Assessing the Effectiveness of E-mail Security: An OnDemand Workshop In an era where cyber threats are pervasive, the importance of robust e-mail security cannot be overstated. Recent incidents have reinforced the need for businesses to evaluate their defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks. The OnDemand workshop, titled "How Effective is Your…
In the realm of Identity Access Management (IAM), understanding its five critical components is essential for any organization aiming to strengthen its security posture. Each component plays a crucial role in ensuring that access to sensitive data is effectively managed and secured. The first step in the IAM process is…
In 2024, over 1.7 billion individuals experienced breaches of their personal data, with many incidents involving the exposure of highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and physical addresses. This alarming trend leaves affected individuals vulnerable to identity theft and targeted attacks. Data breaches are becoming increasingly prevalent at both…
Signal, the encrypted messaging application, has become a significant target for espionage efforts linked to Russian state actors. As usage of Signal rises among users seeking to evade surveillance, reports from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group indicate an uptick in attempts by Russian-affiliated agents to exploit this platform. These efforts include…
For over ten years, Russia has utilized Ukraine as a proving ground for its cyberwarfare strategies, with hacking techniques often first tested on Ukrainian targets before broader application. Recent alerts from Google have exposed a new espionage tactic employed by Russian hacker groups to intercept messages from Ukrainian users on…
According to a new forecast from Gartner, the acceleration of GenAI adoption poses heightened data breach risks. (Credit: Shutterstock) A recent forecast from Gartner predicts that AI-related data breaches stemming from the cross-border misuse of generative AI (GenAI) could exceed 40% by 2027. The firm asserts that the swift growth…
On January 30, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) announced a significant data breach that has compromised the sensitive personal and health information of over one million individuals. This incident raises alarms regarding the state of data security within the healthcare sector, as cyberattacks on medical facilities increase in frequency and…
In the final days of the Biden administration, a proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule faced predictions of modification under the incoming Trump administration, according to regulatory attorney Sharon Klein from the law firm Blank Rome. Klein emphasized the necessity of updating the Security Rule, which has remained largely…
Balancing Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education: Insights from Industry Experts In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the education sector are grappling with a dual mandate: facilitating open access to information for students and staff while simultaneously protecting sensitive data against rising cyber threats.…
