One of the facts of life when running a small or medium business (SMB) is that cybersecurity is going to need to be a priority. In addition to marketing, converting leads, and managing your employees, you need to ensure your digital systems stay clear of data breaches. Just one data breach causes an average of …
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently mandated that federal government organizations patch in the neighborhood of 300 specified software vulnerabilities. These are vulnerabilities that have been identified as being actively exploited by cybercriminals to breach organizations. While the mandate isn’t in place for non-government organizations, CISA strongly recommended that they also patch …
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Utility companies have a dangerous road ahead when it comes to cybersecurity. The 2022 State of Reliability report issued by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warns of an “unprecedented and relentless” security threat landscape. The threats faced by utility companies come from new vulnerabilities in software, cybercriminals looking for a ransom payout, state-sponsored …
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Critical infrastructure organizations have been under renewed attacks in the U.S. and globally. Utility companies and pipelines provide a lifeline to the millions that depend on them, and attackers target these assets for various reasons. This can include things such as geo-political aims, money, and leverage in a negotiation. Research by Trend Micro and the …
When working to secure critical infrastructure, cybersecurity vulnerabilities are one of the main areas of concern. Every device, hardware component, and application that exists will usually have one or more vulnerabilities in the code at some point. Conducting a cycle of vulnerability assessment and management is one of the cornerstones of a responsible cybersecurity strategy. …
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In 2020, 75% of cyberattacks exploited vulnerabilities that were at least two years old. That points to a severe lack of vulnerability assessment and management, which significantly increases risk for organizations. For those industries that are compliance-focused, a lack of vulnerability assessment and management can lead to higher chances that a data breach will occur. …
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When you think about all the different devices connected to a corporate network, managing their vulnerabilities can seem complex, but manageable. Then add on top of that software, cloud applications, and network hardware, and the task can seem incredibly daunting. Vulnerabilities are a fact of life when working in any type of technology environment. Software, …
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It’s surprising to think that roughly five years after one of the most devastating vulnerability exploits was first released, 26% of companies are still vulnerable to it. These companies have yet to patch the vulnerability that enables the WannaCry ransomware. Why do organizations fail to detect and address vulnerabilities in a timely manner? The cost …
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The impact of a data breach can be devastating to any size organization. Operations are disrupted, direct monetary losses can occur (e.g., ransomware), and businesses can be affected by the lost trust. Because of the complex nature of technology and interconnectedness, most companies will face a breach at some point. According to IBM Security’s “Cost …
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There are a lot of threats that organizations can face to their operations and overall well-being. A cyberattack is a constant one and it can cost a company hours or days of downtime and associated costs. The current average global cost of downtime is $4.35 million, according to the IBM Security “Cost of a Data …