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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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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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Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Google Launches New Cybersecurity Certificate Program

The Cybersecurity Certificate is a new addition to the Google Career Certificate program designed to help job seekers upskill and transition to tech.

May 4, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In a bid to help expand the cybersecurity workforce and fill the skills gap, Google is launching a new Cybersecurity Certificate as a new addition to the Google Career Certificate program designed to help job seekers transition to the technology industry. According to Google, the Cybersecurity Certificate is designed and taught by the company’s cybersecurity […]

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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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Windows 10 22h2, Support

Windows 10, 22H2 is the Last Version of Windows 10, Microsoft Decrees

Current Windows 10 version will remain in support through Oct. 14, 2025, and organizations will have to upgrade to Windows 11 after.

April 27, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The current version of Windows 10, version 22H2 will be the last version of Windows 10, Microsoft says, which effectively puts an end to any major feature updates for the operating system as the company becomes all-in on Windows 11. According to Microsoft, that version of Windows 10 will remain in support with monthly security […]

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Passwordless

RSA to Launch Governance & Lifecycle 8.0 With New Dashboarding

RSA is launching enhancements to its Unified Identity Platform, including the next version of its RSA Governance and & Lifecycle solution.

April 25, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Identity security provider RSA is launching enhancements to its Unified Identity Platform that include the next version of its RSA Governance & Lifecycle solution that will feature a new dashboarding framework and integration gamification to accelerate duties. According to the Bedford, Mass.-based company, it is improving its Unified Identity Platform because point identity solutions are […]

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ChatGPT, IT, Policies, AI Tools, Data

Should IT Block the Use of ChatGPT, Generative AI Tools?

ChatGPT and generative AI tools have the opportunity to help every organization, but IT must enact policies governing its use, Gartner analyst says.

April 20, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With ChatGPT and other generative AI tools being integrated throughout enterprise software, organizations should act now to formulate an enterprise-wide strategy to deal with trust, risk and security issues arising from the rapidly developing field of generative AI, with blocking ChatGPT altogether a viable option, according to Gartner. The analyst firm published a Q&A featuring […]

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Subdomain Hijacking, http domain concept background

One in Five DNS Records are Susceptible to Subdomain Hijacking

Subdomain hijacking is possible with insufficient cyber hygiene, says CSC; launches first subdomain monitoring solution.

April 18, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

CSC, the enterprise domain name registrar and security threat intelligence providers’ latest report found that over 21% of DNS records point to content that does not resolve; thus, leaving many companies vulnerable to subdomain hijacking. Additionally, over 277,000 (63%) show error status codes such as “404 not found” or “502 bad gateway.” According to Wilmington, […]

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