SecurityScorecard announced an alliance with Measured Analytics and Insurance, the AI-powered cyber insurance provider. The initiative delivers a cyber insurance premium incentive (e.g., discounts) for Security Ratings. “Together with SecurityScorecard, Measured is reimagining how organizations manage cybersecurity as a business…
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Attackers use fallback ransomware if LockBit gets blocked
Your security solutions might stave off a LockBit infection, but you might still end up with encrypted files: according to Symantec’s threat researchers, some affiliates are using the 3AM ransomware as a fallback option in case LockBit gets flagged and…
Lacework expands partnership with Snowflake to drive secure cloud growth
Lacework and Snowflake announced an expanded partnership that advances the future of cloud infrastructure and further automates cloud security at scale. The extended partnership empowers security teams with direct access to their Lacework cloud security data through Snowflake’s secure data…
Ivanti collaborates with Catchpoint to detect and troubleshoot remote connectivity issues
Ivanti announced its strategic partnership with Catchpoint. The partnership expands the Digital Experience Score with application and network visibility to continuously detect and troubleshoot remote connectivity issues before they impact the workforce. Ivanti and Catchpoint will integrate their technologies, Ivanti…
Access control in cloud-native applications in multi-location environments (NIST SP 800-207)
NIST released Special Publication (SP) 800-207A – “A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi-Location Environments.” Enterprise application environments consist of geographically distributed and loosely coupled microservices that span multiple cloud and on-premises environments. Users…
Librem 11 tablet sets new standard for privacy and security with Linux-based PureOS
Purism introduced the new Librem 11 tablet running secure PureBoot and Linux kernel-based PureOS. Librem 11 is made for individuals, organizations, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, and businesses that need security and privacy with powerful portability. Librem 11 security and…
Great security training is a real challenge
All employees need security training, yet it’s generally a resented afterthought. A variety of studies over years show that human error is generally felt to be the largest vulnerability in organizations. For technology companies like SaaS providers, who also need…
Mobile Verification Toolkit: Forensic analysis of Android and iOS devices to identify compromise
Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT) is a collection of utilities to simplify and automate the process of gathering forensic traces helpful to identify a potential compromise of Android and iOS devices. MVT supports using public indicators of compromise (IOCs) to scan…
The critical role of authorization in safeguarding financial institutions
According to a recent Cost of Data Breach report, the financial industry has the second highest average cost for a data breach, making the value well worth financial institutions investing more into authorization. In this Help Net Security video, David…
Download: Ultimate guide to Certified in Cybersecurity
The ultimate guide covers everything you need to know about the entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity certification and how to get started with FREE training and exam through ISC2’s 1MCC program! No experience is required, just a passion for cybersecurity. It’s…