to reach $215B in 2024: Gartner

    The firm expects security services, the industry’s largest segment, to account for 42% of all spending and rise 11% to $90 billion next year.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Threats in cloud top list of executive cyber concerns, PwC finds

    Lack of tech talent is a contributing factor, as more than 2 in 5 executives grapple with in-house skills gaps.

    By Oct. 3, 2023
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    Cloud sprawl frustrates enterprise connectivity

    Companies are losing control of IT and security amid a tangle of apps and SaaS tools, according to a Forrester report commissioned by Cloudflare.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    FBI director urges private sector to work with the agency on cyber threats

    Christopher Wray told attendees at Mandiant’s mWISE 2023 private sector assistance contributed to the success of several recent operations.

    By David Jones • Sept. 25, 2023
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    What Cisco learned about Mac vs. PC in the enterprise

    A year-long internal trial revealed MacBooks were less vulnerable to cyber threats than PCs, and less expensive over time, according to SVP and CIO Fletcher Previn.

    By Sept. 21, 2023
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    Cloud attainable for SMBs as costs come down

    AWS sees opportunities for business growth in tech-hungry small and midsize businesses.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Compromised credential use jumps 300% in cloud intrusions: IBM

    Valid credentials are also a hot commodity in the cybercrime marketplace, accounting for the vast majority of assets for sale on the dark web, IBM found.

    By Matt Kapko • Sept. 15, 2023
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    SEC disclosure rules: What’s the role of the CIO?

    The new rules for reporting cybersecurity incidents highlight the CIO's role as a communicator and connector.

    By Sept. 13, 2023
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    Cybersecurity investments boost profitability, resilience: White House

    Resilience spending will help companies avoid downtime, acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit.

    By David Jones • Sept. 7, 2023
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    SEC cyber disclosure rules are taking effect: Here’s what to expect

    With enforcement on the horizon, much of the SEC's rules for material disclosures are subject to interpretation.

    By Sept. 1, 2023
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    Software industry urged to assume risk on open source security

    The Open Source Security Foundation called on commercial and non-commercial organizations that use open source software components to adopt better security practices.

    By David Jones • Sept. 1, 2023