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Friday Five: The Next Wave of Regulatory Compliance, Election Scams, & More

CISA Sees Elimination of 'Bad Practices' as Next Secure-by-Design Step by Matt BrackenThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made significant strides in its secure-by-design initiative, gaining 230 software vendors' commitments to strengthen security features like multi-factor authentication and reducing default passwords. By shifting security responsibilities to software...
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Friday Five: Real-Life Cyber Consequences, New Ransomware Stats, & More

As ransomware operators continue to expand the impact of their malware, CISA is proposing new requirements to help protect sensitive data, while the SEC is coming down on organizations that downplayed a historical breach. Learn all about these stories and more in this week's Friday Five.CISA Proposes New Security Requirements to Protect GOVT, Personal Data by BILL TOULASCISA has proposed security...
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Friday Five: The Vulnerable Healthcare Industry, Workplace Cyber Threats, & More

HEALTHCARE'S GRIM CYBER PROGNOSIS REQUIRES SECURITY BOOSTER BY ROBERT LEMOSThe healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, with 66% of organizations experiencing attacks in the past year, up from 60%. Emerging threats like the Trinity ransomware group are raising alarms, with cyberattacks like theirs disrupting services, exposing sensitive patient data,...
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What Is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation enacted by the European Union to protect EU citizens' privacy and personal data. Read this blog to learn more about who's subject to GDPR compliance, data subject rights, and the misconceptions around consent in GDPR compliance.
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XDR vs EDR: What You Need to Know

XDR and EDR solutions can help secure your corporate ecosystem from cyber threats, especially with the increasing number of remote workers. Read this blog to learn the differences between the technologies, how they work, and how to choose between the two
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Understanding Saudi Arabia's NDMO Standards

As governments transition to fully digital records, protecting sensitive data has become a critical priority. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is leading the way with its National Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards.
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Friday Five: Adjusting Cyber Standards, Supply Chain Threats, & More

As Chinese ATPs and other cybercriminals escalate attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, changes to cybersecurity standards and practices may be on the way for healthcare organizations and government agencies. Learn all you need to know in this week's Friday Five.SENATE BILL EYES MINIMUM CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY BY MATT BRACKENSenators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner...
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What is Cybersecurity? A Comprehensive Guide on Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices

Cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile devices, systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, damage, and unauthorized access. Learn all about cybersecurity in this blog.The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing CybersecurityAs cybersecurity threats and actors have grown more bold and sophisticated, organizations must understand the cybersecurity environment they confront. As a...
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Friday Five: Botnets, Phishing Networks Thwarted, Supporting Federal Agencies and Critical Infrastructure, & More

As the federal government is working to secure critical infrastructure organizations and its own agencies, law enforcement is hard at work taking down large-scale phishing networks and state-sponsored botnets. Get up to speed on these stories and more in this week's Friday Five.CISA ISSUES GUIDE TO HELP FEDERAL AGENCIES SET CYBERSECURITY PRIORITIES BY DAVID DIMOLFETTAThe Department of Homeland...
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What is POPIA, and How Do You Achieve Compliance?

POPIA, South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act, establishes rules for the lawful processing of personal information in South Africa. This blog looks at the purpose of the law, POPIA compliance best practices, and more.As data privacy takes center stage around the world, governing bodies have begun devoting ever more time and attention to defining legal frameworks for working with...