The Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) are revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and industrial automation, connecting devices on a new scale. However, with these benefits come unique cybersecurity challenges. Traditional IT security practices alone are no longer enough to safeguard complex IoT/OT ecosystems. To address the increasing risks, collaborative efforts are essential.

You can spot Amazon scam emails if you realize the sender’s email address is not from the official Amazon domain, the message contains a generic greeting and your email service provider warns you that the message may be dangerous. According to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 34,000 reports were made in 2023 about scammers impersonating Amazon, resulting in approximately $19 million in losses.

As an IT professional, you know that cybersecurity threats are evolving every day. Hackers are finding new ways to infiltrate networks, steal data and disrupt operations. Bad actors often accomplish their goals by exploiting vulnerabilities, and they’re picking up the pace. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024 highlighted a 180% rise in attacks that exploit vulnerabilities. One of the most effective ways to stay ahead of these threats?

This month, the Vanta team launched new functionalities to help you, including: ‍ ‍ ‍

In today's cybersecurity landscape, controlling access to USB drives is critical, particularly for organizations looking to maintain compliance with regulations like NERC CIP and bolster their security posture. Unauthorized USB usage poses significant risks, from data exfiltration to malware injection. However, restricting USB access entirely isn't always practical. Instead, organizations can implement solutions that monitor and manage USB usage effectively.

Many organizations lack clear visibility into the efficiency of their security processes, making it difficult to accurately assess their security teams’ performance. Without insight into key factors like alert response speed, investigation thoroughness, and the accuracy of detection rules, teams risk operating without a clear view. This can lead to missed threats, inefficient use of resources, and an inability to improve security outcomes.

Cisco Umbrella is a platform for monitoring and maintaining the DNS-layer security across your network. It monitors network activity and detects behavior like DNS hijacking, spoofing, and other attacks. It can then reroute or block potentially malicious requests before they reach endpoints. However, while Umbrella’s DNS-layer security blocks malicious domains, the sheer volume of DNS and proxy logs it generates can overwhelm security teams.

When engineering teams move their workloads to the cloud, it’s often possible that sensitive data—such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and personally identifiable information (PII)—unintentionally moves to the cloud with them. To secure this data, avoid costly breaches, and meet GRC requirements, these teams often catalog where this data is stored and establish the right controls to limit access.

‍The evolution of the cyber risk management landscape is constant, and with each passing year, market players find themselves in the position of having to readjust their strategies, whether in brand positioning, cybersecurity, or beyond, to account for these consequent changes. While some of the shifts are welcome, others are less so. Nevertheless, all require careful foresight.