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Proofpoint CISO, CISOs cyberattack

CISOs Are Less Confident in Their Organization’s Security in 2023

Proofpoint study finds 68% of CISOs now feel at risk for a material cyberattack, compared to just 48% in 2022.

May 16, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The pandemic introduced an entirely new way of working that delighted many end users, but IT departments and cybersecurity professionals had their work cut out for them as they were required to deploy, manage and secure technologies designed to support distributed work. That shift to distributed work resulted in new cyberattack vectors that had even […]

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VMware EXSi security

CrowdStrike: VMware ESXi in the RaaS Crosshairs

Cybersecurity researchers are noting an uptick in Ransomware-as-a-Service groups targeting VMware ESXi vSphere hypervisors.

May 15, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks are continuing to target VMware ESXi vSphere hypervisors, with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reporting today that ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platforms are increasingly being leveraged to deploy Linux versions of ransomware tools. According to the cybersecurity giant, these tools are specifically designed to affect VMware’s ESXi vSphere hypervisor. The company’s research into these kind of attacks date […]

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Okta Releases General Availability of Security Center in Attack Protection

Okta's Security Center offering is essentially designed to make assessing an organization’s identity security posture easier.

May 10, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Identity security provider Okta is launching the general availability of Security Center, a new Attack Protection feature designed to help companies optimize their identity security posture by leveraging insights from Okta Customer Identity Cloud to provide a single view of authentication events, security incidents and threat response efficacy. The San Francisco, Calif.-based cybersecurity firm says […]

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June 2023 Patch Tuesday. Patch Tuesday,

May 2023 Patch Tuesday: Two Vulnerabilities Under Active Attack

Despite a far lower amount of vulnerabilities to fix, the May 2023 Patch Tuesday release includes patches for two actively exploited bugs.

May 9, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The May 2023 Patch Tuesday brings a much smaller number of vulnerabilities that IT admins much fix as Microsoft has released fixes for just 38 vulnerabilities in the company’s software products. However two are listed as being actively exploited, which makes this month’s patches just as critical as other months. This is a very low […]

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Spectrum Enterprise, Cisco

Spectrum Enterprise Leverages Cisco Security Tools in New Offerings

Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect will integrate with Spectrum's managed network services portfolio.

May 9, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Spectrum Enterprise is adding two new security offerings developed through a collaboration with Cisco to its cybersecurity offerings, giving organizations an easy way to provide employees and other stakeholders with safe and secure access to information and applications on networks or private clouds. The new offerings, Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with […]

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Passwordless

Passwordless Tools Are On The Rise, But Adoption Will Take Time

While adoption is slow, passwordless technologies are on the rise and threaten to make World Password Day a thing of the past.

May 5, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Passwordless technologies have been a big focus of software providers as they are designed to essentially eliminate passwords and a gigantic attack vector. By many metrics, account credentials are the most vulnerable and unsecure part of an organization’s IT infrastructure, with cyberattacks continuing to rely on phishing campaigns and brute force attacks to find their […]

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White House AI Regulations, ChatGPT, Generative AI

White House Wants More Eyes on AI Development

White House's actions include a $140 million investment in responsible AI research, assessments of existing AI systems and new regulations.

May 4, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In response to the rapid pace of innovation in generative AI, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking action to promote responsible development in AI designed to protect privacy, security and the economy, including a $140 million investment in responsible AI research, assessments of existing AI systems and new regulations. The White House’s announcement comes as Vice […]

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AI Integration: How To Integrate AI With Existing Systems for Maximum Benefits

The strategies for successful AI integration and benefits, while avoiding biased decision-making and data breaches.

May 1, 2023 Isla Sibanda Leave a Comment

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of our time. From personalized recommendations on e-commerce websites to self-driving cars, AI is changing how we interact with technology and the world around us. AI has the potential to significantly improve business operations, boost productivity and create new opportunities. According to a report […]

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