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CISA Releases Cyber Defense Plan to Reduce RMM Software Risks

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CISA Releases Cyber Defense Plan to Reduce RMM Software Risks 17/08/2023 at 14:32 By Ionut Arghire CISA has published a cyber defense plan outlining strategies to help critical infrastructure organizations reduce the risks associated with RMM software. The post CISA Releases Cyber Defense Plan to Reduce RMM Software Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article […]

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SEC cybersecurity rules shape the future of incident management

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SEC cybersecurity rules shape the future of incident management 16/08/2023 at 07:05 By Help Net Security The SEC adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. The Commission also adopted rules requiring foreign private issuers

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US Cyber Safety Board to Review Cloud Attacks

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US Cyber Safety Board to Review Cloud Attacks 14/08/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire The US government’s CSRB will conduct a review of cloud security to provide recommendations on improving identity management and authentication. The post US Cyber Safety Board to Review Cloud Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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In Other News: macOS Security Reports, Keyboard Spying, VPN Vulnerabilities

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In Other News: macOS Security Reports, Keyboard Spying, VPN Vulnerabilities 11/08/2023 at 17:18 By SecurityWeek News Weekly cybersecurity news roundup that provides a summary of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar for the week of August 7, 2023. The post In Other News: macOS Security Reports, Keyboard Spying, VPN Vulnerabilities appeared first

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India Passes Data Protection Legislation in Parliament. Critics Fear Privacy Violation

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India Passes Data Protection Legislation in Parliament. Critics Fear Privacy Violation 11/08/2023 at 13:49 By Associated Press Indian lawmakers approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over citizens’ privacy rights. The post India Passes Data Protection Legislation in

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Cybersecurity as a global, multi-sector activity with Mihoko Matsubara

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Cybersecurity as a global, multi-sector activity with Mihoko Matsubara 11/08/2023 at 05:47 By Help Net Security Like many leaders in the cybersecurity space, the professional journey of Mihoko Matsubara did not necessarily begin with securing devices or technology. However, once she discovered it, she was hooked. Discussing her career path with the Left to Our

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White House launches AI Cyber Challenge to make software more secure

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White House launches AI Cyber Challenge to make software more secure 10/08/2023 at 12:33 By Help Net Security The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a major two-year competition using AI to protect the United States’ most important software, such as code that helps run the internet and critical infrastructure. The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) will challenge

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines 10/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kaus Phaltankar, CEO at Caveonix, discusses how the recent approval of the FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines is a significant step forward in the cloud security and compliance domain. The implications for CSPs and third-party

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White House Offers Prize Money for Hacker-Thwarting AI

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White House Offers Prize Money for Hacker-Thwarting AI 09/08/2023 at 21:03 By AFP The White House launched an Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge competition for creating new AI systems that can defend critical software from hackers. The post White House Offers Prize Money for Hacker-Thwarting AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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White House Holds First-Ever Summit on the Ransomware Crisis Plaguing the Nation’s Public Schools

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White House Holds First-Ever Summit on the Ransomware Crisis Plaguing the Nation’s Public Schools 08/08/2023 at 21:19 By Associated Press CISA will step up training for the K-12 sector and technology providers, including Amazon Web Services and Cloudflare, will offer grants and free software. The post White House Holds First-Ever Summit on the Ransomware Crisis

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For TSA’s updated Pipeline Security Directive, consistency and collaboration are key

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For TSA’s updated Pipeline Security Directive, consistency and collaboration are key 08/08/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Late last month, the Transportation Security Administration renewed and updated its security directive aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of oil and natural gas pipelines. The reissued guidance, known as Security Directive (SD) Pipeline-2021-02D Pipeline Cybersecurity Mitigation, Actions,

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CISA Unveils Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for Next 3 Years

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CISA Unveils Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for Next 3 Years 07/08/2023 at 16:20 By Eduard Kovacs CISA has unveiled its Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for the next 3 years, focusing on addressing immediate threats, hardening the terrain, and driving security. The post CISA Unveils Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for Next 3 Years appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Five Eyes Agencies Call Attention to Most Frequently Exploited Vulnerabilities

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Five Eyes Agencies Call Attention to Most Frequently Exploited Vulnerabilities 04/08/2023 at 12:31 By Ionut Arghire Five Eyes government agencies have published a list of the software vulnerabilities that were most frequently exploited in malicious attacks in 2022. The post Five Eyes Agencies Call Attention to Most Frequently Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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CISA Calls Urgent Attention to UEFI Attack Surfaces

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CISA Calls Urgent Attention to UEFI Attack Surfaces 04/08/2023 at 03:03 By Ryan Naraine The US government’s cybersecurity agency describes UEFI as “critical attack surface” that requires urgent security attention. The post CISA Calls Urgent Attention to UEFI Attack Surfaces appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Russian APT phished government employees via Microsoft Teams

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Russian APT phished government employees via Microsoft Teams 03/08/2023 at 15:17 By Zeljka Zorz An APT group linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has hit employees of several dozen global organizations with phishing attacks via Microsoft Teams, says Microsoft. A social engineering attack to bypass MFA protection “To facilitate their attack, the actor uses Microsoft

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How local governments can combat cybercrime

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How local governments can combat cybercrime 03/08/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Amid a recent uptick in cybercrime on local governments, cities have been left to recover for months after the initial attack. For example, leaders in Dallas, Texas are ready to spend months recovering from an attack that hindered the city’s 911 emergency

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US government outlines National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy

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US government outlines National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy 01/08/2023 at 14:03 By Zeljka Zorz After the release of a National Cybersecurity Strategy and its implementation plan, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), “aimed at addressing both immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.” The National Cyber Workforce and

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US Gov Rolls Out National Cyber Workforce, Education Strategy

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US Gov Rolls Out National Cyber Workforce, Education Strategy 01/08/2023 at 02:37 By Ryan Naraine The Biden administration on Monday announced a series of “generational investments” to address immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs.  The post US Gov Rolls Out National Cyber Workforce, Education Strategy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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US, Australia Issue Warning Over Access Control Vulnerabilities in Web Applications

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US, Australia Issue Warning Over Access Control Vulnerabilities in Web Applications 28/07/2023 at 19:17 By Ionut Arghire US and Australian government agencies provide guidance on addressing access control vulnerabilities in web applications. The post US, Australia Issue Warning Over Access Control Vulnerabilities in Web Applications appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Industry Reactions to New SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Rules: Feedback Friday

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Industry Reactions to New SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Rules: Feedback Friday 28/07/2023 at 17:47 By Eduard Kovacs Several industry professionals comment on the SEC’s new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules and their implications. The post Industry Reactions to New SEC Cyber Incident Disclosure Rules: Feedback Friday appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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