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Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024 Review

As with every year, the Verizon DBIR is released, with data involving more than 10,000 breaches that have been dissected and used to create the report’s baseline. Cyberint’s Research team inspected the document to understand where the cyber security realm is heading, the important trends in data breaches and incidents, and what we need to look for moving forward in 2024.

AI Awareness Gap: Bridging the Disconnect Between Tech Experts and the Public | Razorthorn Security

Amy Stokes-Waters sheds light on the disconnect between technology enthusiasts and the general public's interest in tech, specifically AI advancements. In this engaging clip, Amy discusses the challenge of communicating complex tech concepts, like AI-generated content, to those outside the IT sphere. She emphasizes the need for better education on technologies that are reshaping our media landscape. Dive into this discussion to understand why simplifying tech talk is essential for broader awareness and acceptance.

Unrealistic Cybersecurity Job Expectations: The Talent Gap Issue | Razorthorn Security

Amy Stokes-Waters critiques the unrealistic expectations in cybersecurity job descriptions, highlighting a significant industry challenge. Discover why demanding expertise in both SOC operations and pen testing for a single role, with insufficient compensation, exacerbates the talent gap. This clip exposes the harsh realities of the cybersecurity job market and the need for more realistic hiring practices to attract and retain skilled professionals.

How to Use Git Secrets for Better Code Security

You know that sinking feeling after you hit “commit”? That moment when you suddenly wonder, “Wait, did I just accidentally expose an API key or hardcode a password?” We’ve all been there, and the risks are no joke. But here’s the good news—there’s a way to ditch that anxiety for good. In 2023, GitHub’s automated scanning blocked over 12.8 million leaked secrets. Code leaks are every developer’s worst nightmare.

Removing Friction Between DevOps and Security is Easier than you Think

Removing friction between DevOps and Security teams can only lead to good things. By pulling in the same direction, DevOps can make sure developers continue to work with minimum interruption, while automation and background processes make security more effective and consistent than before. And, security teams have the visibility and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), to improve developer experience and reduce risks and incidents for the organization.

Hey, You. Get Off of My Cloud

The Rolling Stones wanted to protect their space; we, as security practitioners, need to protect ours. Data 'castles' in the cloud are out there, and they're constantly under siege. By drawing inspiration from a band that embodied personal freedom, we can draw some – okay, very stretched - parallels to modern cloud security. Nonetheless, they work. And we all knew this blog was coming. And if you read the blog backward you can hear the name of the latest malware family... Maybe.

Xalient achieves continued compliance with ISO 20000:2018 and expands scope to the Benelux region.

Xalient is proud to announce that it has successfully maintained its ISO 20000:2018 certification for Service Management in a recent audit, marking another milestone in its journey of operational excellence. This achievement, led by Craig Ingham, Xalient’s Group Information Security & Compliance Director, demonstrates Xalient’s dedication to providing high-quality IT services while successfully managing end-to-end service delivery.

K-12 Cybersecurity: The Growing Threat Schools Face

Classrooms have never been more connected. Many students are issued laptops or tablets instead of textbooks, while teachers and administrators rely on dozens of apps and connected devices like Smartboards to provide instruction, track grades, manage bus schedules, create budgets, and orchestrate countless other school-related activities.