With so many potential vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors, beating ransomware requires a multi-faceted ransomware prevention strategy, including cybersecurity technologies, data protection and orchestrated recovery, and security processes.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98001-how-a-more-unified-approach-to-data-protection-will-help-in-the-fight-against-ransomware

Let’s explore the common common privileged escalation attack techniques and tactics used by attackers and how organizations can implement six security strategies to protect against these cyberattacks.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98002-protecting-against-commonly-utilized-windows-privilege-escalation-tactics-and-techniques

Security leaders prioritize threats to their financial departments, user databases and marketing over third-party risk, according to the TCS Risk & Cybersecurity Study.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97999-cisos-rank-their-top-security-priorities-through-2025

Despite complexities of risks, only a third of executives say their organizations have complete enterprise risk management processes in place, according to a new report by AICPA and NC State.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97995-risk-management-processes-in-us-are-falling-behind

The State of Mobile App Security in 2022 report from Approov and conducted by Osterman Research identified concerning levels of enterprise confidence in their cybersecurity for mobile applications.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97997-enterprises-lack-visibility-into-mobile-app-security

You can’t overstate the importance of the current 5G rollout to the wireless industry. Nor can you exaggerate the seriousness of that rollout’s security risks without the right tools in place.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97993-why-secure-deployment-operations-management-is-critical-for-5g

A study from Skybox Security and conducted by ThoughtLab surveyed executives and analyzed the cybersecurity investments, practices and performance of 1,200 organizations.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97994-material-cybersecurity-breaches-increased-25-in-2021

Organizations can improve their security operations, from detection to response and forensic follow-up, by using next-generation physical security information management (PSIM) systems.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97991-onboarding-a-next-generation-psim-platform-for-improved-security-operations

Misinformation, disinformation and malinformation (MDM) pose threats to enterprise and global security. Learning to monitor for these information attacks can help organizations identify MDM before it affects their business.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97990-disinformation-is-the-next-big-cybersecurity-threat

Retail loss prevention leader Joseph Biffar has been named Vice President, Asset Protection at apparel firm Chico’s FAS.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97989-joseph-biffar-named-vp-of-asset-protection-at-chicos-fas

The Quitman School District in Arkansas installed steel safety shelters in all classrooms to protect against tornadoes and active shooters.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97988-arkansas-schools-install-safety-shelters-to-protect-against-storms-active-shooters

Electronic hall passes can help staff mitigate a K-12 security challenge: the student vaping epidemic. The tech may help curb in-school e-cigarette use.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97983-electronic-hall-passes-a-powerful-school-safety-technology

In a new podcast episode, Erez Yalon, Vice President of Security Research at Checkmarx, talks how security leaders can avoid common cybersecurity mistakes in their organizations.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97974-how-to-avoid-common-cybersecurity-vulnerabilities

Cynet CISO survey reveals lack of staff, skills and resources are driving smaller teams to outsource security with advanced tools, technologies and services.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97986-cisos-at-smbs-face-unique-cybersecurity-challenges

CrowdStrike Chief Technology Officer Michael Sentonas explains why identity security must be an urgent priority for business leaders, as well as how zero trust helps contain adversaries in attacks involving identity, from initial escalation and lateral movement through persistence on the network.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97985-solving-the-identity-crisis-in-cybersecurity

In today’s world, where any energy organization can be a target for cyberattack, secure network architecture and end-to-end visibility are the building blocks to a resilient cybersecurity posture.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97984-evolving-cybersecurity-to-protect-todays-energy-network-architecture

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas implemented a cloud video surveillance system from Eagle Eye Networks to improve operational efficiencies. Learn more in this case study.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97982-ronald-mcdonald-house-adds-cloud-video-surveillance

Michael Aiello has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Secureworks, a cybersecurity company.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97980-michael-aiello-named-chief-technology-officer-at-secureworks

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s “Weekend Work” initiative will conduct construction site safety inspections on weekends, when security supervision may be more lax.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97981-osha-implements-weekend-safety-checks-to-mitigate-fall-hazards

Barracuda research finds organizations are struggling to protect operational technology and getting breached as a result.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97979-iiot-ot-cybersecurity-challenges-investments-and-breaches