What Is Just-In-Time Access? Just-in-Time Access is the process that grants employees privileged access to applications and systems for a limited time, on an as-needed basis. A good security plan means giving people and systems exactly the access they need…
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France Cyber Attack – Data Breaches Compromise 33 Million People’s Data
Hackers targeted two French healthcare providers and generated the largest data breach in French history. The French Data Protection Agency (CNIL) said both Viamedis and Almerys data breaches exposed the data of 33 million people. The two medical insurance companies…
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Policy Template Guide
The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive template for organizations seeking to assess their compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The NIST CSF is a voluntary framework that consists of…
Chinese Threat Actors Concealed in US Infrastructure Networks
According to a joint alert from CISA, the NSA, the FBI, and partner Five Eyes organizations, the Chinese cyberespionage group Volt Typhoon entered a critical infrastructure network in the United States and remained undiscovered for at least five years before…
Insider Data Breach at Verizon Affects Over 63,000 Employees
An insider data breach at Verizon has compromised the personal information of more than 63,000 employees, nearly half of the company’s global workforce. The telecommunications giant disclosed the incident in a Data Breach Notification with the Office of the Maine…
The 11 Best Identity and Access Management Tools (2024)
Demand for Identity and Access Management tools is booming. According to data website Statista, the market for this technology is set to reach over USD $43 billion by 2029 – almost triple the 2022 level. Today, there are dozens of…
Ransomware Payments New Record Exceeds $905 Million Peak by over 11%
New Chainalysis warns of ransomware payments raised above above $1.1 billion in 2023 and reached a new record. The $983 million previous peak was set in 2021, while in 2022 the ransomware payments dropped to $567. Chainalysis puts the unusual…
Free & Downloadable Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Templates
An effective cybersecurity incident response plan (IRP) can be the difference between a minor disruption and a major crisis. This article provides you with comprehensive IRP templates in PDF, Word, and Google Docs formats to ensure your organization can quickly…
AnyDesk System Breach Raises Concerns Among MSP Users
AnyDesk confirmed recently that a cyberattack has affected their product systems. The hackers accessed the source code and private code signing keys. Initially, the 170,000 customers remote access software company claimed an unplanned maintenance to explain why client logins failed…
Free & Downloadable Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Templates
Securing digital assets has never been more critical. This guide offers direct access to indispensable cybersecurity risk assessment templates in PDF, Word, and Google Docs formats, enabling organizations and individuals to fortify their digital defenses effectively and efficiently. What are…