Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

The modern threat landscape is an enormous challenge for the modern enterprise. Many organizations are “addressing” this by buying the newest security products from the latest hot vendor and hoping that this will protect them, but most recognize that t… Continue reading Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

Most employees reusing personal passwords to protect corporate data

Nearly two thirds of employees are using personal passwords to protect corporate data, and vice versa, with even more business leaders concerned about this very issue. Surprisingly, 97% of employees know what constitutes a strong password, yet 53% admi… Continue reading Most employees reusing personal passwords to protect corporate data

Security Awareness Training: Beyond Cliche Advice for Remote Workers

I’ve read what seems like a million articles on how to make security awareness training more effective for remote workers. And honestly, they all seem to say the same thing. Teach employees the basics and give them a list of things they should do to keep your data safe. Almost every article includes the same […]

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Should Disclosure of Ransom Payments be Mandatory?

As ransomware wreaks havoc across the globe and criminal entities continue to fill their coffers with ransom payments, legislators search for a way to stem the tide. The average ransom paid is $136,576, according to Coveware whose analysis also noted … Continue reading Should Disclosure of Ransom Payments be Mandatory?

Organizations aware of the importance of zero trust, yet still relying on passwords

Organizations have become more security conscious over the course of the pandemic, leading them to invest heavily in zero trust, according to a study from identity firm Okta. The report surveyed over 600 global security leaders about their initiatives … Continue reading Organizations aware of the importance of zero trust, yet still relying on passwords

World Health Organization CISO suggests a holistic approach to cybersecurity

Flavio Aggio, CISO at the World Health Organization, has had a challenging year. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO has become a significant target for cybercriminals, and cyber attacks against the organization have skyrocketed. He recen… Continue reading World Health Organization CISO suggests a holistic approach to cybersecurity

Survey Finds API Security Incidents on the Rise

A Salt Security survey of more than 200 security, application and DevOps professionals finds 94% of respondents have experienced an API security incident in the past 12 months, with nearly two-thirds (64%) having delayed application rollouts as a resu… Continue reading Survey Finds API Security Incidents on the Rise

COVID Anti-Vaxxers Make $$$ from Crowdfunding

People who spread anti-vaccine myths on the internet—why do they do it?
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Ask Chloé: Reducing Biased Language in Job Descriptions

Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard! Each week, Chloé provides answers to readers’ questions to help guide them as they navigate the technology industry. This week, Chloé discusses the need to change job description language to be mo… Continue reading Ask Chloé: Reducing Biased Language in Job Descriptions

The Human Touch in Identity Verification

Businesses and consumers alike are growing more dependent on AI every day. The technology serves as the foundation of almost every digital assistant, search engine, online shopping recommendation or automated technology we currently use. Its reach onl… Continue reading The Human Touch in Identity Verification