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Exploring the EU Cybersecurity Certification Framework

In 2019, The European Parliament introduced the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework in response to growing cyber threats and the need for more robust cybersecurity measures. These certification schemes were part of the broader cybersecurity policy introduced with the European Union Cybersecurity Act, which boosted cybersecurity measures and cyber resilience across EU member states.

How to Build a Customized TPRM Framework

Third-party risk management (TPRM) is reviewing and mitigating risks associated with outsourcing business operations to third-party vendors or service providers. Risks are varied but include cybersecurity risks like data breaches or reputational risks that affect business continuity. If your organization wants to create a TPRM program or upgrade your current risk management strategy, focusing on customization can be critical in setting your organization apart.

An Overview of ENISA's Risk Management Standards Report

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published its Risk Management Standards report on March 16, 2022. The report's primary objective was to produce an organized overview of all published standards that address aspects of risk management. Subsequently, ENISA aimed to describe the various methodologies organizations can use to implement the risk management frameworks it covers.

What are the Cybersecurity Requirements of SEC Regulation S-P?

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted Regulation S-P (Reg S-P) in 2000 to safeguard the financial information of consumers. The regulation requires financial institutions to develop written policies to protect customer records and regulate their internal data disposal activities. In March 2023, the SEC proposed amendments to Regulation S-P.

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New Adversary in the Middle Platform Circumvents MFA Protections "At Scale"

As Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) kits continue to evolve, news like recent attacks using the Greatness toolkit demonstrate how easy it is for novice attackers to access accounts despite multi-factor authentication (MFA) being enabled. We’ve seen plenty of adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks over the years, where the threat actor inserts themselves (in one form or another) into an existing communication, impersonating one of the parties in the communication.

New "Early Warning" System in the U.K. Tips Off Ransomware Targets

British Intelligence has come up with a potentially very effective means to disrupt ransomware attacks, but there seems to still be a few kinks in the system. The phone rings at your U.K. office and it’s the U.K. government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) letting you know they’ve detected a potential cyberattack.

Nearly One-Quarter of Financial-Themed Spam Emails are Phishing Attacks

While spam tends to be dismissed as being more an annoyance, new research shows that there is a very real and ever-present threat in emails that are marked as “spam”. I’ve written plenty about phishing attacks that target bank customers. It’s nothing new. What’s interesting is a recent article by security researchers at BitDefender where banking-related phishing attacks are considered spam.