Trust lies at the heart of every relationship, transaction and encounter. Yet in cyberspace—where we work, live, learn and play—trust can become elusive. Since the dawn of the Internet nearly 50 years ago, we’ve witnessed incredible digital transformations paired with increasingly formidable threats. Knowing who and what to trust has become so difficult that the very notion of trust has been flipped on its head.

As digital transformation accelerates, so do the cybersecurity risks, particularly for organisations handling critical infrastructure and sensitive data. To address these challenges, the European Union has updated its cybersecurity regulations with NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2), expanding and strengthening the original NIS Directive, which was established to improve cybersecurity across essential sectors.

AI is quickly becoming the basis for more cyber attacks, leading organizations to realize the risk it presents. A new report now shows that AI-enhanced cyber attacks are now the top concern of security leaders. I recently wrote about how prolific ransomware attacks are and what the outcomes were for those experiencing attacks. In the same report - GetApp’s 2024 Data Security report – I also found some interesting data around where AI sits in the list of concerns for cybersecurity leaders.

No, you cannot erase your digital footprint, but you can reduce it by deleting inactive accounts, opting out of people search sites and adjusting your privacy settings. Your digital footprint is a collection of data left behind by your unique online activity, ranging from what you post on social media to what you browse on the internet.

In today’s fast-paced cloud-native world, scaling security alongside rapid development cycles presents significant challenges. As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes, ensuring consistent, fine-grained security across dynamic workloads becomes essential. Calico’s policy model for microsegmentation offers a scalable solution that integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows, enabling teams to implement robust security controls without compromising agility.

On October 16th, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) issued an urgent advisory warning security teams about the use of Brute Force and other techniques by Iranian threat actors to compromise critical infrastructure ent

On October 15, 2024, a new Linux variant of the notorious FASTCash malware was uncovered, once again highlighting the vulnerabilities in global banking systems. This malware, attributed to North Korean threat actors, has been responsible for siphoning millions of dollars from ATMs worldwide by compromising interbank payment switches. The latest version targets Linux systems, allowing attackers to manipulate transaction messages and approve fraudulent cash withdrawals.

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are the command center of an organization’s frontline cybersecurity defenses — responsible for monitoring threats, prioritizing alerts, and orchestrating remediation. However, today’s SOCs are facing an existential crisis: an overwhelming volume of increasingly complex and sophisticated threats combined with a shortage of skilled analysts.

The healthcare industry remains a prime target for cyberattacks, with the growing adoption of digital health technologies escalating the risk. Hospitals and clinics, custodians of vast amounts of sensitive patient data, are particularly vulnerable. As the industry navigates the digital landscape, ensuring cybersecurity compliance is paramount to protecting patient privacy and maintaining operational integrity.

Cybersecurity teams are in a tough spot these days. They are stuck between the pace of change in technology, the shortage of security professionals, and an overabundance of security tools all demanding their attention. It's a combination that should make the all-encompassing Microsoft Security product suite a compelling idea – if you can determine a migration strategy that makes sense for your company.