Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack

Recent IDC research shows that in many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives. In fact, 52% of senior leaders have no involvement in their company’s cyber cases. In this… Continue reading Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack

Building cyber resilience for tomorrow’s threats

Cyber resilience is the capacity of an organization to maintain its core functions and swiftly adapt to, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. A cyber-resilient organization recognizes that cyber threats are inevitable and constantly evolves its … Continue reading Building cyber resilience for tomorrow’s threats

NIS2 and its global ramifications

The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), due to come into effect in October 2024, seeks to improve cyber resilience in the European Union (EU). Its effects are likely to be wider reaching, though, bringing in more stringent processes and c… Continue reading NIS2 and its global ramifications

OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend

The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsored … Continue reading OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend

Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite

In many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives — only 33% of CEOs or managing directors and 21% of other senior leaders are heavily involved, according to Commvaul… Continue reading Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite

Business resilience becomes primary force behind cybersecurity investments

Over 80% of northern European organizations emphasize that the need to ensure business resilience is the top driver for their cybersecurity investments, according to Nixu. The report reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly… Continue reading Business resilience becomes primary force behind cybersecurity investments

The evolution of deception tactics from traditional to cyber warfare

Admiral James A. Winnefeld, USN (Ret.), is the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is an advisor to Acalvio Technologies. In this Help Net Security interview, he compares the strategies of traditional and cyber warfare, discusses the … Continue reading The evolution of deception tactics from traditional to cyber warfare

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high

Understanding the evolving threat landscape is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing SMBs, including non-for-profit organizations – and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to Sage. Globally, 48% of SMBs have experien… Continue reading SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high

Is Rapid Data Recovery the Best Hope Australia Has for a Win Against Ransomware?

The success of cyber attacks in Australia could make an “assume-breach” approach to cyber security inevitable and cause IT teams to shift their focus to protecting data backups at all costs. Continue reading Is Rapid Data Recovery the Best Hope Australia Has for a Win Against Ransomware?

Is Rapid Data Recovery the Best Hope Australia Has for a Win Against Ransomware?

The success of cyber attacks in Australia could make an “assume-breach” approach to cyber security inevitable and cause IT teams to shift their focus to protecting data backups at all costs. Continue reading Is Rapid Data Recovery the Best Hope Australia Has for a Win Against Ransomware?