In a recent discussion, Keith Fricke, a partner and principal consultant at tw-Security, highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities posed by legacy applications and medical devices within healthcare IT environments. Despite their susceptibility to cybersecurity risks, many organizations remain largely unaware of the extent of these outdated systems in their operational framework. Fricke…
The Impact of AI on Digital Payments Security: Five Approaches for Financial Institutions AI technology is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of digital payments, driving innovations in fraud detection, money movement, and overall security. However, this same technology is also being misused by cybercriminals who are deploying techniques such as deepfake…
Tech Industry Transitions: Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity In a rapidly evolving landscape, the technological transformations of the 2020s have marked a significant departure from traditional practices in cybersecurity. As we approach the midpoint of the decade, it becomes evident that the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has not only…
Cybersecurity Support for Rural Healthcare Remains Critical Amid Ongoing Threats Rural hospitals and smaller healthcare providers continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the ongoing risk of ransomware attacks amidst limited resources. Despite their financial constraints, these medical facilities attract cybercriminals, which can lead to severe operational disruptions and affect…
Title: The Rise of AI Agents in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges In the modern digital landscape, many organizations face significant hurdles in maintaining basic cybersecurity protocols. A surprising number of enterprises do not have a clear understanding of the endpoints connected to their networks or if they possess adequate antivirus…
Business leaders often dismiss the possibility of becoming victims of cyberattacks until they are caught in the crosshairs themselves, at which point the consequences can be dire. Recently, I observed three companies falling prey to cybercrimes that utilized social engineering tactics, prompting a stark realization about the threats facing executives.…
As cyber threats evolve in complexity and frequency, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are increasingly looking to generative AI (GenAI) as a means to bolster their organizations’ data security measures. The December 2024 AI MonitorEdge Report from PYMNTS Intelligence highlights this trend, revealing that COOs are optimistic about the long-term advantages…
The realm of cybersecurity has become an indispensable aspect of organizational resilience. Across all sectors, businesses now navigate more perilous landscapes, confronting severe threats such as ransomware that compromise millions of operations annually. While the reality of these threats looms large, companies need not succumb to a climate of fear.…
Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Cybersecurity Amid Mass Layoffs of Federal Employees Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 6, 2025 Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity coordinator for the National Security Council, raised ‘grave concerns’ over recent mass terminations of probationary government employees. In a stark warning to lawmakers, a former cybersecurity…
