1st responders want tech that assists in real-world situations, says NIST survey aimed at improving communication devices for fire, police, EMT & 911.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98870-americas-1st-responders-give-nist-a-communications-tech-wish-list

Cybersecurity is a continuous effort because, as systems evolve, so do attackers; however, best practices can bolster cybersecurity posture.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98852-bolstering-defenses-amid-evolving-threats-and-cyber-pro-burnout

Organizations that creatively and consistently engage employees in cybersecurity best practices stand a better chance of protecting systems and data.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98873-how-to-effectively-communicate-cybersecurity-best-practices-to-staff

New York Governor releases guidelines on how citizens can protect themselves and their data in addition to an expansion of cybersecurity initiatives.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98856-9-data-privacy-guidelines-recommended-to-new-yorkers

Klamath Falls City Schools adopts ZeroEyes AI gun detection platform that will be layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98859-ai-gun-detection-installed-at-klamath-falls-city-schools

Addressing the challenges of web app cyberattacks means combining isolation-based protection with detection-based response, right from the start.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98844-defense-in-depth-protects-against-known-and-unknown-cyber-threats

The 21st annual Security and Compliance Compensation report aims to give industry professionals insight into what their peers are making.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98831-the-average-security-professionals-salary

To address cloud security challenges and staffing issues, enterprises rely on multiple tools for cloud security, says ManageEngine study.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98867-us-enterprises-hit-hard-by-short-staffed-security-operations-centers

Experts suggest stronger cybersecurity solutions to strengthen resilience of businesses & critical infrastructure on Change Your Password Day.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98865-make-change-your-password-day-an-impetus-to-boost-overall-cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized an order with Chegg citing careless data security practices that exposed student and staff information.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98854-ftc-order-with-ed-tech-provider-chegg-for-lax-security-finalized

Nicholas Kathmann has been hired as LogicGate’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Kathmann has over 20 years of security experience.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98853-nicholas-kathmann-named-logicgate-chief-information-security-officer

Following a shooting close to Northeastern’s Oakland campus, administration wrote a letter outlining safety measures to protect its students.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98855-new-safety-protocols-for-northeasterns-oakland-campus

As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, employees must be capable of identifying and preventing cyberattacks. The right kind of training can help.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98837-fighting-security-fatigue-with-proper-training-reduces-cyber-risks

In the last quarter of 2022, Russia-aligned APT groups targeted Ukraine with destructive wipers and ransomware, says an APT Activity Report by ESET.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98858-russian-apt-groups-continue-attacks-with-wipers-and-ransomware

Former Arizona CISO Tim Roemer has been appointed President & General Manager at ThriveDX. Roemer will also be on the executive leadership team.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98849-arizona-ciso-tim-roemer-named-thrivedx-president-and-general-manager

EMA’s Secure Coding Practices survey of 129 software development professionals found that code scanning tools were less effective than developers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98845-secure-code-training-ruled-better-investment-than-code-scanning-tools

Immutability and air gapping provide effective ways to outsmart cybercriminals and defend against ransomware attacks that target vital backup data.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98823-the-importance-of-keeping-backup-data-safe-from-cybercriminals

University drone policies should address the three types of operators flying on campuses: commercial, recreational and educational operators.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98851-educational-institutions-should-consider-devising-a-drone-policy

An annual survey of 2,700 risk managers cites cyber incidents, business interruption & issues such as inflation & volatility as 2023’s top concerns.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98850-2023s-top-risks-cyberattack-business-interruption-and-macroeconomics

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released an AI risk management framework to help companies safely navigate the use of AI.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98848-nist-creates-new-risk-management-framework-to-build-trust-in-ai