Data Breach Report: PowerSchool Affects Millions of Students In December 2024, PowerSchool, a widely used platform for managing student information in schools, reported a significant security breach impacting its Student Information System (SIS). This incident has raised concerns among parents, educators, and school districts, particularly regarding the exposure of sensitive…
Black Kite, a leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released its sixth annual Third Party Breach Report, offering an in-depth analysis of public data breaches and regulatory findings from the previous year. The report highlights a troubling trend in 2024: a proliferation of “silent breaches” within extensive supply chains.…
Black Kite’s Third Party Breach Report Highlights Evolving Cyber Risks in 2024 In a recent release from Black Kite, a prominent player in third-party cyber risk intelligence, the findings of their sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveal alarming trends regarding cybersecurity breaches over the past year. The report, which…
Data Security Posture Management Gains Traction Amid Consolidation in Cybersecurity Landscape Recent developments in the cybersecurity realm highlight the growing importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), a critical area for organizations seeking enhanced visibility into their cloud environments. Yet, experts caution that without the integration of security controls and…
Data Security, Data Security Posture Management Data Security Posture Management: Essential for Cloud Oversight Yet Lacking Control Measures Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 6, 2025 (Image: Shuttershock) Standalone Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions are urged to evolve beyond merely providing visibility into cloud environments to include security controls and…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Seraphic Security Secures $29 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Browser Security and AI Governance Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 31, 2025 Ilan Yeshua, Co-founder and CEO of Seraphic Security (Image: Seraphic Security) A California-based startup focused…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime House Homeland Security Committee Considers Response to Volt Typhoon and Future of CISA David Perera (@daveperera) • January 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a session on January 17, members of Congress underscored the urgent need for a more aggressive US strategy in…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Navigating the Cloud Security Marketplace: Weighing Functionality, Cost, Features, and Innovation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As organizations refine their approach to cloud security spending, many are consolidating their services with a select group of providers, choosing…
Emporia, KS – USD 253 Emporia Public Schools Addresses PowerSchool Data Breach In the wake of a recent data breach involving PowerSchool, USD 253 Emporia Public Schools has been proactive in reviewing its security measures. This response follows the discovery of vulnerabilities that raised significant concerns regarding the safety of…
