Cybersecurity Highlights: A Review of Key Incidents and Trends in 2023 As 2023 came to a conclusion, the cybersecurity landscape remained dominated by data breaches and significant incidents, notably highlighted by the massive Change Healthcare breach. This event overshadowed numerous others, underscoring the persistent vulnerabilities organizations face in the digital…
In 2024, significant events in the realm of cybersecurity have underscored the growing threats businesses face in the digital age. A series of notable cyberattacks, data breaches, the emergence of new threat groups, and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities have attracted attention from cybersecurity professionals and business owners alike. One…
Surge in Cyber-Attacks Hits Key Industries in 2024: Analysis of Major Incidents The year 2024 has marked a significant escalation in cyber-attacks across various sectors, with notable breaches affecting critical infrastructure, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and even political campaigns. These incidents underscore an alarming trend—the increasing sophistication of threat actors…
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.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, CrowdStrike Outage Updates Reflecting on Ransomware Trends, Resilience Insights, and Technological Developments By Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • December 20, 2024 Featured panelists: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Marianne Kolbasuk McGee. In a recent weekly update, the ISMG…
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…
SecurityScorecard has conducted a comprehensive analysis revealing alarming data regarding third-party data breaches impacting major U.S. banks. According to their findings, an overwhelming 97% of the top 100 banks in the United States experienced a breach attributed to third-party vendors over the past year. This situation highlights significant vulnerabilities within…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Also: How Leading Cybersecurity Firms are Preparing for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • December 13, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Michael Novinson In the latest weekly roundup, the editors at ISMG examined the implications…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Key Announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024: Advancements in AI and Copilot Technology Yamini Kalra • December 10, 2024 Source: Microsoft During the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event in Chicago, advanced artificial intelligence took the forefront, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting its role as “the most…
