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On Aug 8, 2020
@CyrilCoste shared
RT @TopCyberNews: #CyberSecurity #Engineering 10 Tools You Should Know As A Cybersecurity Engineer. by Manish M. Shivanandhan https://t.co/rp9j1Kusr6 S.N., @StephaneNappo, global #CISO @CyberStructures @TopCyberNews #seo #defstar5 #makeyourownlane
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10 Tools You Should Know As A Cybersecurity Engineer

10 Tools You Should Know As A Cybersecurity Engineer

From scanning to post-exploitation, there are numerous tools that help you accomplish your goal as a penetration tester. Here are ten tools you must know if you are into cybersecurity.

On Aug 11, 2020
@morphisec shared
A new index shows #proactivedefense #cybersecurity measures outpaced reactive in Q2. https://t.co/eHmRrm65WB
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New index shows proactive cybersecurity measures outpaced reactive in Q2

New index shows proactive cybersecurity measures outpaced reactive in Q2

Under pressure, large companies’ cybersecurity forces leaned in, and got the results they intended. Amid the extreme challenges cybersecurity teams

On Aug 7, 2020
@threatintel shared
Attackers used data stolen from data broker to apply for fraudulent small business loans https://t.co/2yFLDpLupn
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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

A group of thieves thought to be responsible for collecting millions in fraudulent small business loans and unemployment insurance benefits from COVID-19 economic relief efforts …

On Aug 7, 2020
@SCMagazine shared
The OCC levied an $80M fine against Capital One and the Federal Reserve filed a cease & desist order in response to a massive 2019 data breach that compromised the personal data of more than 100M customers. #CapitalOne @K2cybersecurity @TheRealSenserva https://t.co/xHiKJkb76b
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Regulators levy $80 million fine, hammer Capital One for massive breach

Regulators levy $80 million fine, hammer Capital One for massive breach

Bank regulators dropped the hammer on Capital One, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) levying an $80 million fine and the Federal

On Aug 10, 2020
@ISC2 shared
The job opportunities in cybersecurity seem unlimited. Here’s why it’s a great choice for an exciting and rewarding career. Read the blog: https://t.co/RwL2yKF9q2
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Why Cybersecurity is a Great Choice for an Exciting Career

Why Cybersecurity is a Great Choice for an Exciting Career

Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important as more businesses collect, share, and use more and more data as part of their practices. The news headlines have been dominated by security ...

On Aug 10, 2020
@msuiche shared
"their technology holds the potential of not being used for their intended purposes. Perhaps regulatory actions by the state are required in order to make sure that Israel's technology does not end up being used against it." 😂 https://t.co/QQ0KnxkxvC
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The dark side of Israeli cybersecurity firms

The dark side of Israeli cybersecurity firms

Exists of Israeli cybersecurity firms have become somewhat of a norm in recent years. Last February alone, the Israeli-founded cybersecurity firm ForeScout was acquired for a staggering NIS ...

On Aug 11, 2020
@mediaphyter shared
RT @Claroty: We're pleased to announce our partnership with @CheckPointSW to prevent cyber attacks on industrial OT networks and IoT devices. Learn more in our joint webinar on Thursday, Aug. 13: https://t.co/1bWDPhOzOs
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Claroty and Check Point Software Technologies Partner to Secure Industrial Control Networks - Claroty

Claroty and Check Point Software Technologies Partner to Secure Industrial Control Networks - Claroty

“The combination of Claroty’s Continuous Threat Detection (CTD) and Check Point’s IoT Protect threat prevention solution provides our industrial customers the visibility, …

On Aug 11, 2020
@StephaneNappo shared
#CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CISOs #BoardDirectors 🆕 #CISO’s want the board to understand how the #digital business system impacts value creation across all of the organization’s stakeholders. https://t.co/IPbx4p4tzA @Forbes #defstar5 S.N., @StephaneNappo @CyberStructures
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6 Things CISO’s Want Corporate Directors To Focus On

6 Things CISO’s Want Corporate Directors To Focus On

While many directors have received a crash course in cybersecurity during Covid, their long-term approach to cyber risk needs to continue its evolution.