Category Archives: Cyber Risk

CISO vs. CEO: Making a case for cybersecurity investments

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Ask CISOs why they think there is a cyber skills shortage in their organization, what keeps them up at night or what the most important issue facing the industry is — at some point, even if not the first response, they will bring up budgets. For example, at RSA Conference 2024, a roundtable discussion about […]

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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers

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86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to delay an application launch or slow down production time; 45% suffered outages or… Continue reading Machine identities are the next big target for attackers→

API security blind spots put businesses at risk

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Many customer-facing APIs remain unprotected, leaving businesses vulnerable to breaches. To address these threats, a comprehensive approach to API security, covering every stage of the lifecycle, is essential to protect sensitive data and prevent explo… Continue reading API security blind spots put businesses at risk→

46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months

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As the financial industry is the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024, it’s now more important than ever to strengthen the industry moving into 2025, according to SailPoint. Financial institutions face growing cyber threats In 2024, roughly 6… Continue reading 46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months→

Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture

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Platform security – securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers – is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come, according to HP. The report, based on a global study of 800+ IT and security decision-makers (… Continue reading Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture→

70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

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The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contribution… Continue reading 70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained→

65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

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High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, Fra… Continue reading 65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity→

Communication platforms play a major role in data breach risks

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Every online activity or task brings at least some level of cybersecurity risk, but some have more risk than others. Kiteworks Sensitive Content Communications Report found that this is especially true when it comes to using communication tools. When it comes to cybersecurity, communicating means more than just talking to another person; it includes any […]

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How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools

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10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher community, c… Continue reading How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools→

Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives

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AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third consecutive quarter with these attacks being the top of emerging risk. IT vend… Continue reading Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives→