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Why Manufacturers are in the Crosshairs of Threat Actors

In today's modern digitised environment, the manufacturing industry faces multiple interwoven challenges that can have a serious impact on their overall performance and sustainability. These challenges include supply chain disruptions, with events such as natural disasters, geopolitical issues, and pandemics disrupting the global supply chain, affecting the timely delivery of raw materials and components. These disruptions put pressure on manufacturing organisations to better plan for potential supply chain uncertainty, while responding quickly to changes in customer demand, and also trying to keep costs low.

ManageEngine AD360's hat trick: Locks down three wins at the Global InfoSec Awards 2024

Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) annually recognizes the pioneers who are shaping the future of cybersecurity with its prestigious Global InfoSec Awards. Recently, at the RSA Conference 2024 held in San Francisco, CDM announced the winners of its 12th annual awards, honoring the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the industry.

The Complete System Hardening Guide

System hardening involves identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities across hardware, firmware, software, applications, passwords, and processes. Compatibility allows most applications to work smoothly, but securing a system requires additional steps known as system hardening best practices, which are crucial for protection against advanced threats. Microsoft emphasizes server security and provides comprehensive hardening techniques and best practices tailored to various platforms.

Data Disaster: Los Angeles Public Health Department Suffers Biggest Data Breach

On June 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) disclosed a data breach impacting more than 200,000 clients, employees, and other individuals. The stolen data includes personal, medical and financial information. The DPH said the incident took place between February 19-20, 2024, was caused by a gang of cyber criminals who gained access to the log-in credentials of email accounts of 53 employees through a phishing email.

How to Detect and Prevent Insider Threats in a Virtual Environment [Hands-on Guide]

The rising use of virtual environments (VEs) has transformed the ways we work, offering increased flexibility and accessibility. However, this shift also introduces new security challenges. Traditional security measures may not work as effectively in VEs, which creates an opportunity for insider threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data, disrupt critical systems, or commit fraud. This article reveals the importance of monitoring user activity in virtual environments.

Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning: which is suitable for your stack

Sensitive customer information leaked, operations disrupted, and reputation tarnished – this is not the headline you want splashed across the internet. There’s a 76% spike in data theft victims and a 75% increase in cloud intrusions. Vulnerabilities are lurking within every organization’s digital infrastructure – but how do you stay ahead of security threats? The answer is simple – proactive security testing.

Why Removing Phishing Emails from Inboxes is Crucial for Healthcare Security

The adage "data is the new oil" doesn't resonate with everyone. Personally, having grown up around cars thanks to my dad, a master mechanic, I see oil as messy and cumbersome. Data, in my view, is more akin to bacon—universally enjoyed and valuable in various forms; everyone wants it and will go to great lengths to have an extra helping, maybe even pushing a sibling's arm out of the way to get the last piece.

Endpoint malware detection rises by 75%

Cybersecurity continues to be unfinished business for many companies. In a context where digitalization reigns in almost all areas, cybercriminals have more and more resources to draw on and continue to threaten the cybersecurity of millions of organizations. To guide companies and industry professionals through the ever-changing habits of malware, WatchGuard has released a new edition of our Internet Security Report (ISR).