Transactions involving U.S. targets and acquirers continue to represent a substantial percentage of overall deal volume, with U.S. M&A exceeding $1.26 trillion in 2023, according to research from the Harvard Law… The post Steps To Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats During Mergers…
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Halting Hackers on the Holidays: Protecting Yourself from Seasonal Cyber Threats
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS Ho-ho-hold on to your data! 🎅 The holiday season is here, bringing cheer, gifts, and…cybercriminals?! That’s right! While you’re decking the halls, hackers are… The post Halting Hackers on the Holidays: Protecting Yourself from…
Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security Perspective
The world’s first artificial intelligence law, the EU AI Act, finally came into effect on 1 Aug 2024, 4 years after it was initially proposed by the European Commission. After… The post Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security…
The Initial Engagement Process for Contracting with a vCISO
Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, organizations face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges that demand expert guidance and strategic oversight. Enter the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), a role… The post The Initial Engagement Process for Contracting with a…
Shifting The Focus: From Compliance to Secops In Supply Chain Security
There are two main reasons why supply chain attacks are on the increase. First, there is a general trend of companies outsourcing more critical business functions to external providers, and… The post Shifting The Focus: From Compliance to Secops In…
Guarding the Games: Cybersecurity and the 2024 Summer Olympics
As Paris prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, athletes from around the world converge to represent their country. But beyond the cheers and medals lies a digital underworld…. The post Guarding the Games: Cybersecurity and the 2024 Summer…
Fortifying the Future: AI Security Is The Cornerstone Of The AI And GenAI Ecosystem
The rapid proliferation of AI technologies is bringing about significant advancements, but it has also introduced a wide range of security challenges. Large language models (LLMs) and computer vision models,… The post Fortifying the Future: AI Security Is The Cornerstone…
Biometrics in the Cyber World
by Victoria Hargrove, Reporter, CDM In today’s society, digital threats are happening at a consistent and concerning rate. Traditional authentication methods no longer stand a chance against preventing these threats…. The post Biometrics in the Cyber World appeared first on…
5 Essential Features of an Effective Malware Sandbox
Malware sandboxes offer a safe and controlled environment to analyze potentially harmful software and URLs. However, not all sandboxes incorporate features that are essential for proper analysis. Let’s look at… The post 5 Essential Features of an Effective Malware Sandbox…
The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS I came up with this model to simplify cybersecurity, resiliency and regulatory compliance for executives who are not cybersecurity experts. The PANCCD™ model (People,… The post The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance…