Security Magazine
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Building a security baseline for healthcare facilities
In the often fast-paced healthcare sector, security leaders have to build security into everyday procedures.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New York airport adds credential authentication scanners
TSA announced that Albany and Syracuse Hancock International Airports are adding credential authentication technology to security checkpoints.
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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.