The latest CVE-2024-38077 Remote Code Execution vulnerability (RCE) and coined MadLicense has been rated as absolutely critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8. The Windows Remote Desktop Licensing (RDL) service has a vulnerability that enables network attacks with low complexity, affecting all versions of Windows Server from 2000 to 2025 (all Windows Servers).

From email compromise to insider threat, manufacturing businesses are under pressure to defend themselves effectively from threats across their environment. Drawing on insights from the recent Kroll report, The State of Cyber Defense: Manufacturing Resilience, this article outlines the primary threats currently impacting manufacturing companies.

No executive wants to be blindsided by risks that should have been reasonably anticipated, especially the CEO, CFO, and board members. In the CISO Desk Reference Guide, Gary Hayslip, Bill Bonney, and I wrote extensively about how CISOs play a critical role in contextualizing digital and cyber risks to the organization’s broader enterprise risk management practices.

For the fifth year in a row, we've been honored with the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the incredible efforts of our team. What makes this recognition so special is that it celebrates companies that go above and beyond in their CSR programs. At KnowBe4, we've always believed that our responsibility extends far beyond our products and services.

On July 19, 2024, organizations around the world began to experience the “blue screen of death” in what would soon be considered one of the largest IT outages in history. Early rumors of a mass cyberattack were quickly squashed: it seemed a minor software update was to blame for countless shopping excursions cut short, airline flights grounded and critical surgeries postponed.

The pressure on security teams has never been greater. With an ever-evolving threat landscape, resource constraints, and now the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing unprecedented challenges. This was one of the clear takeaways from our recent report CISO perspectives: separating the reality of AI from the hype, in which 53 CISOs shared their opinions and experiences of AI’s impact on their security operations.

Whether you've experienced a security breach, are setting up new devices, or simply enhancing your current security practices, this guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to help you get back online securely. We've got you covered, from setting up your phone and laptop to tweaking essential security settings and securing your apps.

As we reflect on the first half of 2024, it seems to me that two defining features so far have been a litany of significant cyber attacks on companies across every sector, and widespread adoption of AI tools as businesses seek to innovate. At the heart of this storm of cyber threats is the CISO, looking to guide their business safely through potential dangers. Last month, Netskope undertook research examining how CISOs view their role and asking how they’re approaching these challenges.

At this developmental stage, it’s time to start trusting that all of the work you put into teaching kids about good online behavior will pay off.

Nowadays, the security of your applications is just as important as the functionality they provide. Therefore, analyzing your code for security vulnerabilities is a vital part of maintaining the integrity of your applications and protecting your users' data. As developers, we are at the front lines of this battle. It's our responsibility to ensure that the code we write is not just functional and efficient but also secure.