Cyberattacks have increased over the past few years. Ransomware attacks from April 2022 to March 2023 were analyzed in a recent report by Black Kite.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99254-the-us-uk-and-germany-rank-top-in-ransomware-attacks

New research revealed a large disconnect between an organizations’ level of preparedness and their ability to stop a ransomware attack.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99252-50-percent-of-organizations-fell-victim-to-ransomware-in-2022

Cybersecurity threats against organizations increase year after year. Yet with a layered approach to cybersecurity, companies can combat modern threats.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99253-the-7-layers-of-a-strong-cybersecurity-strategy

Of the biggest challenges faced when implementing an effective cyber/IT risk management program, 49% of respondents say an increase in the quantity of cyber threats.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99251-55-say-cyber-it-assessment-is-as-hard-as-renewing-drivers-license

Because of the risk of mag stripes being read and copied, Spain will begin replacing existing credit cards with fingerprint biometrics cards in 2024.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99249-spain-to-implement-biometric-debit-and-credit-cards

The security of workplace devices and applications remains a growing concern within hybrid and remote environments, according to new research.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99248-enterprise-devices-have-an-average-of-67-applications-installed

Cyber breaches or ransomware-induced shutdowns can crush a company. But, cybersecurity hygiene can greatly limit exposure and prevent most breaches.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99250-cyber-hygiene-building-blocks-to-protect-attack-surfaces

Attack trends such as brute forcing, carding, credential stuffing, inventory hoarding, scalping and web scraping were analyzed in a recent report.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99247-top-shopping-periods-see-an-increase-in-bot-attacks

Security talks with Steve Benton at Anomali about if artificial intelligence red teaming is realistic for enterprises to utilize today in their security toolbelt.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99244-how-ai-red-teaming-can-improve-security-defenses

CISA has released a joint guide on cybersecurity best practices intended to help communities navigate through the complexities of becoming a smart city.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99245-cybersecurity-best-practices-guide-for-smart-cities-released

President Biden nominated Cara L. Abercrombie for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. Abercrombie has worked in the office since 2003.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99243-biden-announces-assistant-secretary-of-defense-for-acquisition-nominee

The Texas senate approved a new school safety bill giving the Texas Education Agency the authority to monitor and enforce school safety plans.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99242-texas-approves-new-school-safety-bill

The DHS released the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). The QHSR assesses changes to threats facing the nation since the last review.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99241-dhs-outlines-national-security-challenges

The war between Russia and Ukraine is the first time two countries are seen waging a physical war while also engaging in open cyber conflict.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99238-cyber-resilience-one-year-into-the-ukraine-russia-conflict

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was cited by OSHA for endangering maintenance employees working on steam lines in a healthcare facility.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99240-arizona-veterans-affairs-healthcare-facility-cited-by-osha

As companies shift towards hybrid and multicloud environments, CISOs have expressed concerns over keeping their software and data secure.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99236-fifty-percent-of-cisos-confident-that-software-is-completely-tested

Organizations are realizing the gaps in internal cyber risk management teams are interfering with their ability to effectively address emerging cyber threats.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99237-addressing-the-cybersecurity-staff-shortage

Chicago Cubs’ Wringley Field ballpark is working to update its security measures for the ballpark, nearby venues, parking lots and the front office.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99235-wringley-field-expands-security-measures

Conrad Band has been named permanent Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99234-conrad-band-named-senior-vice-president-cio-at-childrens-hospital-la

With hybrid and remote work, security leaders are tracking employee productivity. New research analyzed the effect that monitoring had on employees.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99233-twenty-six-percent-of-it-workers-saw-a-decrease-in-morale