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The Role of a Chief Information Security Officer in Today’s Information Landscape

By Chris Brook on Mon, 11/11/2024
In the current digital age, where cyber threats are growing and becoming more sophisticated, the role of a CISO is becoming increasingly indispensable in organizations.Therefore, since every organization has distinct needs, it's crucial to consider the factors outlined in this article when hiring a CISO.What Is A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?A Chief Information Security Officer...
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Friday Five: The Next Wave of Regulatory Compliance, Election Scams, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 11/01/2024
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

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 10/25/2024
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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Understanding the Zero Trust Security Model to Safeguard Digital Infrastructure

By Chris Brook on Wed, 10/23/2024
What Is Zero Trust?Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model that requires verification of all internal and external access attempts, eliminating trust to prevent breaches. Originated by Forrester Research, Zero Trust mandates a policy of least privilege and strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access information on a private network, regardless of whether they are inside...
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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE): Moving Beyond Traditional IT Architecture

By Chris Brook on Tue, 10/15/2024
Learn about Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), its components, and how it enhances network security and performance in a cloud-based service in this week's blog.An increasingly remote workforce and edge computing applications have heightened the need to fortify perimeter-based defenses and build device trust. A prime solution for this challenge is the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)...
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Friday Five: The Vulnerable Healthcare Industry, Workplace Cyber Threats, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 10/11/2024
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)?

By Chris Brook on Wed, 10/09/2024
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

By Chris Brook on Mon, 10/07/2024
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.Cybersecurity solutions must optimize limited resources against an ever-evolving threat landscape. Choosing between EDR (endpoint detection and...
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Friday Five: Threat Actors and Law Enforcement Throwing Punches, Vulnerability Concerns, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 10/04/2024
As ransomware gangs and state-sponsored threat actors wage war against international law enforcement, private organizations, U.S. courts and agencies, and the manufacturing industry are urged to reinforce their cybersecurity measures. Learn all you need to know about these emerging threats in this week's Friday Five.SYSTEMS USED BY COURTS AND GOVERNMENTS ACROSS THE US RIDDLED WITH VULNERABILITIES...
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Understanding Saudi Arabia's NDMO Standards

By Chris Brook on Wed, 10/02/2024
As governments continue to find themselves switching fully to digital records, it's important to ensure there are safeguards in place to secure that data. In the Middle East, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA’s) National Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards are designed to do just that, implementing cybersecurity practices that will safeguard public and government-owned data as...
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What Is a Secure Web Gateway (SWG)?

By Chris Brook on Mon, 09/30/2024
A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) filters and blocks malicious internet traffic, preventing it from entering an organization's internal network. This is accomplished through a diverse range of security technologies, such as URL filtering, advanced threat defense, data loss prevention, and application control. SWG protects users and organizations against web-based threats such as viruses, malware,...
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Friday Five: Adjusting Cyber Standards, Supply Chain Threats, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 09/27/2024
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

By Chris Brook on Wed, 09/25/2024
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

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 09/20/2024
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?

By Chris Brook on Tue, 09/17/2024
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...
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Digital Guardian Supports macOS 15 Sequoia with Version 8.8!

By John Meehan on Mon, 09/16/2024
Fortra's Digital Guardian is proud to offer day one support for macOS 15.0 Sequoia!We are happy to announce that with the release of the Digital Guardian Mac Agent v8.8, our product now supports macOS 15.0 Sequoia.This update has been certified against the latest macOS release build, ensuring a seamless upgrade experience for our users.Day One Support for macOSThis release marks a significant...