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  1. Employee burnout is on the rise

    According to a recent report, 80% of surveyed global risk leaders believe burnout will have a significant impact on businesses in the next year.

  2. Randomness to complement the active shooter threat

    Something as simple as implementing a randomness to security measures should be considered to deter, and possibly prevent, a school attacker.

  3. Perception gap exists in what causes cyber incidents & data breaches

    A recent study reveals that the media, academia and the general public overestimate the prevalence of system intrusions while underestimating more common causes of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.

  4. Navigating the complex security landscape of modern retail

    Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments.

  5. Traveling for the holidays? Think carefully about public Wi-Fi

    As more and more of people’s lives are lived online, it’s important not to leave cyber hygiene at home when traveling this holiday season.

  6. 2023 security technology review

    As 2023 comes to a close, Security magazine highlights a number of new security solutions focused on both cyber and physical security.

  7. Covering all the bases with security design

    This year's Elliot A. Boxerbaum award winner, security design firm Electronic Design Group (EDG), focused on creating a comprehensive security program at the King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia.

  8. Italian police department updates video surveillance system

    The Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has updated security measures by implementing video surveillance systems in Mella Park.

  9. John Denning joins FS-ISAC as Chief Information Security Officer

    FS-ISAC has announced the appointment of John Denning as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) effective as of January 1, 2024.

  10. 47% of organizations monitored supply chain risks monthly or more

    According to a report, there was a 26% increase in supply chain breaches in 2022 and 9% of organizations are working with suppliers to fix them.

  11. Report shows rise in threat actors exploiting remote access software

    A new report shows increasing instances of remote access software abuse and the rise of cyber adversaries using password-stealers.

  12. Getting ahead of the new normal: Counter-drone security

    Drones are becoming an increasingly available risk to enterprise security. Unauthorized drones force security leaders to think differently about security.

  13. Building a security baseline for healthcare facilities

    In the often fast-paced healthcare sector, security leaders have to build security into everyday procedures.

  14. 90% of global energy companies experienced a third-party data breach

    Third-party data breaches against energy organizations were analyzed in a recent report, finding that 90% of global organizations have had a breach.

  15. 69% of organizations facing ransomware attacks paid the ransom

    According to a recent Claroty report, 75% of respondents reported being targeted by ransomware in the past year and 69% paid the ransom.

  16. Jennifer Williams named Vice President, Information Security at HOOPP

    Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has announced Jennifer Williams will be the new Vice President, Information Security.

  17. Cryptocurrency: The geopolitical and economic impacts

    In Episode 18 of The Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion, Lisa Forte, Phil Ingram and Ian Thornton-Trump discuss the impact of cryptocurrency on geopolitical and economic conflict.

  18. 40% of Google Drive files contain sensitive information

    According to a new report, documents that had been shared externally often contained confidential information, with 18,000 files flagged as having “highly sensitive” data, like PII.

  19. 42% of flagged messages are impersonation warnings

    According to a report, 42% of organizations say employees with BYOD policies that use tools like WhatsApp have led to new security incidents.

  20. Life insurance company announces data breach through MOVEit

    Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) announced that consumer data, including biometric data, was compromised through the MOVEit cyberattack. 

  21. 95% of executives say AI initiatives will fail without training

    Organization's readiness for AI was analyzed in a recent report by Pluralsight, finding that employee's AI confidence and experience don't match.

  22. 75% of sports-related passwords are reused across accounts

    According to a recent Bitwarden report, 33% of Americans have used a sports-themed password and 75% have reused their sports password across accounts.

  23. Report shows physical security market embracing cloud & hybrid solutions

    A new report shows 44% of end users say more than 25% of their physical security setups are now either in the cloud or use a combination of cloud and on-premises solutions.

  24. New York airport adds credential authentication scanners

    TSA announced that Albany and Syracuse Hancock International Airports are adding credential authentication technology to security checkpoints.

  25. Suspected digital shopping fraud up 12% during Cyber Five holiday

    A new report highlights global e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season.