Cybersecurity Essentials

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Cybersecurity threats are varied, and don’t discriminate organizations from individuals when targeted. They represent a fundamental issue that affects almost all aspects of our modern lives.

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Threats And Attacks

@symantec shared
On May 5, 2021
Pulse VPN. Solar Winds. MSFT Exchange Server. These recent hacks are proof that MFA cannot be the end-all be-all #security solution. A new blog from @threatintel breaks down this trend and how to protect against it. Read more 👇 https://t.co/gcA3PIIQFM
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Multi-Factor Authentication: Headache for Cyber Actors Inspires New Attack Techniques

Multi-Factor Authentication: Headache for Cyber Actors Inspires New Attack Techniques

Two-factor or multi-factor authentication is used to secure organizations and accounts from attackers, making it a problem for malicious actors. Recent attacks show how they are attempting ...

@TechCrunch shared
On May 5, 2021
Cymulate nabs $45M to test and improve cybersecurity defenses via attack simulations https://t.co/VckUO8xcYa by @ingridlunden
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Cymulate nabs $45M to test and improve cybersecurity defenses via attack simulations

Cymulate nabs $45M to test and improve cybersecurity defenses via attack simulations

With cybercrime on course to be a $6 trillion problem this year, organizations are throwing ever more resources at the issue to avoid being a target. Now, a startup that’s built a platform ...

Innovations And Trends

@automeme shared
On May 11, 2021
Bank Mergers: Bigger Isn't Always Better https://t.co/tZpMWGrqxP #banking #fintech #finserv @ipfconline1 @jblefevre60 @SpirosMargaris @rshevlin @cgledhill @BrettKing @MarshaCollier @psb_dc @HaroldSinnott @TamaraMcCleary
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Banking Mergers: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Banking Mergers: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

As financial institutions seek increased scale to achieve digital transformation, the real need is for digital leadership.

@domenicoraguseo shared
On May 5, 2021
RT @ecso_eu: To pay or not to pay? The #May edition of our #Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar on Ransomware is ready to be read and shared! Get ready to discover exciting initiatives and solutions from our members and extended community. More here: https://t.co/3L2H1d9Wk8 #ECSOawareness https://t.co/Momu0Tvey8
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Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar

Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar

We are compiling this as a directory of relevant services and solutions on our website as an ongoing resource related …

Data Privacy

@SecurityExpert shared
On May 11, 2021
IT Security Expert Blog: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials https://t.co/ZvPoHNg8bX #CyberEssentials #CE
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials

10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials

A UK view on Cyber (IT Security) & Information Security. Covers everything Computer Security from the basics to the advanced

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On May 7, 2021
RT @HowardITWC: New from me: Cyber insurers now demanding firms have MFA, says Canadian broker https://t.co/24NSdpa0zN via @itworldca
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Cyber insurers now demanding firms have MFA, says Canadian broker

Cyber insurers now demanding firms have MFA, says Canadian broker

Multifactor authentication is increasingly being demanded as a price of cyber insurance, a Vancouver insurance broker says

Startups And Investments

@justinpowellweb shared
On May 9, 2021
.@Forbes: 7 #Crisis# Management Lessons From Colonial #Pipeline’s Response To #CyberAttack by @Edwardsegalcom1 https://t.co/Qnl1xf85Nv
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7 Crisis Management Lessons From Colonial Pipeline’s Response To Cyber Attack

7 Crisis Management Lessons From Colonial Pipeline’s Response To Cyber Attack

Friday’s ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline has created a crisis for the company and the country provides important lessons for business leaders on how to respond and manage crisis ...

@tariqkrim shared
On May 9, 2021
This is huge. https://t.co/whUC9lGP6n
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Largest U.S. pipeline shuts down operations after ransomware attack

Largest U.S. pipeline shuts down operations after ransomware attack

Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, has shut down operations after suffering what is reported to be a ransomware attack.

Companies And Services

@davemcclure shared
On May 9, 2021
RT @Techmeme: The Colonial Pipeline, which transports roughly 45% of fuel consumed on the US East Coast, says it halted all operations due to a cyberattack (@bustillom / Wall Street Journal) https://t.co/p705wmO5y1 https://t.co/Bhy5GeK3Ji
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Key U.S. Energy Pipeline Closes After Cyberattack

Key U.S. Energy Pipeline Closes After Cyberattack

The operator of the Colonial Pipeline, the main conduit carrying gasoline and diesel fuel to the U.S. East Coast, temporarily shut down all operations after discovering a cyberattack.

@hackerfantastic shared
On May 6, 2021
RT @HowellONeill: New: How China turned a prize-winning iPhone hack against the Uyghurs https://t.co/RgRDVdFW30
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How China turned a prize-winning iPhone hack against the Uyghurs

How China turned a prize-winning iPhone hack against the Uyghurs

In March 2017, a group of hackers from China arrived in Vancouver with one goal: Find hidden weak spots inside the world’s most popular technologies.  Google’s Chrome browser, Microsoft’s ...

Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On May 5, 2021
The (Elusive) Cybersecurity 'All-Star' #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/5gf5GoxsGQ
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Wanted: The (Elusive) Cybersecurity 'All-Star'

Wanted: The (Elusive) Cybersecurity 'All-Star'

Separate workforce studies by (ISC) 2 and ISACA point to the need for security departments to work with existing staff to identify needs and bring entry-level people into the field.

@RSAsecurity shared
On May 10, 2021
RT @RSAConference: #RSAC Content Strategist Kacy Zurkus (@KSZ714) writes about why companies need to strongly consider a Chief Product Security Officer — a topic that will be covered in one of more than 200 sessions at next week's virtual RSA Conference. via @SCMagazine https://t.co/uX48t5yRuX
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Why companies need a Chief Product Security Officer

Why companies need a Chief Product Security Officer

RSA plans an all-virtual show starting on May 17. Today's columnist, Kacy Zurkus of the RSA Conference, writes about why companies need to strongly consider a Chief Product Security Officer ...