David Munroe, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the National Hockey League (NHL), emphasized the critical importance of tailoring cloud security to meet specific business requirements and developer insights during a recent audio interview with Information Security Media Group. He asserted that a well-constructed cloud security strategy is essential…
The Evolving Landscape of Security Service Edge Adoption: Insights from Recent Reports The adoption of Security Service Edge (SSE) is witnessing transformative changes from 2024 to 2025, underscoring substantial shifts in corporate security strategies, cloud integration, and the deployment of Zero Trust principles. The findings from the recent "2024 SSE…
The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Major technology companies such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google are embarking on a race to make agentic AI accessible to a broader audience. Recent market research indicates that a substantial 82% of organizations are planning to implement…
Recent years have seen organizations prioritize the security of human identities, yet a significant vulnerability has quietly emerged in digital infrastructures. Current estimates indicate that for every human identity within enterprises, there are roughly 50 machine identities operating largely unnoticed. These non-human identities (NHIs)—which include API keys, service accounts, certificates,…
Many Organizations Depend on Scheduled Audits to Guide Patching Activities Despite the clear necessity of promptly addressing critical vulnerabilities in IT systems, numerous companies still exhibit a reluctance to implement patches in a timely manner. Factors such as inadequate resources, overwhelmed staff, and inconsistent processes contribute to this delay, while…
The National Security Agency has issued a warning about a burgeoning technique employed by hostile nation-states and financially motivated ransomware groups that poses significant risks to critical infrastructure and overall national security. This method, referred to as fast flux, allows decentralized networks operated by cybercriminals to obscure their infrastructure and…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Cybersecurity Experts Critique UK Home Office Ransomware Payment Proposals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 4, 2025 Ransomware protection efforts in the United Kingdom face scrutiny. (Image: Shutterstock) A group of cybersecurity experts in the United Kingdom has expressed significant concerns…
Encryption & Key Management, Regulation, Security Operations European Commission Pushes for Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Data Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 3, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, executive vice president of the European Commission for technology sovereignty, security, and democracy, speaks at a press conference in Brussels on April 1, 2025.…
Samsung Germany Suffers Major Data Breach Exposing Customer Information In a significant cybersecurity incident, Samsung Germany has reported a data breach that has revealed approximately 270,000 customer service tickets online. This alarming exposure stems from stolen credentials dating back to 2021, underscoring serious failings in security protocols within the organization.…
