Category Archives: Security Risk Management

What should Security Operations teams take away from the IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index?

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The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index has been released. The headlines are in and among them are the fact that a global identity crisis is emerging. X-Force noted a 71% increase year-to-year in attacks using valid credentials. In this blog post, I’ll explore three cybersecurity recommendations from the Threat Intelligence Index, and define a […]

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The top 10 API security risks OWASP list for 2023

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As more organizations rely on the automation and scale that web applications and connected services provide, application programming interface (API) security has become imperative. In just the last year alone, unique attackers targeting customer APIs grew by 400%, proving that organizations must take a proactive approach to secure these increasingly valuable services. But considering the […]

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Why Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Matters in the Banking Industry

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When customers put money in a bank, they need to trust it will stay there. Because of the high stakes involved for the customer, such as financial loss, and how long it takes to resolve fraud and potential identity theft, customers are sensitive to the security of the bank as well as fraud prevention measures. […]

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3 Keys to an Effective Enterprise IT Risk Management Strategy

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The average cost of a data breach hit a record high of $4.35 million, a 13% increase in the last two years, according to the 2022 Cost of a Data Breach report. In addition, laws are holding board members personally liable for IT security breaches and ineffective security controls, so it’s easy to see why […]

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How Estonia Created Trust in Its Digital-Forward Government

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Cities are becoming smarter every day, and many state and local governments are pushing towards the digitalization of public services. Some North American cities are working hard to integrate online services and manage cybersecurity risk at the same time. Meanwhile, perhaps the best example of a digital city is in fact a digital country.  The […]

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Black Friday data breach raises concern

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Black Friday data breach raises concern Almost every week we hear of a new cyber attack affecting yet another household brand. This week Amazon was hit with what they called a ‘technical error’ days before the much-anticipated Black Friday … Continue reading Black Friday data breach raises concern→

US National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Prepare for threats and mitigate exposure

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CYBER SECURITY SPENDING ON THE RISE National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) has been observed each October in the US since 2004. With the support of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, the campaign aims… Continue reading US National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Prepare for threats and mitigate exposure→

Tripoli clashes signal an uncertain future for Libya

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Written by Georgina Turner CLASHES HIGHLIGHT FRAGILITY OF LIBYA’S RELATIVELY STABLE IMAGE On 4 September, an UN-brokered ceasefire brought seven days of inter-militia fighting in Tripoli to an end. However, the clashes have exposed the fragi… Continue reading Tripoli clashes signal an uncertain future for Libya→