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Jul 07, 2018

Informational security of states, companies, and private individuals has been becoming one of the most important areas of humanity’s everyday life. Lately, hacking attacks have become more exquisite, sophisticated, and well directed. Techniques are becoming more intricate, the number of attack...

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Jul 04, 2018

The increasing attack surface can easily be blamed on the number of IoT devices now being used. Some are built securely, but the majority are not. Despite more legislation being put in place to better secure IoT devices, more and more devices are interacting. The transition from closed networks to e...

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Jul 03, 2018

This playbook outlines how industry leaders are distributing security to solve scale and integration challenges using interconnection and colocation (control points). This enables them to deliver new command and control capabilities as part of a broader digital edge strategy.

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Jul 02, 2018

OiX AIMS TO BE A PLATFORM THAT TRANSFORMS MONOLITHIC TRADITIONAL EXCHANGE INFRASTRUCTURE INTO A BLOCKCHAIN-BASED, NEW AGE PLATFORM. This summary highlights selected information that is presented in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information you ...

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Jul 02, 2018

As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated, threat analytics depend on accurate and detailed input from different sources. One key source of information is the network traffic itself: a probe (or sensor) using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) provides real-time finegrained traffic visibility, wh...

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Jul 02, 2018

Control your future, transform theirs ABB Ability™ Power Transformer. Digital natives like Kenny are growing up fast. So is the utilities sector. With changing energy sources and usage, reliable power is more important than ever – and this is exactly what the new ABB Ability™ Power...

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Jul 01, 2018

Legal Disclaimer, Risks, and Legal Considerations. You must read and consider the following “Legal Disclaimer, Risks, and Legal Considerations” section before: (1) making use of this Whitepaper and any and all information available on the website(s) of MAKEAFOLIO, INC. (the “Compan...

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Jul 01, 2018

The Internet is the global communication platform that enables all humans to connect, share and transact freely across the world. In the simplest of terms, the Internet is the ‘thing’ that connects us to everything and everybody, everywhere. The Internet comprises of software-driven netw...

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Jun 30, 2018

When it comes to the global cyber landscape, threats are ever evolving, keeping organizations, as well as the security community, constantly challenged. From taking advantage of the Blockchain trading systems to developing new attack methods in the thriving mobile arena, as well as adapting previous...

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Jun 29, 2018

What We’re Up Against - RaaS in an Hour. 10.05-10.44pm Locate and setup a VPN service to hide your IP address. 10.44-10.58pm Connect to the Satan website on the Dark Web. 11.01pm Ransomware created using a simple dashboard Commission based fee structure – commission charged reduces depen...

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Jun 29, 2018

Cyber-attacks are escalating in frequency, impact, and sophistication. State actors play an increasingly larger role in this escalating dynamic, as they use cyber-attacks both offensively and defensively. For example, North Korea has been linked to WannaCry, and Russia to NotPetya, two major cyber-a...

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Jun 28, 2018

Safely download and open documents and executable files from any website, including unknown and uncategorized sites. Defend against malicious downloads with verified native application performance and usability. Eliminate restrictive IT security policies that limit user access to downloaded files an...

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Jun 28, 2018

In November of 2017, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), in conjunction with Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) and SimSpace Corporation, hosted the fourth iteration of Quantum Dawn exercises, Quantum Dawn IV. The exercise provided a forum for parti...

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Jun 27, 2018

We provide: Market leader in cloud-based security. Next Generation Endpoint. Web Security (DNS Protection). Security Awareness Training. Mobile Security. BrightCloud Threat Intelligence Services. Proven: NextGen Behavior-based Endpoint Protection. BrightCloud Threat Intelligence Services used by 40+...

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Jun 26, 2018

The purpose of this Whitepaper is to present BitFence.io and the HNY Token to potential token holders in connection with the proposed token sale. The information set forth below may not be exhaustive and does not imply any elements of a contractual relationship. Its sole purpose is to provide releva...

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Jun 21, 2018

Our messaging services SkyFile Mail and SkyFile C include all the features needed to eliminate viruses and spam on the bases of typical properties (Blocked HELO, greylisting etc.). This is very important, as the number of spam/viruses is rising constantly. Viruses and spam represent more than 70% of...

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Jun 14, 2018

MRG Effitas has published an Online Banking Browser Security Report every year for the last four years. Since 2013, that single report has been replaced by quarterly assessments. This report is the assessment for Q1 2018. Whilst this report sits in much the same space as our previous reports, it emp...

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Jun 14, 2018

Ransomware is not an unfamiliar threat. For the last few years it has been affecting the world of cybersecurity, infecting and blocking access to various devices or files and requiring users to pay a ransom (usually in Bitcoins or another widely used e-currency), if they want to regain access to the...

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Jun 14, 2018

What’s the cost of poor network security? Digital networks are now the backbone of every retail and hospitality operation. Every second of every day in-store voice and data networks are used to deliver a staggering level of business-critical data – from purchase transactions, stock data ...

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Jun 05, 2018

Mandala is a platform that will bring cryptocurrencies and blockchain assets to the masses through a beautifully designed user interface and easy to understand trading technology. Mandala is introducing a functional token, MDX, which will be used to help facilitate simple and more successful trades ...

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Jun 03, 2018

Ransomware is today’s number one security threat. The U.S. is still the country most affected by ransomware, followed by Japan, Italy, India, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Australia, Russia, and Canada. And now each version seems to be more powerful, destructive, and difficult to detect and elimin...

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Jun 03, 2018

Secure and resilient networks and systems Nuance® Healthcare customers understandably place a great deal of trust in us, and we are dedicated to earning it. Our focus is to expand customer confidence in the integrity of our solutions, whether it be a HITRUST® certified environment, solutions...

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Jun 02, 2018

After GDPR. After the bow wave of GDPR readiness legal work in the run up to 25 May 2018, IT lawyers may be forgiven for thinking that the biggest change is now behind them. But the truth is that GDPR heralds rather than ends a period of change in IT law and regulation as business transforms through...

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Jun 02, 2018

Welcome to “Phish & Ships”, the maritime cyber security newsletter, keeping you up to date with the shipping and offshore industry initiative, “Be Cyber Aware At Sea”. Issue 19 is generously sponsored by Turrem Data Group Limited (TDG), an emerging expert player in the cy...

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Jun 01, 2018

The information set out below may not be exhaustive and doesn’t imply any elements of a contractual relationship or obligations. The sole purpose of this Whitepaper is to present HighIoT, the Akita device and HIT tokens to potential token holders in connection with the proposed token sale. Des...

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Jun 01, 2018

Accelerate ISO 27001 compliance with SIEM. For most organizations achieving ISO 27001 compliance is a challenging task, because of its broad scope. This SIEM and ISO 27001 mapping aim to show how Sentor’s SIEM solution LogSentry can accelerate ISO 27001 compliance. In order to accelerate ISO 2...

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Jun 01, 2018

Communication service providers (CSPs) offer a variety of services to enterprises that complement basic network connectivity such as router, firewall, carrier-grade network address translation (CGNAT), session border controller (SBC), virtual private network (VPN), WAN traffic control, WAN accelerat...

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May 31, 2018

Employee choice has become a cornerstone of modern IT strategy. By allowing people to choose the best devices for their needs, organizations can improve productivity, flexibility, and even job satisfaction. With the right strategy, IT can ensure the proper policies and technologies are in place to p...

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May 02, 2018

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) Detection solution developed by NetFlow Logic brings new early warning alerting capabilities allowing to stop DDoS attack before targeted network devices and servers are incapacitated. DDoS attacks are notoriously difficult to detect timely and defend against. Tr...

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May 01, 2018

With this free e-book we would like to assist agencies, freelancers, website owners and WooCommerce shop operators to get an easy access to the most important contents of the EU’s upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). In addition, we will show you some practical case examples ...

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Apr 26, 2018

Overview: Cybersecurity in Healthcare. Overview: Cybersecurity concerns expand as industries modernize. Healthcare sector has gone digital, largely insecurely. Greater than 95% EHR utilization exposed to threats emanating from employees to sophisticated cybercriminals. $$ for PHI on the dark web. Ra...

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Apr 13, 2018

The Malware Protection Test is an enhancement of the File Detection Test which was performed years ago. Due to the increased scope of the test, readers are advised to read the methodology described below. Please note that we do not recommend purchasing a product purely on the basis of one individual...

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Apr 01, 2018

Threat actors are more sophisticated, with more detailed knowledge not only about critical and proprietary control system components, but also about the actual physical process that is being controlled. Some threat actors are also increasingly able to demonstrate that they have access to extensive s...

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Apr 01, 2018

CallTrackingMetrics’ (CTM’s) Security and Privacy Program follows a streamlined framework based on NIST 800-30 Rev. 1 guidance. The program was initially developed to adhere to the the Meaningful Use criteria and the HIPAA HITECH Express regulations. In early 2018, in addition to our HIP...

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Mar 27, 2018

Defense industry factories now are targets for cyber-attacks, author Robert Metzger of Rogers Joseph O’Donnell writes. Through network-delivered or supply-chain attacks, adversaries can steal sensitive information and IP, cripple production, degrade product functionality or even destroy defens...

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Mar 21, 2018

How to keep your website secure? Use Secure Credentials. Regular Checks for Malware. Check All Permissions. Keep all your software and plugins updated. Regularly check application level vulnerabilities. Use Web Application Firewall. Have a DDOS Protection service. Protect your Endpoints.

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Mar 20, 2018

The Communiqué issued at the March 2017 meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FM&CBG) in Baden-Baden noted that the malicious use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) could disrupt financial services crucial to both national and international fina...

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Mar 13, 2018

Mobile devices have opened a profitable new window of opportunity for criminals executing phishing attacks. Attackers are successfully circumventing existing phishing protection to target the mobile device. These attacks are highlighting security shortcomings and exposing sensitive data and personal...

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Mar 13, 2018

Please read this entire section and do not take any actions until you finish it. This white paper is a summary of safein business model, technology and a brief introduction to safein fundraiser’s principles. Safein fundraiser is considered to be a crowdfunding campaign. Detailed terms and cond...

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Mar 06, 2018

By 2021, cybercrime damage is estimated to hit $6 trillion annually. To put that in perspective, that’s almost 10 percent of the world economy. Parsons began this effort to explore the state of cybersecurity risk in critical infrastructure facilities with a simple question. The cyber threat ha...

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Mar 05, 2018

As trends such as machine-to-machine connectivity, smart devices, social networks, and migrating to the cloud progress, there is a growing concern around the compromise of privacy and data security. Even government and commercial organizations are threatened by sophisticated intrusion tactics. There...

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Mar 02, 2018

Think about how much you rely on your charity’s critical data, supporter details, information on beneficiaries, volunteer data, governing documents, as well as invoices and payment details. Now imagine how long you would be able to operate without them. All charities, regardless of nature and ...

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Mar 02, 2018

The blockchain technology provides a digital trust mechanism for human beings which enhances the efficiency of value exchange and reduces costs, the genuinely credible and efficient Internet of Value is approaching. In recent years, many breakthroughs have been made in the field of artificial intell...

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Mar 01, 2018

Taylor is an easy-to-use trading assistant service and mobile app that helps people make quick trades and earn small profits many times a day. The service works by signaling good entry points and allowing them to buy and sell almost instantly on popular exchanges, such as Poloniex and Bittrex. The e...

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Feb 28, 2018

Automotive Cyber Security – Safety in a 5G World. What I want you to get from this presentation. The reality of your profession. Employ more white-hats into your entire product lifecycle. Think like “Steve”. Our dependence on connected technology is growing faster than our ability ...

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Feb 25, 2018

Can Fog Controllers and Edge Controllers replace hardware PLCs? Fog and Edge Computing – are not the same. Relating to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things, Fog and Edge computing are often considered as a proven technical concept for providing control functions and transferring data from s...

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Feb 21, 2018

Financial institutions have long been especially lucrative targets for insider attacks, but with the computerization of firm systems and assets, attacks can now be launched on a grander scale than ever before. Insider attacks on firms’ electronic systems can result in financial and intellectua...

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Feb 16, 2018

Worldwide enterprise security spending is expected to reach $96.3 billion in 2018, an increase of 8 percent from 20171 . Organizations are spending more on security than ever before, but the number and severity of cyber attacks is on the rise, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses f...

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Feb 14, 2018

Over 91% of system breaches have been caused by a phishing attack. Today, phishing attacks continue to be one of the most successful attack types initiated by email. This is especially true for spear phishing, an attack schemed against a certain individual, which has been popular in manipulating hig...

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Feb 14, 2018

Cryptocurrencies. A decade ago, names such as Bitcoin, Dash, Etherem, and Monero were merely buzzwords. Fast forward to today, and they’ve become as recognizable as the U.S. dollar and the Euro. In many realms, these digital currencies are ushering in a new era of investing – a modern go...

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Feb 13, 2018

This report examines the substantial economic costs that malicious cyber activity imposes on the U.S. economy. Cyber threats are ever-evolving and may come from sophisticated adversaries. Due to common vulnerabilities, instances of security breaches occur across firms and in patterns that are diffic...

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Feb 13, 2018

The world has unquestionably changed in the last 10 years and it begs the question “where will we be in 10 years time?” Smart cities, driverless cars, increased drone usage and AI will all have a bearing on how we live our lives and run our businesses. With the advent of smart phones and...

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Feb 12, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union’s new legislation to protect the personal data of its citizens. Organisations have been given a two-year lead-in period to become compliant, and this ends on 25th May 2018. The directive was approved by the EU Parliament on 14...

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Feb 07, 2018

The information set forth in this presentation (“White Paper”) is not exhaustive and does not constitute a contractual offer. The content is therefore not binding for persons intending to participate in the token generation event for the MOAT token as described in this White Paper. Contr...

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Feb 06, 2018

THE EXABEAM 2018 CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONALS SALARY AND JOB REPORT is based on a global survey of 481 security professionals that was conducted in March 2018. The purpose of the survey was to gain insights into the trends with security professionals’ salaries (focusing on the median range of ...

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Feb 01, 2018

In 2017, cryptocurrencies became a booming industry, attracting the attention of not only new users, but also cybercriminals. As the fraudsters came rushing to the newly crowded cryptocurrency space, users, businesses, and exchanges have found themselves the target of various fraud schemes – f...

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Jan 31, 2018

As the volume and speed of network data increases, security tools are unable to keep up, resulting in security tool sprawl, performance degradation, inefficiencies and unnecessary expenditures. All of this leads to increased time to threat detection and response and a higher risk of a breach –...

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Jan 25, 2018

In this white paper, we will present relatively new and trending application security technologies which are important to implement in the next year in order to keep your application security posture up to date and resistant to modern threats. We will also discuss the benefits that you can expect fr...

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Jan 25, 2018

Data breaches are at an all-time high, with new and evolving technologies being used to instigate as well as prevent cyberattacks. With companies, governments and citizens facing a growing risk of being hacked, data security demands both defensive and offensive strategic solutions. This paper explor...

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Jan 17, 2018

“The UK government judges that the Russian government, specifically the Russian military, was responsible for the destructive NotPetya cyber-attack. We call upon Russia to be the responsible member of the international community it claims to be rather then secretly trying to undermine it&rdquo...

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Jan 17, 2018

At EC-Council University, we have high aspirations for our students. They will be tomorrow’s technology leaders. We strive to prepare our graduates to embrace the challenging position of Cyber Security Specialists in International organizations worldwide. We consider this to be the school wher...

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Jan 16, 2018

Thousands of collectors and art professionals trust Collectrium to store and share their collection management data and files simply and privately. This security white paper details the security infrastructure and configuration Collectrium uses to protect data and assets entered into the platform. T...

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Jan 16, 2018

Mobile applications can potentially have access to a wealth of sensitive information about the user and or device. These findings can  range from applications integration with ad networks to proper handling of a user’s password. Each piece of information that is  accessed by the appl...

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Jan 16, 2018

Our increasing dependence on technology and web-based communication has opened the door for cybersecurity threat, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Petroleum companies face significant threats, such as hydrocarbon installation terrorism, which can cause plant shutdowns resulting from sabotag...

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Jan 13, 2018

Branch networks are changing rapidly. The most pressing challenges of today include an increasing number of mobile and IoT devices, growing bandwidth requirements of the business, and modern users who expect connectivity for work and personal use—all while the teams that run these distributed ...

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Jan 10, 2018

For many agencies, cloud computing is a vital component of their IT strategy because it provides the flexibility and scalability government needs to meet modern technology demands. But while there are significant benefits of the cloud, agencies must be careful not to sacrifice security during cloud ...

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Jan 09, 2018

In a world of increasingly stealthy and sophisticated cyber criminals, it is difficult, costly and ineffective for companies to defend themselves against these threats alone. As revealed in The Third Annual Study on Exchanging Cyber Threat Intelligence: There Has to Be a Better Way, more companies a...

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Jan 09, 2018

Children and teens can be caught by the same kinds of security problems that affect adults (drive-by downloads, links to malicious sites, viruses and malware, etc.). But there are some special ways criminals get to kids, such as links to “fan sites” that contain malicious links or &ldquo...

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Jan 09, 2018

Confidentiality. prevents unauthorized use or disclosure of information. Integrity. safeguards the accuracy and completeness of information. Availability. authorized users have reliable and timely access to information. The Internet was initially designed for connectivity – Trust assumed &ndas...

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Jan 08, 2018

Preparing security professionals and business leaders to shift their thinking and manage cyber as an enterprise risk in 2018. Since issuing our 2017 predictions, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the sophistication, scale, and impact of cyber attacks. As companies strive to enrich their customer e...

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Jan 05, 2018

The United States Federal Government relies heavily on information technology to drive efficiencies and increase citizen engagement. However, an uptick in cyber attacks and data breaches that affect government operations has created a perfect storm of risks and challenges. Cyber threats continue to ...

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Jan 04, 2018

Security Challenges: Integrating Mac into Windows Environments Apple® Mac devices are growing in corporate popularity by the day. It’s up to IT departments to make sure that these devices utilize all resources in the environment, as well as ensure they’re visible and managed. This ca...

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Jan 04, 2018

While new technology has created an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem, offering opportunities for innovation and productivity, the cyber sphere also presents new risks and challenges. Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy is in its second year and is driving change and pushing the pu...

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Nov 01, 2017

Security is becoming a rapidly evolving and complex issue that various organizations are contending with today. It continues to be one of the most pressing challenges faced by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) today. With the increasing impact of socia...

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Oct 24, 2017

Increasing layers of defense have forced the attackers to change their approach, using file-less attack techniques that ‘live off the land’ and are difficult to detect by traditional means. More and more attackers are taking advantage of what already exists on a device to carry out their...

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Oct 23, 2017

Over the past two decades, the world of cyberspace has dramatically altered the way in which businesses operate. In this new unforgiving era, companies have to quickly adjust to the rapidly changing landscape, adopting and integrating new technologies, or risk getting left behind.

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Oct 18, 2017

The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) Data Security Leadership Board (DSLB) commissioned the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the health and social care system in England to carry out a review of May 2017’s WannaCry cyber attack. 1.2. The report sets out the events that oc...

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Oct 17, 2017

While the implementation of computer-based control systems, particularly railway signalling and interlocking tools, is helping to increase capacity, speed, and optimize train operation, maintaining the cybersecurity of such devices is of paramount importance.

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Oct 17, 2017

With high-profile security attacks occurring every day, organizations are more concerned than ever with cyber security. Many are going well beyond anti-virus protection and firewalls to adopt multiple layers of security such as intruder prevention systems, sandboxing, and secure web gateways.

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Oct 13, 2017

Cyber attacks are a threat to the entire financial system, a fact that is underscored by recent reports of significant and successful attacks both inside and outside the financial sector. The 2016 attack on the Bangladesh Bank resulted in the theft of $81 million, the WannaCry ransomware attack infe...

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Oct 10, 2017

Ransomware is a critical threat that is currently affecting organizations. It is estimated that in 2017[14], damages due to ransomware will exceed $5 billion. Some of the prominent ransomware families, such as CryptoWall [6], Crypto Fortress [7], DMA-Locker [8] and CryptoLocker [4], not only encrypt...

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Oct 04, 2017

This paper is aimed at information security professionals looking to combat ransomware on their enterprise servers. It provides guidance on how to adopt and implement safeguards to enterprise servers across physical, virtual, and cloud environments leveraging Trend Micro™ Deep Security™....

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Oct 01, 2017

This white paper will identify and review the capabilities of two important new technology sets, Moving Target Cyber Defense (MTD) and network microsegmentation. We will also share a view for chief information security officers (CISOs) as to how these new and highly innovative technologies fit withi...

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Sep 29, 2017

For years, the received wisdom for how to secure technology and data was a firewall, equivalent to a ‘lock on the door’. Today the answer is more complex. In a world where technology has burst out of the comms room into almost every area of life, how do we install walls and locks everywh...

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Sep 19, 2017

The information provided herein is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The information contained herein may not be applicable to all situations and may not reflect the most current situation. Nothing contai...

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Sep 07, 2017

This 2018 TAG Cyber Security Annual – Volume 1: Outlook for Fifty Cyber Security Controls is a companion guide to the report of similar name issued last year. I will admit that it was tempting to take last year’s report and tweak a few words, add some new descriptions, and maybe draw a c...

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Sep 01, 2017

Artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular machine learning, has taken huge strides and is now set to really start impacting all aspects of industry and society. This development has been fueled by decades of exponential improvement in raw computing power, combined with progress in algorithms a...

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Aug 28, 2017

In this white paper, we aim to define generations of machine learning and to explain the maturity levels of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that are being applied to cybersecurity today.

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Aug 17, 2017

Challenge. A leading long-range U.S. electric utility company was stuck with a costly, expensive and insecure infrastructure that made it difficult to scale with and protect the needs of its customers. Solution. The U.S. electric utility company purchased a Tegile hybrid array to build a secure, fas...

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Aug 10, 2017

Given the evolving way Web and Cloud applications are used— and the constantly shifting threat landscape organizations must confront—proxy architecture is more important than ever in terms of securing Internet access. It’s imperative to have effective compliance and company policy ...

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Aug 06, 2017

In recent years, the overall security threat landscape has grown more complex. Cybercriminals are using more sophisticated breach strategies, and it seems that with every advancement in security to prevent attacks, hackers up the ante with increasingly sophisticated vulnerability exploits.

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Jul 16, 2017

More data records were lost or stolen in the fi rst half of 2017 than in all of 2016 (1). And in 2017, Gartner found organizations were gravely underprepared for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). More than half of companies affected by the regulation will not be i...

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Jul 12, 2017

This report investigates the NHS’s response to the cyber attack that affected it in May 2017 and the impact on health services. Investigations. We conduct investigations to establish the underlying facts in circumstances where concerns have been raised with us, or in response to intelligence t...

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Jul 11, 2017

Our global economies, industries, and competitive markets require that we become progressively more interconnected to one another. On both a personal and commercial level, we are creating deep levels of connectivity between multiple communities and devices via laptops, televisions, thermostats, secu...

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Jul 04, 2017

The reality for both consumers and businesses using internet-connected devices is that they will need to deploy defenses against increasingly sophisticated forms of criminal activity. Today’s first line of defense is often the antimalware scanning engine on a laptop or mobile device.

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Jun 30, 2017

Despite all predictions, native Desktop applications are back. After years porting standalone apps to the web, we are witnessing an inverse trend. Many companies have started providing native desktop software built using the same technologies as their web counterparts. In this trend, Github's El...

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Jun 29, 2017

The wePresent WiPG/WiCS devices help users to bridge the technology gap, allowing businesses and classes to enjoy the benefits of wireless presentation. When connected to a display or projector, users can mirror their content without the need for connecting cables. The WiPG/WiCS products can be used...

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Jun 21, 2017

For media companies, the over-the-top (OTT) content opportunity is larger than ever and is projected to continue its rapid growth in the coming years as more viewers are “cutting the cord” and consuming their TV over the Internet. These organizations have the opportunity to not only repl...

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Jun 16, 2017

Whether you’re protecting a bank or the local grocery store, certain common sense security rules apply. At the very least, you need locks on entrances and exits, cash registers and vaults as well as cameras pointed at these places and others throughout the facility. The same goes for your clou...

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Jun 15, 2017

As the calendar shifted from December 2016 to January 2017, the prospect of a large-scale cyberattack loomed. Questions over the possible hacking of the 2016 U.S. presidential election swirled and businesses faced a growing attack vector in ransomware. In 2016, ransomware was estimated to be an $850...

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Jun 14, 2017

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data breaches increased 40 percent in 2016, with a total of 1,093 reported breaches. This trend continued in 2017, with over 1,120 cases reported by October. Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operatio...

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Jun 14, 2017

MINIMISE ENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY RISK WITH CLOUD-BASED WAF, POWERED BY TATA COMMUNICATIONS. When you need to safeguard your enterprise web applications from the growing risk of a cybersecurity breach or malicious hack, our Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides robust defence against sophist...

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Jun 14, 2017

Is Malware Winning? It does not look like things are getting better in the world of cybersecurity… powerful ransomware, breaches affecting 100+ million people, state-sponsored attacks and unprecedented vulnerabilities. Just think back to 2017 that saw WannaCry ransomware, NotPetya wiper malwa...

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Jun 14, 2017

The information provided herein is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The information contained herein may not be applicable to all situations and may not reflect the most current situation. Nothing contai...

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Jun 14, 2017

TODAY’S SECURITY IS NOT SECURE. It’s Time for a Massive Rethink in Security Tens of billions of dollars are being spent on cyber security annually, yet organizations are still being breached at an alarming rate. $75B+ spent on cyber security technology like firewalls, virtual private net...

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Jun 14, 2017

GE Proprietary Information - The information contained in this document is General Electric Company (GE) proprietary information. It is the property of GE and shall not be used, disclosed to others or reproduced without the express written consent of GE, including, but without limitation, in the cre...

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Jun 14, 2017

ImmVRse will be the first decentralized and distributed digital video platform that will allow content creators, brands and advertisers around the world to collaborate and produce the best of what Virtual Reality has to offer. The platform will employ its own unique digital currency aptly known as I...

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Jun 14, 2017

How many times have we given, and received, such advice? And yet, when it comes to the way we use our smartphones, we seem to pay no mind. We lock our mobile devices with birth dates, 12345 numbers, the names of our kids, dogs and cats, and grant ourselves a piece of mind. What’s worse, a Jave...

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Jun 14, 2017

Many boards have a significant knowledge gap on cyber risk and security. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) can bridge that gap by advising board members on this important topic in business terms they readily understand. This paper provides four steps CISOs can take to help boards and busin...

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Jun 14, 2017

Mobility initiatives are a top priority for IT organizations. More employees than ever are demanding access to applications and data that help them achieve maximum productivity outside the office. But satisfying mobility requirements is becoming more challenging as employee expectations continue ris...

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Jun 14, 2017

5G systems are the next step in the evolution of mobile communication. As a fundamental enabler of the Networked Society, 5G networks need to provide capabilities not only for voice and data communication as we know it today, but also for new use cases and new industries, and for a multitude of devi...

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Jun 13, 2017

May 25, 2018 is a date on the minds of many sales and marketing professionals: the day the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect. DiscoverOrg is a data processor, and we believe our customers are also data processors. With that in mind, many of our customers have asked how t...

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Jun 13, 2017

It’s a nightmare scenario for any user or organization: in the middle of an ordinary day, your screen is taken over by an alert that your data has been encrypted and your computer’s essential functions have been locked down. You have two choices: pay a ransom—or accept that you&rsq...

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Jun 07, 2017

Cybersecurity professionals worldwide face an ever-evolving threat landscape that many feel they are ill-equipped to manage. Data breaches at corporations, educational institutions and government agencies continue to erode public confidence in the state of cybersecurity. The emergence of consumer go...

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Jun 07, 2017

Massive cybersecurity breaches have become almost commonplace, regularly grabbing headlines that alarm consumers and leaders. But for all of the attention such incidents have attracted in recent years, many organizations worldwide still struggle to comprehend and manage emerging cyber risks in an in...

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Jun 07, 2017

Gartner forecasts global information security spending to reach $96.3 billion in 2018, up 8% from 2017. Growth in spending is driven by increasing regulations, shifting buyer mindset, awareness of emerging threats, and the evolution to digital business strategies. A shortage of cybersecurity talent ...

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Jun 06, 2017

The liabilities associated with cyber exposures can devastate your business. Cyber-attacks cost companies, on average, USD 4 million. Protect your business by understanding your cyber liability exposures and how XL Catlin can help you effectively manage your risk and protect your reputation. Our cla...

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Jun 06, 2017

Cyber Security involves protecting key information and devices from cyber threats. It is a critical part of companies that collect and maintain huge databases of customer information, social platforms where personal information are submitted and government organizations where secret, political and d...

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Jun 06, 2017

In 2014, we pointed out that “we’re not very good at maintaining the status quo. The sources of data grow and diversify every year. The focus of our analysis shifts. The way we visualize data and organize results evolves over time.” There are changes, both in addition and subtracti...

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Jun 05, 2017

Cybersecurity in the City: Ranking America’s Most Insecure Metros is a first-time report issued by Coronet, a provider of enterprise-grade cloud security to companies of any size. From December 2017 and May 2018, Coronet collected and analyzed massive amounts of data from its SecureCloud endpo...

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Jun 05, 2017

Ransomware has taken the world by storm. CryptoWall extorted an estimated $18 million, and WannaCry locked up more than 230,000 computers across the globe in 2017. Companies of all sizes are sitting up and taking notice. Even brands with a strong security investment have fallen victim. We’ve s...

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Jun 01, 2017

This White Paper is the culmination of five (5) Discussion Papers commissioned by the Ontario Energy Board (EB-2016-0032) to aid in the development of a regulatory Cyber Security Framework to provide oversight and validation of the Cyber Security measures taken by distributors and transmitters for n...

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May 31, 2017

The integration of advanced information technologies in medical devices has transformed the healthcare industry, resulting in dramatic improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare and related services. But this integration has fostered the emergence of a new set of challenges for p...

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May 25, 2017

How Threat Intelligence improves Incident Response It’s a tough world out there. Even as nation-state actors have developed powerful new capabilities, criminal groups have developed capabilities formerly limited to nation-states. Through online profiles and social engineering, attackers can de...

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May 17, 2017

The NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or CSF) was originally published in February 2014 in response to Presidential Executive Order 13636, “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity,” which called for the development o...

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Apr 06, 2017

73% of security incidents concern a web or mobile application. 1 How safe is your corporate data? Hackers have numerous techniques for accessing company data. The skills, resources and determination of today’s cybercriminals are almost unlimited. So, what is their most common method of attack?...

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Mar 23, 2017

Cybersecurity, without question, is one of the greatest threats to our nation, our nation’s commerce and energy ecosystem. Cybersecurity threats constantly put America’s economy, commerce, energy infrastructure, national safety, and security at jeopardy.

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Mar 14, 2017

The Secure Technology Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption and widespread application of secure solutions, including smart cards, embedded chip technology, and related hardware and software across a variety of markets including aut...

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Mar 14, 2017

Arecont Vision leads the way in megapixel video. We are a U.S. corporation with headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing in the Los Angeles, California area. A major area of concern for our customers today is often around cybersecurity.

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Feb 15, 2017

When it comes to fighting modern malware, there is no “silver bullet” that can guard against every threat every time. That’s why Intel Security takes a different approach. We combine multiple layers of advanced malware protection, detection, and correction technologies into a singl...

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Feb 14, 2017

For being what IBM CEO Ginni Rometty calls ‘the greatest threat to every company in the world’1 , it’s surprising how little thought many of us give to cyber security in our day-to-day actions. Instead, we tend to brush it off as a problem for multinationals or something for the IT...

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Feb 05, 2017

Here are some clues that can help make your scavenger hunt for a secure cloud provider just a bit easier. Know who is looking after your data. Find a cloud provider with a history of secure data management and an established reputation as a global leader in security—all with state-of-the-art t...

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Jan 23, 2017

In the past two years, global incidents of ransomware have surged significantly, especially in attacks targeting organizations. Attacks are up to 4,000 per day now, as they quadrupled in 2016. Ransomware is defined as a type of malware that renders the user’s device or files inaccessible until...

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Jan 17, 2017

The proliferation of smart phones, tablets, and other web-enabled mobile devices has dramatically altered the education landscape, transforming how students use online learning resources. Students are no longer physically tethered to workstations in classrooms or computer labs; instead, they can acc...

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Dec 15, 2016

Information and communications technologies are rapidly decreasing in cost and becoming ubiquitous, enabling more flexible and efficient consumption of electricity, improved visibility of network use, and enhanced control of power systems. These technologies are being deployed amidst several broad d...

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Oct 18, 2016

Application of Cognitive Computing to Cyber Security. Understanding of natural language, images and other sensory information. Complex reasoning and deep interaction with experts. Hypothesis and question generation across arbitrary domains; meta-heuristic to automate algorithm choices.

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Oct 14, 2016

The threat from cyber on all businesses is constantly growing. This guidance provides some steps that can help you safeguard your business, employees and assets from these attacks. This guide offers insight to assist in building your awareness of and protecting your business from the increasing numb...

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Sep 06, 2016

IBM Cyber Security Research. More than 3,000 scientists and engineers at 12 labs in 6 continents.  Cryptography Biometrics Security Analytics Security Analytics. Virtualization, Cloud Information Security Cognitive Security Secure Hardware. Zurich. Cryptography Virtualization, Cloud Identity Ma...

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Aug 15, 2016

The shipping industry is increasingly embracing Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) in a move to transform and streamline many aspects of ship operations. This means connecting computers and sensors on ships at sea with shoreside IT networks, typically through secure Internet links.

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Aug 02, 2016

The rising threat of cybersecurity breaches for companies and other organizations puts the confidential technical and business information that gives companies their competitive edge—commonly known as trade secrets—at greater risk from theft and loss. Implementing effective cybersecurity...

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Jun 28, 2016

Mobile technologies give people the power to work wherever and whenever they choose. Remote access drives astonishing gains in productivity and employee satisfaction, but enterprises who use simple passwords to protect that access risk financial loss, data theft, and worse. Passwords are to blame fo...

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Jun 21, 2016

Every day, IT and cyber security operations centers respond to a broad range of incidents ranging from unscheduled maintenance activities to critical cyber threat response actions. Many of these actions, especially cyber threat response.

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Jun 16, 2016

”93% SOC Managers Not Able to Triage All Potential Threats” “42 percent of cybersecurity professionals working at enterprise organizations claim that they ignore a ‘significant number of security alerts’” “(31 percent) of organizations forced to ignore secur...

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Jun 15, 2016

Customers expect the same digital experience they are familiar with from their smartphones. Vehicles and smartphones are converging and the integration of both worlds increases the complexity and importance of a strong security posture. Cyber attacks are impacting the automotive industry.

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Jun 09, 2016

It is a well-known fact that all Norwegians are online. Through this study we have found that Norwegians are confdent that they are able to identify cyber-threats. Still more than half the population is worried falling victim to online fraud and computer viruses. They willingly accept state monitori...

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Jun 07, 2016

This report is based on data IBM collected between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015. The data has been normalized to account for differences in our clients’ infrastructures across industries and company size. The annual IBM® X-Force® Research Cyber Security Intelligence Index offers...

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Jun 07, 2016

Lately many computer users will have heard/read a lot about the following malware: Cryptolocker,
TorrentLocker, Cryptowall, TeslaCrypt, CTB-Locker, PadCrypt, Locky, Petya, ... All of them
are Ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware which tries to extort users of the infected
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Jun 03, 2016

The information provided herein is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The information contained herein may not be applicable to all situations and may not reflect the most current situation. Nothing contai...

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May 10, 2016

The IBM X-Force Mission. Monitor and evaluate the rapidly changing threat landscape. Research new attack techniques and develop protection for tomorrow’s security challenges. Educate our customers and the general public. Integrate and distribute Threat Protection and Intelligence to make IBM s...

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Apr 15, 2016

IT security is a daily challenge with attacks becoming more frequent and aggressive. Near Daily Leaks of Sensitive Data. 40% increase in reported data breaches and incidents 2012. Relentless Use of Multiple Methods. 800,000,000+ records were leaked, while the future 00,000,000+ record 2013. “I...

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Apr 13, 2016

This white paper provides an overview of various security features that are in place—at the OS level and at the Google services layer. It also introduces the new device management capabilities developed for work, which give enterprises the ability to manage a workspace on their users’ de...

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Apr 12, 2016

Malware that encrypts a victim’s data until the extortionist’s demands are met is one of the most common forms of cybercrime. And the prevalence of ransomware attacks continues to increase. Cybercriminals are now using more than 50 different forms of ransomware to target and extort money...

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Mar 18, 2016

This is an analysis by a joint team to provide a lessons learned community resource from the cyber attack on the Ukrainian power grid. The document is being released as Traffic Light Protocol: White (TLP: White) and may be distributed without restriction, subject to copyright controls. This document...

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Feb 25, 2016

Cyber threat sharing will play a major role in the electric utility industry in protecting our critical infrastructure. This paper provides an overview of various sharing programs, standardized approaches for sharing, as well as an overview of the recently enacted law on Cybersecurity Information Sh...

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Feb 09, 2016

Over the past several years, there has been intense focus by governments and industry on the potential for cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Recent events show us that the focus is essential. What is “critical infrastructure?” In his February 12, 2013, Executive Order—Impro...

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Jan 12, 2016

MOST COMPANIES ARE CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO PROTECT THE ENTERPRISE. YET, 1 IN 3 FOCUSED BREACH ATTEMPTS SUCCEED. Accenture’s 2016 global survey on high performance security reveals several such contradictions. 3 of 4 Respondents express confidence in their abilities to protect their organ...

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Jan 06, 2016

The explosion in consumer mobile adoption, computerization of goods and services, and an increase in data generation have driven a change in the way Internet-based businesses are built and consumed. The digital economy has prompted online organizations to facilitate the creation and exchange of info...

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Dec 29, 2015

Companies have come a long way in their ability to ward off internal and external cybersecurity threats. However, as the pace of technology innovation speeds up, the threat landscape companies face only becomes more complex. Guarding devices and online data is an ongoing (and always fluctuating) eff...

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Sep 15, 2015

Regardless of cloud deployment model (public, private or hybrid cloud), all organizations need security for critical applications and sensitive data. Defense in depth has never been more prevalent than with cloud computing and third party interactions with critical data. Layers of security can bolst...

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Aug 04, 2015

3G services were first offered in 2001, the iPhone launched in 2007, and for more than 10 years, mobile subscribers worldwide have outnumbered fixed-line subscribers. Smartphone adoption continues to grow, with nearly 60% penetration of the mobile phone market. Smartphone adoption will continue to a...

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Jul 08, 2015

Manufacturers, energy and transportation providers, and smart cities are gaining a competitive advantage by harnessing the Internet of Things (IoT). But connecting more things in more places creates new security challenges. Mitigating risk requires a combination of cybersecurity and physical securit...

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Jun 17, 2015

All information and materials contained in this docment are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time without notice. Tend Technologies AG, Zug/Switzerland ("TEND") may add information to, remove or amend any information and/or material contained in thi...

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Jun 10, 2015

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving and NXP is at the forefront of this shift, helping transform the car from a simple mode of transport to a personalized mobile information hub. NXP brings V2X communications, telematics, and in-vehicle networking into the car, as well as wireless technologi...

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Jun 10, 2015

We live in a golden age of information. Advances in data science, analytics and smart networks are helping produce breakthroughs across a range of endeavors—how doctors treat disease, students learn, and businesses innovate, to name just a few. But a new breed of criminal—the cyber attac...

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Jun 02, 2015

Security incidents are rising at an alarming rate every year. As the complexity of the threats increases, so do the security measures required to protect networks. Data center operators, network administrators, and other data center professionals need to comprehend the basics of security in order to...

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Jan 14, 2015

The major data breaches of 2014 should be clear warning signs for all network administrators and application owners: attackers have become professional. Organizations now face potential exploitation by hackers, criminal gangs and foreign governments. 2014 saw more than 697 separate data breaches in ...

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Oct 01, 2014

The New York Stock Exchange has long advocated that exemplary governance and risk oversight is fundamental to the health of individual companies, as well as to the sound operation of our capital markets. In other words, we too take the threat very seriously. Today, managing cybersecurity risk has ex...

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Sep 16, 2014

This white paper is authored by the founders of the Mobile-edge Computing (MEC) industry initiative. The objectives of this paper are to introduce the concept of Mobile-edge Computing and the related key market drivers, and to discuss the business, consumer and technical value/benefits that this tec...

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Jul 17, 2014

There are over 1.2 billion smartphone users worldwide.1 Individuals adopt smartphones not only to surf the Internet but to download and use entertainment, information, social sites, shopping, travel and banking apps — among other things. This has led to numerous opportunities for organizations...

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Jul 16, 2014

Cloud computing offers many advantages and conveniences for today’s organizations. Employees can work together in documents in real time from their phone or tablet from any location, and communicate instantly with teammates via video, voice, instant message, or email. No longer tied to a singl...

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Jun 11, 2014

The age of malware specifically targeting industrial control systems (ICS) began in 2010 when Stuxnet1 was revealed to be disrupting operations at one of Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities. Recently, a sophisticated malware, known as Dragonfly by some and Energetic Bear by others, was discov...

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May 13, 2014

This handbook is designed to be a ready reference for executives, hiring managers‒ often in information technology (IT) and security functions‒and human resources (HR) professionals charged with managing the planning, sourcing, hiring, training, development, career progression, and sustainment of th...

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Apr 22, 2014

Organisations today rely heavily on web applications for supporting their business processes and faster operations. Web applications are an integral part of the IT environment that connects customers, vendors, and employees but unfortunately it also a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals. Hac...

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Jun 26, 2013

Cyber threats, privacy laws and well known regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) have resulted in information protection becoming a top-level issue for the enterprise. The 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report by the Verizon RISK Team sh...

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Jun 12, 2013

Many banks and various other businesses, such as online betting, have embraced the ´Go Mobile´ trend to take advantage of the ubiquity offered by smart phone devices and have been developing their own apps, some of which store users´ credentials and other sensitive data in order to...

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Jun 06, 2013

The reality is that DDoS attacks come in all shapes and sizes. The most damaging DDoS attacks, which mix brute force (volumetric) attacks with targeted, applicationspeci¬c attacks, have much the same frequency at 39%, as targeted at 42% and volumetric at 41% alone. DDoS attacks don’t discr...

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May 29, 2013

This Guide provides details about how to handle cyber security incidents in an appropriate manner. It provides you with practical advice on how to prepare for, respond to and follow up an incident in a fast and effective manner – presented in an easy to use format. It is designed to enable you...

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May 15, 2013

Cyberspace has long been plagued by hackers and malware. Hackers can trace their origins to the “phone phreaks” of the 1970s, who hacked into phone systems to make free long distance calls.1 The first virus was set loose on the Internet even before it was the Internet: the Creeper virus ...

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Jun 06, 2012

When using smartphonesto make a call, socialize with friends, check traffic or watch a video, few subscribers are concerned about security – of the device, of the content or of the network. They are more likely to be concerned about having good coverage, a fast connection or sufficient battery...

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Jun 09, 2010

The Internet was initially designed for connectivity. Trust assumed . We do more with the Internet nowadays . Security protocols are added on top of the TCP/IP. Fundamental aspects of information must be protected. Confidential data. Employee information. Business models. Protect identity and resour...

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Since the focus of a merger or acquisition, or spin off is usually on enhancing competitiveness or scale of operations, cyber security is typically put on the backburner. The cursory due diligence conducted before an acquisition seldom results in a robust security posture. The immediate challenge fo...

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In a presentation at the SHA2017 security conference and on a separate website https://www.horusscenario.com, the Dutch security engineer Willem Westerhof has described the scenario of a Europe-wide blackout. This scenario is based on a hypothetical, large-scale cyberattack on inverters in PV system...

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We stand for any business that wants to raise capital to grow. We stand for any investor who wants to buy shares in businesses they believe in. That’s why we built Chainium. To connect businesses directly to investors, using blockchain. To make buying and selling shares easy. Our platform is a...

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The sale (“Token Sale”) by PolicyPal Network Pte. Ltd. (Singapore Company Registration Number: 201800311Z) (“Token Issuer”) of the PolicyPal Network Token (“PolicyPal Network Tokens”), the exchange medium for participants of the PolicyPal Network (as defined in th...

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At the very foundational level, schools are held to a standard of compliance enforced by the federal government – The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) – that makes it law for all schools administering internet access on devices provided by the district to put an Internet S...

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In their pursuit of a digital approach to business, organizations are opening themselves up to greater cybersecurity risks – and yet few have elevated security to a senior leadership concern, according to our recent research. Here’s what businesses are thinking about cybersecurity, and h...

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As the IT landscape evolves, cyber threat actors also mature in response—developing new techniques to compromise the security posture of enterprises. Some companies take a proactive stance against these breaches, while most adopt reactionary one-off measures. This begs the question: will a pre...

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The corporate computing environment is rapidly evolving in response to the consumerization of IT, mobility and cloud computing. These trends introduce new strategic business opportunities—as well as new risks and vulnerabilities. IT organizations must find a way to protect corporate assets whi...

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The shift to the cloud is changing how companies think about their IT infrastructure and what they must do to manage it. In the 1980s and 1990s, business applications and data were largely confined within and protected by a local area network (LAN). Securing enterprise information technology at the ...

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With Mosaic Hub, teams in different locations can work together in realtime in a collaborative workspace like as if they're all in the same room. Mosaic brings together video, voice, collaborative white-boarding, wireless presentation and document editing into one expansive workspace. All inboun...

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Today’s most damaging security threats are not originating from malicious outsiders or malware but from trusted insiders - both malicious insiders and negligent insiders. This survey is designed to uncover the latest trends and challenges regarding insider threats as well as solutions to preve...

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Bridging the Gap Between Cyber Security and Your Organization Cybercrime has climbed to 2nd most reported economic crime affecting organizations (Global Economic Crime Survey 2016 - PwC). The results are shocking, but many governments and businesses are only about to put cyber security consciously o...

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Everyone who has been following the news knows how organizations are struggling with their cyber security. Files in organizations and institutions all around the world have been encrypted until ransomware demands are paid. If you are an IT Security Manager, HSSE Manager, or play any role in security...

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Organisations and individuals are dealing with new security and business opportunities, many of which are fuelled by mobility, cloud based service offerings and the need to have an environment that adapts to the way people and organisations want to work and interact. In order to capitalise on those ...

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Mobile devices, and the advantages they offer, have changed the way we do business and even live. However, smartphones and tablets have also have wrought a new class of security threats and attack vectors. The varied mobile platforms and devices, along with the exponential growth of mobile apps can ...

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While ready access to information fuels a company’s ability to collaborate, innovate and grow, exfiltration and compromises to that information can have devastating effects on the company’s ability to succeed. Safeguarding sensitive information, regulated data, and intellectual property ...

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The security of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and real time systems represents a significant challenge in today’s world. High profile cyber security threats are a recent phenomenon – think of the Stuxnet or Night Dragon attacks – yet the systems running critical ...

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The proliferation of mobile devices can undermine enterprise network security in the absence of effective security policies and provisions. The biggest challenge related to mobile device proliferation is how to accommodate all of the different users, many of whom have multiple devices running a vari...

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Security teams have lost visibility into their networks. As recently as a few years ago, network boundaries were well-defined and data and devices easily identified. But a tsunami of new developments means that not only have we lost the boundaries of the network, but we have lost control over how an...

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This document describes the Salesforce mobile application (Salesforce for Android, Salesforce for iOS, and the mobile web), and addresses security concerns an enterprise may have when evaluating Salesforce for their organization. This document does not cover Salesforce Classic, Mobile Dashboards, To...

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McAfee® Network Security Platform is a uniquely intelligent security solution that discovers and blocks sophisticated threats in the network by using advanced detection and emulation techniques. This next-generation hardware platform scales to speeds of more than 40 Gbps with a single device to ...

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In the Cybersecurity Trends 2018: The Cost of Our Connected World report, ESET security experts present the areas that they expect to be leading security priorities in the upcoming year and suggest ways to mitigate the possible risk that they pose. Our writers will be covering ransomware, attacks on...

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Cyber Security Trends: Aiming Ahead of the Target to Increase Security in 2017. Attackers are always changing their methods, but some cybersecurity trends are clear--and identifying these trends will help security professionals plan for addressing these issues in the coming year. Attacks will contin...

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Apple designed the iOS platform with security at its core. When we set out to create the best possible mobile platform, we drew from decades of experience to build an entirely new architecture. We thought about the security hazards of the desktop environment, and established a new approach to securi...

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Historically IT organizations focused heavily on perimeter network security to protect their networks from cyber attacks. Protection at the perimeter edge works well for data moving toward the protected assets. However, recent breaches have shown that perimeter security alone isn’t sufficient ...

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It’s a simple fact: Your business is at risk from cyber-attack. A data breach could land your company in the news making customers, partners and investors irate. Your company and employees are targets for sophisticated email attacks designed to steal credentials, customer data and valuable int...

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To tackle today’s cyber threats, IT security leaders must rethink traditional security strategies. Email security in particular has become a victim of its own success and requires a radical rethink, having played a key role in several high-profile security breaches. Today’s threats,...

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Today’s most successful CISOs embrace cyber threat intelligence (CTI). Contextual, high-fidelity intelligence helps security teams understand attackers and prioritize responses to give organizations the upper hand.

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The next generation of vehicles will be communicating with each other, with road-side systems, and will be continuously connected to various networks. Many services will be offered to the drivers via, both in car and via handheld devices like smart phones that will be seamlessly integrated into the ...

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Cloud services and virtualization are driving significant shifts in IT spending and deployments. While the public IT cloud has a silver lining for many adopters, it isn’t without drawbacks, especially in regards to data protection. Once data has gone into a public cloud, data security and gove...

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Flood! Ping of death! Teardrop! The terminology used by security experts may cause you to avoid wanting to learn more about it. Just as entities across the world are increasingly leveraging the Internet to conduct legitimate business, we are also seeing a sharp rise in the amount of internet attacks...

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This whitepaper discusses the challenges faced by organizations in complying with a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) and the impact the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have in responding to such requests from 25th May 2018. This paper focuses on the typical workflows involved and in...

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Organizations today are facing significant challenges as they adopt the latest technologies to power business success. With major shifts from physical, to virtual, to cloud having occurred in the past 10 years, architectures have changed significantly and the rate of change is not slowing down. Tech...

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A BIG PART of cyber security is being prepared. You want to do as much as you can to prevent attackers from breaching your network. Defenders have all kinds of ways to make this work. They have firewalls. They have endpoint protection. They have password managers. They have security training and inf...

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Artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular machine learning, has seen huge strides in recent years and is now set to really start impacting all aspects of society and business. This development has been fueled by decades of exponential improvement in raw computing power, combined with progress ...

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Following the GDPR guidelines might be much easier for modern cloud companies than traditional enterprises. While most of the cloud companies have only a few centralized sources where personally identifiable information (PII) is stored, traditional companies potentially have hundreds, if not thousan...

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The world has witnessed another major cyber-attack known as “Petya” since Tuesday 27th June 2017. The malware is a new variant of the Petya Crypto Ransomware which firstly made its apparition in March 2016. The malware is spreading rapidly with the help of same Windows SMBv1 vulnerabilit...

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Security is everyone’s job today, from consumers, to system administrators, to executives. If you are doing business, you need to elevate the priority of security across your organization and data center. Over the years, cybercriminals have gotten more advanced and better funded. They are enti...

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Although DoS attacks are not a recent phenomenon, the methods and resources available to conduct and mask such attacks have dramatically evolved to include distributed (DDoS) and, more recently, distributed reflector (DRDoS) attacks—attacks that simply cannot be addressed by traditional on-pre...

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Phishing attacks have become the primary hacking method used against organizations. In the past, there was a tendency to blame the user, but attacks have evolved to appear so genuine that even the most security-savvy recipient can be fooled. Phishing attacks have recently experienced newfound succes...

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Understanding the human point is an entirely new security paradigm. An approach rooted in securing technology has proven ineffective at minimizing threats; in fact, they are growing. It’s time to think differently about cybersecurity to effectively prevent risks to critical data and IP.

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While the mobile threat landscape is becoming more challenging, only a subset of leading mobile operators is keeping up with the software programmability that's needed to help their mobile security architecture meet those threats. In one sense, 5G will provide betterthan-ever continuity between ...

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Ransomware is a specific type of malware that holds data “hostage,” and is especially disruptive to business due to its data-destructive nature. The ransomware threat doesn’t need to keep security practitioners up at night. Detection of ransomware is key to removing compromised dev...

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Organizations once needed only a single on-premises security stack that protected endpoints in a single office. Those days are long gone. The new normal for the Cloud Generation is a threat landscape shaped by complex factors and demands: Data, devices, applications are no longer confined to the tra...

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A common requirement in virtually all regulatory compliance objectives and defense in depth strategies is to provide endpoint protection against virus, malware, rogue security software, adware, and other breeds of spyware that focus on the user and their personal computer.

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Ransomware is one of the most pervasive and destructive threats that organizations and individuals face today. It is malware that takes your computer or its data hostage and demands the payment of a ransom to return control of the computer or restore the data. Over the years, ransomware evolved to t...

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Cyber security is now a significant issue for all government entities. It has broad relevance right across the organization, and can no longer be compartmentalized into niche topics such as national security or technical responses to computer hacking. Important as these issues are, they are just one...

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LevelNet integrates virtually all existing anti-virus technologies into one simple, user-friendly application. This distributed system enables participants to share threat data globally and in real time, allowing for the entire system to become much smarter, much faster, than any single security cyb...

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There is no question about the potential damage that can be caused by a malicious attack on an organization’s network or connected devices. For example, interference with medical information systems and devices can affect lives; an organization’s communications can be compromised; financ...

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This white paper provides an overview of cybersecurity for connected fleets and outlines frequently-asked questions and answers about data security, wireless vulnerabilities and considerations for carriers seeking the most secure fleet management technology.

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Nowadays hacking is not as complicated, as it was ten years ago. One doesn’t need to have IT education or be an experienced hacker to successfully attack large corporations. There are only a few things needed to bypass a security system: a bunch of malicious programs, a security hole, and empl...

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Cybersecurity has dominated the global headlines during 2017. In May, ransomware attacks - allegedly emanating from North Korea - caused chaos in the NHS. The following month, James Comey, the former head of the FBI, gave evidence in which he claimed that he had “no doubt” that Russia ha...

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Cyber attacks and data leakage are daily threats to organizations globally, reminding us that we are all potential targets of this type of threat. Attorneys are discussing the potential risk of individual liability for corporate directors who do not take appropriate responsibility for oversight of c...

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Cyber attack is the name given by (usually sensationalist) articles and documents describing crimes that occur in a virtual world as opposed to tangible attacks such as war. A targeted cyber attack is when the attacker specifically targets someone or a company.

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Cyber security refers to measures relating to the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and data that is processed, stored and communicated by electronic or similar means, protecting it and associated systems from external or internal threat.

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The term “next-gen” is commonly cited by technology vendors to position a product as being innovative based on new and differentiated capabilities. Notable next-gen cybersecurity products include next-gen firewalls, the state of the art of which now represents the standard, current-gener...

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Threat actors have access to malware development tools that make it cheap and easy to develop customized targeted malware that is undetectable by traditional security systems. These same tools also include features which enable malware to become undetectable by the most popular sandbox products, suc...

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Cyber attacks are on the rise, costing companies an average of $7.6m. And yet, the vast majority of these attacks could be prevented by implementing best practices in systems management and creating better managed, more secure systems.

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Network security technology alone, while vital, cannot adequately stop attacks from ever-changing toolkits and innovative attack vectors of sophisticated cyber criminals. A managed web security service is an essential piece of a proactive online security defense that pits highly experienced SOC tech...

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One of the fastest growing threats in cybersecurity today, ransomware is quickly becoming the favored means for cybercriminals to extract a profit from unsuspecting victims. As ransomware mushrooms with new malware variants and new ways of scamming victims, businesses can no longer afford to discoun...

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By now, not only security professionals, but also many knowledge workers and consumers are well aware of the insidious nature of ransomware. As its name implies, ransomware is malicious software that holds data files hostage pending the payment of a ransom, typically with untraceable bitcoin as the ...

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Ransomware has quickly emerged as one of the most dangerous cyberthreats facing both organizations and consumers, with global losses now likely running to hundreds of millions of dollars. The past 12 months have seen ransomware reach a new level of maturity and menace.

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For any organisation to survive in an emerging information security ecosystem, standard security measures are no longer sufficient. The changing business landscape now requires an approach towards information resilience to enable an organisation to prevent, respond and recover from potential threats...

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Cybersecurity has never been for the timid. You’re dealing with bad guys who want to do bad things. The challenge in recent years is that they’re getting a lot badder. And bigger. The threat environment has exploded in depth and intensity.

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The success of J&J’s strategy, while crucial for IT and the information security team, can also be tied back to the organisation’s credo. “What are we trying to achieve? It’s not just all these applications and hardware.

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The data security and IT integrity of local, state and federal government agencies are under unprecedented attack. A startling increase in the sophistication and number of cyber attacks is forcing virtually every agency to rise to a level of security consciousness that would have seemed excessive or...

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Sandboxes are automated behavior-based malware analysis systems that are at the core of most network security solutions today. The deployment of sandboxes to detect advanced threats began over a decade ago.

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The success of recent malware attacks has made headlines by crippling corporations, robbing shareholders, and damaging the credit of thousands of consumers. These attacks make it abundantly clear that cybercriminals continue to evolve, creating adaptive threats and malware that can that can bypass t...

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Spam, phishing and email-borne malware such as viruses and worms are most often released in large quantities in a relatively short period of time, causing global damage in the tens of billions of dollars annually.

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Breaches happen. In today’s high-value, high- stakes enterprise environments, many organizations rightly assume not only that their data and computing systems will be attacked, but that a certain number of attacks will succeed.

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Across society, visual surveillance plays a vital role in the protection of people, property and assets. But traditional DVR-based CCTV systems leave companies vulnerable to attack from malevolent intruders. Cyber-attackers can exploit weaknesses in DVR security, find vulnerable devices and hijack c...

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) developed the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program to help federal agencies bolster their cyber defenses. The CDM Program offers products and services across multiple security disciplines to prioritize and fix critical cyber weaknesses.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework impacts all public and private organizations that manage critical infrastructures in the United States. The Framework encourages network equipment manufacturers, enterprises, service providers, government agencies and ...

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The healthcare industry is quickly becoming the number one target of cyberattackers. The value of protected health information (PHI), combined with the industry’s struggle to afford and implement cybersecurity best practices, makes the healthcare industry an irresistible target.

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This paper set out to expand the concept of cyber warfare and how geography and the geographic approach is germane to the topic. The use of geography is both key to organising and structuring information as well as in its use to help derive analysis within all three domains, underpinning situational...

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The world of cyber risk continues to develop and expand since our May 2016 paper on Medical Device Cybersecurity.1 The threat of ransomware has come to the forefront as demonstrated by global attacks such as Wannacry2 and Petya.

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LevelNet integrates virtually all existing anti-virus technologies into one simple, user-friendly application. This distributed system enables participants to share threat data globally and in real time, allowing for the entire system to become much smarter, much faster, than any single security cyb...

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The market for the Internet of Things (IoT) is continuing to grow at a phenomenal pace. According to research from the International Data Corporation released early in 2017, the IoT market will reach $1.29 trillion by 2020.

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Cyber threat actors have become more sophisticated. Their attacks are no longer singular in nature, however are a well consructed series of tactics, techniques and procedures designed to use your networks against you.

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The increased awareness around the need to fortify endpoint security is well-founded: Endpoints play a central role as the entry point through which many cybersecurity attacks are launched. The cybersecurity kill chain, which models the lifecycle of an attack.

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The cyberthreat landscape continues to grow and evolve. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cybersecurity will become a $1 trillion enterprise between 2017 and 2021. What is more frightening is the fact that the cost of cybercrime is projected to tally to over $6 trillion during the same timeframe....

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When it comes to network security, a retailer’s main concern typically lies with their point of sale systems. Because customer payment card information is gathered through POS devices, retailers naturally assume those devices will be the primary vector of any potential attack.

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The concept of the “Internet of Things” (IoT) is no longer the stuff of science fiction but an essential part of the reality of our everyday lives. Today, there are more than 13 billion interconnected digital and electronic devices in operation globally, the equivalent of more than two d...

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In a SANS survey, 56% of incident responders claim they assume their enterprise is already compromisedi . By preparing for the inevitable breach, rather than believing it can be prevented, enterprises can deliver a better security posture and set the foundation to proactively hunt for threats.

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In 2016, we finally saw the headlines catch up with the hype. Cyberattacks and cybersecurity, or a lack thereof, grabbed media attention on both the corporate and consumer sides, even becoming a key issue in the US presidential election.

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Information security is slowly gaining the respect it deserves, but there are many obstacles still getting in the way. One of the biggest hurdles that IT Directors and Information Security Officers (ISO) face is the communication of security concerns with their executive team.

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Signature and behavioral based anti-malware are no match for next generation adversaries who utilize mutating hashes, sophisticated obfuscation mechanisms, self-propagating malware, and intelligent malware components. It is no longer enough to detect and respond.

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Cyber defense requires exceedingly complex, analyst-intensive systems that must operate under constant siege. Improvements necessitate a solution approach that accounts for architecture, people, and processes.

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Leidos provides more than just firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption to defend against evolving cyber security threats. We understand you need a complete enterprise strategy for maximum protection to defend against evolving threats.

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In the world of cybersecurity, the year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack; multiple successful breaches of the SWIFT banking system; a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign.

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The Ontario Energy Board recently published a report entitled “Cybersecurity Framework to Protect Access to Electronic Operating Devices and Business Information Systems within Ontario’s Non-Bulk Power Assets.

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Effective cybersecurity management is essential for all organizations, regardless of size. There are many standards and guidance documents available to help organizations determine a way forward.

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Anybody wishing DDoS attacks would go away is in for a rude awakening. The attacks remain steady and as companies continue to produce insecure devices, the number of botnets will only increase. With 73% of organizations reporting a DDoS attack, the margin for error when it comes to a bad defense is ...

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In the past, everything enterprises protected – data centers, applications, and databases - resided in the perimeter. Organizations had to secure the perimeter in order to keep assets protected. Yet today, as organizations adopt cloud technologies to improve overall efficiency and expand busin...

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State of Cyber Security 2017 reports the results of the annual ISACA global cyber security survey, conducted in October 2016. The survey results bolster the belief that the field of cyber security remains dynamic and turbulent during its formative years.

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Increasing connectivity of medical devices to computer networks and the convergence of technologies has exposed vulnerable devices and software applications to incidents. The need to protect patient data from cyber-attack is now well understood.

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Cyber security has jumped to the top of companies’ risk agenda after a number of high profile data breaches, ransom demands, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and other hacks. In an increasingly digitized world.

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The risks encountered in flying are frequently mitigated by the knowledge, training, and experience of the professional pilot. As new safety risks are discovered, the aviation community resolves to overcome these safety deficiencies through improvements to our aviation system.

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Federal Security teams must improve their visibility into potential threats and breaches to reduce the impact and loss of sensitive data at government agencies caused by cyber threats. Achieving this level of visibility requires leveraging the myriad sources of data currently being tracked in their ...

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Cyber threat hunting is one of the best approaches to investigate potential compromises, detect advanced threats, and improve cyber defenses. It is a thorough process that combines the use of human talent and engineering to seek Indicators of Compromise (IOC) in the client environment.

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The ransomware landscape shifted dramatically this year with the appearance of two new selfpropagating threats in the form of WannaCry and Petya. Both outbreaks caused global panic, catching many organizations off-guard, with infections spreading rapidly across corporate networks.

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HPE infrastructure technologies and services help enterprises accelerate time to value from their data and applications. Enterprises use our servers, storage systems, and network access products to deploy and manage mission-critical workloads on-premises and in hybrid cloud
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Cybersecurity is a top concern at the highest levels of government and industry worldwide. More than ever, government and corporate leaders – from Senators and Members of Parliament to CEOs and Board Directors – are deeply engaged in ensuring effective cybersecurity strategies are in pla...

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Social Engineering is, at it’s most basic core element, the manipulation of people in order to get them to perform actions or give up data that they, under normal conditions, would not. Anything and everything from usernames and passwords to your Internet service provider and brand of security...

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With cybercriminals making billions of dollars from ransom demands, ransomware is unanimously identified as one of the biggest threats businesses face today. Ironically, the main estimated cost is not the ransom amount but the business downtime it causes – so it is not at all surprising that o...

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If ransomware weren’t big enough news already, it went global in Q2 with the WannaCry outbreak that rapidly spread around the world. Although not as sophisticated as its ransomware counterparts, it had an unusual distribution method. WannaCry didn’t come via spam or drive-by downloads as...

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While intended for system administration and the automation of daily maintenance and management tasks, PowerShell has become a preferred tool for cybercriminals. Using the framework’s flexibility to carry out reconnaissance, download payloads, and create lateral movement, threat actors are abl...

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Cyber security makes headlines on a daily basis. The threat posed by belligerent cyber actors is pervasive across the business landscape, from the very smallest to the largest organisations. The cyber security threat is global in reach, sophisticated in its execution, and operates on an industrial s...

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A quick glance at the news highlights the difficulties organizations of all types and sizes have in protecting their data. The challenge lies in the fact that information security is not one of your core activities – but it is for the cyber attacker! Today cybercrime and espionage operate like...

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Advanced malware is engineered to defeat enterprise security tools, including “advanced” or “nextgeneration” technologies. Lastline® Enterprise detects this evasive malware that sandboxes, firewalls, and IPS miss. It provides incident responders with the specific, actiona...

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Organizations are facing an expanding and increasingly complex attack surface and current models of security are failing to keep pace. Emerging threats have surpassed the known, with 70-90% of malware unique to a single organization1 and impossible to detect with signature-based technology.

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The polymorphic nature of modern cyber threats renders traditional signature-based defense mechanisms inadequate. On the other hand, in-depth defense techniques like sandboxing are expensive and come with performance overheads.

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It seems a day can’t go by without a new cyber attack making the news. Fifty US banks were recently infected with the Trickbots Trojan. In 2016, cybercriminals stole $81,000,000 from the Bangladesh Bank by exploiting a pair of second hand routers.

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This Guide presents details about how to monitor and log cyber security events, some of which are potential indicators of compromise (IOC) that can lead to cyber security incidents if not addressed quickly and effectively. The Guide provides you with practical advice on how to manage logs effectivel...

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Ransomware can have a negative – even crippling – impact on businesses. This type of attack is becoming increasingly common and is constantly evolving into new, more advanced strains. Many companies are unaware of the threat it poses; however, it is important to protect your organization...

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Cyber risk has emerged as one of the most important risks facing businesses in the 21st century. In 2009, there were 2.4 million new pieces of malware created. In 2015, more than 430 million new pieces of malware were discovered—over a million new pieces of malware each day.

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As a leading SaaS Customer Identity & Access Management provider for enterprises, Gigya is committed to maintaining only the highest level of performance and security. Our platform is optimized to deliver maximum efficiency and scalability while protecting your data with a series of strict secur...

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This document conveys a process to better understand and predict the cyber workforce needs in federal government agencies through four key components: Cyber Workforce Analysis of the existing cybersecurity workforce. Identification of the required size, skill sets, and functional composition of
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We believe high-level principles underlie a great deal of existing information security 1 thinking and practice, but that they have remained generally under-researched and unarticulated in favor of technical documents that are highly detailed and highly prescriptive, such as the NIST Risk Management...

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Phishing has evolved from a mere nuisance into a global epidemic in which organizations of all sizes and across all industries are being negatively impacted at high frequency. In 2016 alone, the SANS Institute revealed that 95% of all cyberattacks began with spear-phishing.

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Phishing, spearphishing, CEO Fraud/Business Email Compromise (BEC) and ransomware represent a group of critical security threats that virtually every organization will encounter at some point – and most already have. While phishing actually started in the 1995-1996 time frame, it became a much...

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As a small or medium business professional, chances are you’ve heard about phishing. Phishing scams—ploys that cybercriminals use to trick unsuspecting people into revealing sensitive information and steal their identities—are a serious problem for both consumers and business owner...

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When documents contain highly sensitive information, you can’t afford to take risks. Protecting your data is DocuSign’s top priority. That’s why our world-class security and operations teams work 24x7 to protect the 100+ million DocuSign users and wider Internet community from phis...

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Area 51 is one of the most secure facilities in the world. While it has acres of land surrounding the base, a perimeter fence, keycard, door locks, biometric scanners, and multiple alarms—none of these features individually keeps Area 51 safe.

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Attacks Increase in Number, Complexity, Sophistication All businesses large, small or in-between, must live and learn to thrive in a world with an ever-increasing threat of cyber risks. Those risks are rising for many reasons, from the growing attack surface to the increasing complexity and sophisti...

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Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks are a popular way to cause targeted service disruptions, typically for extended periods of time. The relative ease and low cost of launching such attacks, aided by a serious lack of any viable defense mechanisms, have made them one of the most common threats on the In...

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WannaCryptor, also known as WannaCry, is a ransomware that surfaced on Friday May 12th and instantly made international headlines. This great media attention is due to the ravages caused by this ransomware (crippled hospitals in the UK, massive infections at FedEx, Vodafone, Renault, etc.) as well a...

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Clearly, there is a great deal of work to be done to ensure that industrial companies are best protected as possible against the increasing risk of cyber security breaches in their ICS environments. Industrial cyber incidents happen frequently – over half of the sample had experienced at least...

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Driven by rising costs in exploration and production as well as by increasing competitive intensity and regulatory pressures, oil and gas companies are looking for new ways to increase production capacity and operational efficiencies. This has led to the rapid adoption of digital technologies to hel...

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Cybersecurity incidents can cause real harm to the operations and customers of a financial firm. Moreover, firms and regulators widely agree that these incidents can also threaten the stability of the financial system. The next step for regulators and industry is to address those risks. This OFR vie...

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The last thirty years have witnessed major technological advances in computing, networking and the industrial control systems (ICS) that help run critical infrastructure operations. Today, ICS control everything from ventilation in subterranean tunnels to high rise elevators to nuclear reactor cores...

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As evidenced by the BBC and similar attacks in 2016, the cyber threat landscape has morphed into a far more dangerous and challenging place. In the early days of DDoS attacks, hackers simply flooded network pipelines with traffic, overwhelming connections to servers. These high-bandwidth “volu...

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We have grown accustomed to computer viruses but the latest WannaCrypt worm attack was a Friday surprise that took the world by storm. It claimed more than 200,000 victims in less than 48 hours, according to one count by Europol, Europe’s policing agency. The Associated Press also reported tha...

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Amid all the noise and hype generated by conventional cyber-security systems, most documents such as PDFs and Word files still remain a locked box for the majority of enterprises – hiding potentially malicious content deep inside. These alterations to the structures of everyday files are now t...

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The concept of a paradigm shift has been used to frame the enormity of fundamental changes in IT and compute models, as has been the case with the web, the client-server model before it, and so on. What is notable about today’s current state of computing is that there are multiple concurrent s...

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Today’s data center is more than just the building where the servers reside. It’s a dynamic entity spanning both physical and virtual resources. The data-center model itself has evolved from one where hard-wired connections drew a direct line to a stand-alone system, to a utility model, ...

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Phishing, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) are a serious and growing problem. The FBI estimates that ransomware alone cost businesses more than $200M in 2016— and is projected to bring in a cool billion dollars in 2017. This big money game is allowing attackers to invest sign...

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Threat intelligence is one of the most talked-about areas of information security today. Recent research conducted by SC Media revealed that 46 percent of security professionals expect threat intelligence to be a very important part of their strategy in 2017. At the same time, vendors, service provi...

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The ransomware epidemic has forced IT organizations to think differently about how they surveil and defend their digital assets. Passive observation of transactions on the network empowers IT departments to detect, investigate, and mitigate cryptoransomware attacks in minutes. This paper describes h...

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These concerns are supported by an increasing corpus of industry data. For example, spear phishing is often considered a subset of the Social Engineering category of attacks. The ISMG survey also found that 60% of businesses suspected they were targets of social engineering attacks in the previous 1...

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A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is one of the most popular weapons in the cybercriminals’ arsenal. It aims to make information systems such as websites or databases impossible for regular users to access normally. There can be different motives behind launching DDoS attacks, rang...

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You might be confused as to what the regulatory bodies expect from your financial institution in terms of cybersecurity: what obligations do you have? What measures should you take? And how, exactly, will you be measured for compliance? If so, you are not alone. In fact, the regulators themselves ha...

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The world has experienced a massive global ransomware cyber-attack known as “WannaCrypt” or “WannaCry” (Ransom: Win32/WannaCrypt) since Friday, May 12 2017. Hundreds of thousands computers worldwide have been hit and affected more than 150 countries. WannaCry is far more dang...

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Although computer systems can be compromised through a variety of means, the NCSC looks to understand malicious actions and the attackers that carry them out. The risk to information and computer assets comes from a broad spectrum of threats with a broad range of capabilities. The impact (and theref...

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This presentation was prepared by Navigant Consulting, Inc. (Navigant) for informational purposes only. The term “best practices” is used to reference practices which the authors currently believe to be generally accepted and recommended practices, and the views expressed in this paper a...

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A cybersecurity framework is a plan for keeping your data and systems safe. It often addresses an organization’s overall security objectives rather than focusing exclusively on just IT elements. Everyone within your organization should make cybersecurity a priority, not just the so-called nerd...

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In this paper, Avecto looks at the role least privilege security and application control play in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), a voluntary standard for public and private industry sectors supporting critical infrastructure, helping organizat...

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The greatest virtual threat today is not state sponsored terrorism, newfangled clandestine malware, or a hacker culture run amok. The most dangerous looming crisis in information security is instead a severe cybersecurity labor shortage— expected to reach 1.5 million job openings by 2019. SG r...

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Digital systems have transformed, and will continue to transform, our world. Supportive government policy, a strong research base and a history of industrial success make the UK particularly well-placed to realise the benefits of the emerging digital society. These benefits have already been substan...

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In the last two years, there have been increasingly public data breaches and cybersecurity costs. But, the recent news has also brought positive attention to the developments in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. The NIST Framework is an important adva...

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Modern cybersecurity threats are changing the way organizations are implementing security. Older security techniques that relied on strong perimeter defenses to keep attacks away from vulnerable systems have been proven inadequate. As a result, IT Security Architects assume that an attack can penetr...

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Following the slew of major cyberattacks reported in 2014—the Year of the Breach, according to Forbes—cybersecurity has become a boardroom-level conversation on an unprecedented scale. The resignation of Target’s CEO and CIO following that company’s breach shows that responsi...

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Healthcare organizations are in the cross hairs of cyber attackers as evidenced in the 2016 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations Study sponsored by ESET. On average, healthcare organizations represented in this research have had almost one cyber attack per month over the past 12 months...

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When comparing the goals and capabilities of attackers and defenders, it is a sobering reality that defenders need to be successful 100% of the time, whereas attackers only need to be successful once. The current playing field is dramatically imbalanced in favor of attackers. With technology develop...

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This 2017 CSD Technology Guide is the culmination of extensive efforts to identify and develop cybersecurity technologies for homeland security application within industry, academia and our national lab partners. Many of these technologies have been funded through Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) an...

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Cyber security is now one of the most rapidly expanding industries globally, as governments, the private sector and research community have begun to boost their spending and investment in an effort to fend off perpetrators of malicious cyber activities. Further, trust and confidence in a cyber secur...

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As enterprises mobilize business processes, more and more sensitive data passes through and resides on mobile devices. And while almost every CIO knows how important mobile security is, getting a grip on it can be tough. There’s a lot to consider, and new factors enter the equation all the tim...

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Modern IT, especially cloud and mobile technologies, has significantly improved access for users from anywhere to anywhere. Whether a user is working remotely and needs to access company systems; taking advantage of 24hr banking to manage their finances; or buying online to avoid shopping crowds; pe...

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Cyber security isn’t a new issue. At CGI we’ve been helping to protect the UK’s critical national infrastructure, government and some of the country’s largest companies for over 40 years – since the outset of computing. However, what certainly is new is the rapidly grow...

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The emerging digital economy drives business value by leveraging technology to connect users, devices, data, goods, and services. To compete successfully, organizations are required to adopt new models of connectivity and data sharing, including public and private clouds and enabling the Internet of...

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Strong cyber security is a fundamental element of our growth and prosperity in a global economy. It is also vital for our national security. It requires partnership involving governments, the private sector and the community.  Being connected is now essential, creating new opportunities for inn...

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Organizations are at a crossroads when deciding on the proper course of action for complying with regulations applicable to the healthcare industry and how to manage risk of securing sensitive health information. This is an important decision that shapes the foundation of an organization’s sec...

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Today, technology-driven innovation is transforming financial services (FS) — enabling firms to create new products and services, enhance access and experiences for customers, strengthen controls and drive down costs. As banks and other financial services firms define their digital strategies,...

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The usage of technology in today’s world is inevitable. Whether it is making reservations on our smart phones, or checking emails, or checking in for flights, usage of technology is present. Further, the globalization phenomenon we see today means we are living in a world where almost everythi...

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The Internet has become a critical infrastructure for both businesses and individual users and its security has therefore become a priority issue. Security is also an important key to the modern connected world and a crucial factor in inspiring the consumer confidence necessary to achieve commercial...

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In 2015, the Government of Canada introduced a number of legislative amendments and programs in an effort to keep pace with the digital economy and growing cyberthreats to Canadian businesses and citizens. These initiatives, meant to strengthen our collective cyberresiliency, require Canadian busine...

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It is generally understood that the public and private sectors need to collaborate to address the nation’s cybersecurity challenges, yet there remain significant questions regarding the circumstances, nature, and scope of those relationships. Legal, strategic, and pragmatic obstacles often imp...

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We are in a digital age, but consideration of the impact of digitalisation is lagging in some areas. This is contributing to a worldwide economic and security problem. What is this threat that is costing the US alone one third of its GDP?1 Once, cybersecurity may have been the preserve of the IT dep...

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Advancing Cybersecurity Research and Education in Europe: Major Drivers of Growth in the Digital Landscape explores the important role of cybersecurity research and education in enhancing cybersecurity. The paper provides an overview of cybersecurity challenges, explores its multifaceted and multidi...

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With hacking and other “cyber incidents” now growing by nearly 40% every year, governments around the world are taking an increasingly active role in defining new requirements for corporate information security. They are passing new legislation, adopting new regulations, and tightening u...

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As the potential for cyber attacks against the energy sector grows, a revolutionary early-warning system designed to protect the industrial control systems of the oil and gas industry has emerged to complement highly recommended defense-in-depth strategies. Few people outside the oil and gas industr...

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Recent high-profile security breaches at nationwide retail, healthcare, entertainment, public sector and financial service organizations has brought heightened attention from lawmakers in Congress and the Obama Administration. This growing focus on cybersecurity and data breaches, coupled with a gro...

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In recent years, healthcare providers, payers and regulators have been subjected to ever-increasing data privacy concerns and security risks affecting their operating and legislative environments as well as patient confidence. Cyber-attacks are on the rise as health organizations strive to use more ...

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Protecting your organization from threats is an ever-expanding and complicated process that requires an enormous amount of work. Even though the frequency and severity of breaches are rising, many organizations still rely on a small team of talented individuals to protect their organizations from at...

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Alert fatigue. As cybersecurity teams and technologies get better at detecting threats, they are also becoming more inundated with alerts, warnings, and notifications. As a result, IT and cybersecurity professionals become desensitized to alerts, and may be less inclined to address them. In fact, 80...

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Today, organizations are facing a challenging and constantly evolving landscape of security threats. Supercharged connectivity, unending streams of information and instantaneous transactions have created unprecedented opportunities for business—but they also create vulnerabilities. Cyber threa...

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Identity management can catalyze your organization’s digital transformation. Many challenges, however, can stand in the way of a successful identity management program. Data privacy concerns are often among them. This white paper provides practical guidance on how you can use MicroStrategy Ush...

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So your organization has decided to migrate to Microsoft Office 365. While you’ll likely benefit from its cloud collaboration capabilities, you might want to ask more about what Office 365 means for security, compliance and e-discovery. It sounds hard to turn down the promise of advanced threa...

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Chief information security officers (CISOs) face a gauntlet of evolving challenges to secure their enterprises. From complex infrastructure with legacy hardware and software to a lack of resources and a changing threat environment, a CISO’s challenges are constant and ever present. Hackers nee...

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Looking at the data breach incidents that made the news in 2013 and into 2014 – Target Corporation, Adobe, Tesco, Snecma, LaCie, KT Corp, Yahoo Japan, the New York Times and more – sophisticated threats continue to beat traditional defenses. Surveys confirm this trend: PwC1 reported that...

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As Advanced Persistent Threats grow more prevalent and more dangerous, the odds of an attack getting through your traditional perimeter defenses increase. All it takes is one event to advance to the stage of exfiltrating your sensitive information to create havoc. Advanced cyber attacks are a growin...

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Content is the crown jewel of your organization — your messages, images, text, data, and entire documents are the fuel that keeps any business, agency or government moving forward. Sound unlikely? Well, it’s absolutely true. Content, in all its forms, is quite similar to a capital infusi...

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Protecting personal data has been an important issue in the European Union (EU) for more than 20 years, and the recently ratified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes data protection to an entirely new level. In addition to a new set of legal requirements that necessitate both organizatio...

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Worldwide, people are starting to feel the effects of the dawning Fourth Industrial Revolution, a convergence of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that will profoundly affect people and economies around the world. As digital technolog...

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Network security can be an intimidating discipline for most organizations. The threat landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous, as malicious actors focus their energy on developing sophisticated, targeted attacks. At the same time, the anywhere, anytime mobile workforce, digital workplace transf...

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Advanced threat protection systems bring a new level of malware protection to the enterprise, overcoming the weaknesses of intrusion detection and prevention solutions by detecting zero-day malware. ATP devices might also introduce bandwidth constraints and intermittent availability, leading to netw...

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Medidata’s solutions deliver an entire clinical development process through innovative clinical cloud technology. Whether for your first study or an enterprise solution across multiple phases and therapeutic areas, our suite of products streamlines key clinical development operations, includin...

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Traditional antivirus (AV) is not the solution to preventing security breaches on the endpoint – it is the problem. AV is no longer effective at stopping today’s cyberthreats. Although AV satisfies many regulatory, governance and compliance requirements, it saddles organizations with hid...

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Mobile computing continues to expand throughout organizations to increase efficiency, empower collaboration, speed workflow, and boost employee productivity. The expansion of enterprise mobility across many organizations is having a transformative effect to their business and fueling product and ser...