Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Regulations Aim to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries David Perera (@daveperera) • December 27, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has finalized a set of regulations that will restrict the bulk transfer of sensitive data regarding Americans to foreign nations, particularly China and…
Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
Critical Infrastructure Security Federal ‘Rip-and-Replace’ Program Receives Financial Support in Defense Legislation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 26, 2024 Experts indicate the FCC rip-and-replace initiative has encountered a $3 billion funding deficit necessary to eliminate associated threats. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. telecom sector is poised to benefit from a federal…
AI-Driven Security Operations in API Protection: Insights from Salt Security’s CEO Roey Eliyahu In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the necessity for robust API security has never been more pressing. Roey Eliyahu, co-founder and CEO of Salt Security, highlighted the shortcomings of traditional API security methods, which often require extensive…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Health Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges: Insights for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 25, 2024 Image: Getty Images The healthcare sector experienced unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2024, highlighted by a staggering number of data breaches that impacted millions.…
CISA Affirms 2035 Quantum Encryption Target Feasible Despite Technological Advancements Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 19, 2024 Experts believe the 2035 requirement for federal agencies to implement quantum-resistant cryptography is still feasible. (Image: Shutterstock) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) maintains that the 2035 deadline for federal entities to…
Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Identity & Access Management SailPoint’s Acquisition of Imprivata Enhances Healthcare Security Offerings Worldwide Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • December 19, 2024 Matt Mills, President of SailPoint (Image: SailPoint) SailPoint Technologies has announced plans to acquire Imprivata’s identity governance business, a move aimed at enhancing identity…
In a striking revelation from the cybersecurity sector, almost all of the top 100 banks in the United States experienced breaches linked to third-party vendors last year, with every one of the ten largest banks facing similar issues. Research conducted by SecurityScorecard highlights that while a staggering 97% of financial…
Emerging Trends in Social Media Scams Highlight Evolving Cyber Threats Recent investigations have uncovered a sophisticated network of scammers employing seemingly legitimate social media accounts to lure potential victims. These operations, meticulously coordinated, rely on scripted interactions to engage targets effectively. Behind the scenes, managers oversee the intricate processes of…
