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To take advantage of emerging trends in both technology and cyberspace, businesses need to manage risks in ways beyond those traditionally handled by the information security function.
Cybersecurity experts believe Iran will likely also respond with cyberattacks to the recent U.S. airstrike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, and while many doubt that Iran has the capability to cause significant damage if these attacks are aimed at critical infrastructure or industrial control systems, organizations have still been advised to prepare for the possibility of being targeted. Iran has responded to Soleimani's killing by firing ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troop, but Tehran could take other actions as well, including in cyberspace.
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a total of three warnings in the last few days encouraging people to be on the alert for physical and cyber attacks from Iran. The warnings directly address IT professionals with advice on how to secure their networks against Iranian attack.
Email and data security company Mimecast on Monday announced the acquisition of threat protection solutions provider Segasec. The acquisition, Mimecast says, is expected to help it better defend customers against fake websites that aim to harvest the credentials of their customers, employees, partners, and third-party vendors within their supply chains.
From past roles at the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Microsoft and as the CISO of Sony, Phil Reitinger has learned more than a thing or two about nation-states and cyber threats. In this exclusive audio interview, the head of the Global Cyber Alliance discusses how to respond to potential new threats from Iran.
Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. U.S. officials have warned U.S. businesses to expect an escalation in online attacks launched by Iranian-allied hackers.
Billions of internet-connected devices and the introduction of 5G are transforming the way cities and municipalities care for their citizens. Join Dave Masson, Director of Enterprise Cyber Security at Darktrace and Craig Brown, Chief Innovation Officer of the City of Westland, as they explain how artificial intelligence can detect and respond to cyber-threats targeting the public sector.
Launching online attacks remains a potent tool in the Iranian government's geopolitical playbook. U.S. officials have warned U.S. businesses to expect an escalation in online attacks launched by Iranian-allied hackers.
The age of cyber warfare is dawning on us, and the threat of cybercrime to businesses continues to multiply by the day. The imperative for effective and autonomous defense is stronger than ever. read more
Advanced persistent threats (APTs) have emerged to be legitimate concerns for all organizations. APTs are threat actors that breach networks and infrastructures and stealthily lurk within them...