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Surprising Stats 2023
Surprising Stats 2023

The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million. Every year, IBM Security releases the Cost of a Data Breach...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:29:23 AM
Prospect Health (affecting Crozer Health) Ransomware attack
Prospect Health (affecting Crozer Health) Ransomware attack

The Video What Should You Do If You Were Impacted by the Breach? Several steps should be taken if you were potentially i...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:29:10 AM
Protect Yourself From Social Engineering
Protect Yourself From Social Engineering

Introduction Social Engineering tactics are hard to counter as they are constantly evolving in their ingenuity and they ...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:29:01 AM
How To Communicate Cybersecurity To The Board: A CISO's Practical Guide
How To Communicate Cybersecurity To The Board: A CISO's Practical Guide

Who Should Read This If you’re a CISO or security leader preparing to brief the board of directors, this post covers bot...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:51 AM
Password Cracking 101
Password Cracking 101

Who doesn't love complex passwords?... Hackers!!! Let me explain, everyone knows that passwords are the most used method...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:40 AM
Alphv (Blackcat) Using Malicious Windows Drivers
Alphv (Blackcat) Using Malicious Windows Drivers

TL; DR: Affiliates of the ALPHV ransomware group (also referred to as Blackcat) have been observed using malicious, but ...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:32 AM
Security Governance for Small and Mid-Size Organizations: How to Build a Program That Lasts
Security Governance for Small and Mid-Size Organizations: How to Build a Program That Lasts

Who Should Read This If you’re a CISO, IT director, or security manager at a small-to-medium-sized organization without ...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:24 AM
Pros vs. Joes: Battling The Cyber Gap
Pros vs. Joes: Battling The Cyber Gap

Introduction One issue that has cropped up over the last decade in the field of cybersecurity is the “cyber skill gap.” ...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:16 AM
Zero Trust Security: What It Is and How to Start Building Toward It
Zero Trust Security: What It Is and How to Start Building Toward It

Who Should Read This If you’re evaluating security architectures, dealing with lateral movement risks, or trying to expl...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:28:09 AM
SecureWorld Philadelphia 2023
SecureWorld Philadelphia 2023

Mike McKeown of SEVN-X drops by SecureWorld Philadelphia this year and gets the scoop on the conference from attendees, ...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:27:59 AM
Camden County Police Department Ransomware
Camden County Police Department Ransomware

Matt Barnett sits down with NBC10 to discuss the ransomware attack locking up the Camden County Police Department. The V...

Jan 21, 2025, 12:27:49 AM