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A selection of this week’s more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news. While low probability of attack, this one obviously is hard to detect so worth looking at.

Child identity theft occurs when someone uses a minor’s personal information to get loans, open credit cards, steal benefits or secure employment– all under a child’s name. One in 50 children in the U.S. are victims of child identity theft yearly, making it crucial for parents to take steps to protect their children from identity theft. Continue reading to learn more about child identity theft and the steps you can take to protect your child.

Growing cybersecurity threats, especially ransomware attacks, and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent rules have made having a cybersecurity-aware Board of Directors (BOD) a critical business requirement.

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, robust IAM (Identity and Access Management) practices are critical pillars of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. IAM serves as the fortress guarding sensitive data, applications, and systems from unauthorized access or breaches. Implementing top-tier IAM practices ensures not only data protection but also compliance adherence and streamlined user access.

It’s a Sunday morning and things are pretty quiet around the Fusilero household, which is especially noticeable now that the chaos of the holiday season has passed and the kids are back at school. So, I’m catching up on my reading and research – starting with Splunk Predictions 2024.

Network Change Management (NCM) is the process of planning, testing, and approving changes to a network infrastructure. The goal is to minimize network disruptions by following standardized procedures for controlled network changes. NCM, or network configuration and change management (NCCM), is all about staying connected and keeping things in check. When done the right way, it lets IT teams seamlessly roll out and track change requests, and boost the network’s overall performance and safety.

In the swiftly evolving landscape of technology, cloud computing stands as a pivotal innovation, reshaping how we store, access, and manage data across the digital expanse. This paradigm shift towards cloud services offers unparalleled efficiency and flexibility, transforming the very foundation of our digital interactions. However, this transition also introduces complex security challenges that demand a nuanced and proactive approach to safeguard sensitive information against cyber threats.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in an era where devices are interconnected across the internet, enabling them to communicate and share data with ease. This innovation has dramatically transformed everyday life, introducing conveniences that were once the stuff of science fiction. Now, we can monitor our homes through cameras connected to our networks, control appliances from our smartphones, and receive real-time updates from our cars and health-monitoring smartwatches.

Today, LimaCharlie proudly announced its Series A funding round, a $10.2 million reminder that the cybersecurity industry is ripe for change. As we celebrate our progress, we also reflect on the changing tides of technology to understand how we got here and where we’re going next.