The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a Draft Memorandum for Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) on Friday, Oct 27, 2023. FedRAMP was codified in 2022 when Congress passed the FedRAMP Authorization Act (“Act”). The…
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How to Get HITRUST Certified—and Why
What is the HITRUST Certification? In 2007, a group of healthcare organizations, technology companies, and government agencies—including the American Hospital Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), McKesson Corporation, and Microsoft—got together to…
Pro-Palestinian Threat Groups Expand Cyberwar Beyond Israel
As Israel’s military escalates its ground and air attacks in Gaza, the parallel cyberwar that spun up so quickly following the October 7 surprise raids by Hama terrorists appears to be changing and spreading to other countries. A report this…
Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023
A Bitdefender study found nearly half of Halloween-themed spam is fraudulent, with 69% of the spam hitting U.S. inboxes. The post Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Identity Theft: The Silent Threat for Executives
Identity theft isn’t a new phenomenon, but its rise in the executive world can no longer be ignored. As a CISO, you understand the importance of safeguarding not only your organization’s data but also the personal information of your top-level…
SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information
Do the SEC’s new rules qualify as government overreach? Sysdig’s Crystal Morin explores the issue. The post SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
8 Essential Windows Security Tips to Protect Your Computer
Windows operating systems and software are complex pieces of software with millions of lines of code. This means that there are many potential vulnerabilities, or flaws, that can be exploited by attackers. Attackers can use vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access…
DEF CON 31 – Policy Panel: How Hackers Can Work With Government To Protect High Risk Communities
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
Achieving Zero-Standing Privileges with Okta and Apono
Organizations are twice as likely to get breached through compromised credentials than any other threat vector. Compromised credentials are when credentials, such as usernames and passwords, are exposed to unauthorized entities. When lost, stolen or exposed, compromised credentials can give…
DEF CON 31 – Policy Panel: International Cyber Policy 101
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…