Cloud adoption and cybersecurity spending for small and medium businesses (SMBs) was analyzed in a recent report by DigitalOcean Holdings.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100125-37-of-organizations-will-increase-cybersecurity-spending

As organizations increasingly use QR codes, it seems QR code phishing AKA “quishing” is also on the rise with a 51% increase in September.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100122-new-report-shows-51-rise-in-qr-code-phishing-for-september

A report found that 70% of developers and 52% of chief information security officers view software supply chain security as a top priority.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100124-39-of-software-developers-say-supply-chain-security-is-essential

The U.S. is still the first most breached country in Q3 2023 despite a decrease in breach count, according to a recent report.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100121-study-shows-data-breaches-decreased-84-in-us-during-q3

Finding the perfect new role in the security industry can be a challenge — set yourself up for success by avoiding these common mistakes.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100111-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-security-job-search

A look at the key elements of a comprehensive K-12 security plan to mitigate risks, prevent threats, respond to emergencies, and help keep people safe.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100110-key-elements-of-a-comprehensive-k-12-security-plan

Security compliance was analyzed in a recent report by Vanta. According to the report, 67% say they need to improve security and compliance measures.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100120-organizations-spend-almost-8-hours-a-week-on-security-compliance

Work-life balance compromises continue to be a challenge as a new report shows  a majority of cybersecurity professionals check email, Slack and other forms of work communication even when on vacation.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100119-90-of-cybersecurity-professionals-work-on-vacation

A new report reveals that more than 40% of businesses have reported an increased requirement from insurers for cybersecurity tools.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100118-report-business-see-rise-in-cyber-insurance-costs-and-requirements

College campuses share school safety practices.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100109-campus-security-personnel-and-emergency-response

Financial institutions work to improve payment data security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100108-financial-sector-prepares-for-new-payment-security-guidelines

What challenges do aspiring cybersecurity leaders face? Answer this question and more with George Gerchow, Chief Security Officer at Sumo Logic.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100115-how-to-build-future-security-leaders

The deadline for submitting a Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 nomination is approaching. Nominate your colleagues and peers by November 17, 2023.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100117-top-cybersecurity-leaders-award-nominations-close-on-november-17

A new survey found that fraud attacks on call centers are on the rise, based on growth from 2021 to 2022, with financial industry respondents noting an even more acute increase.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100114-fraud-attacks-on-financial-industry-call-centers-rising

In the third and final installment of the Security Program Design series, J. Nicole McDargh discusses how to present a security program to leadership.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100106-presenting-the-security-program-win-leadership-buy-in

According to a recent Akamai Technologies report, organizations experienced an average of 86 annual ransomware attacks in the past 12 months.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100105-organizations-face-an-average-of-86-ransomware-attacks-annually

According to a report, 73% of respondents expressed concerns about their personal and financial data being at risk during holiday shopping.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100104-data-breach-and-identity-protection-concerns-are-at-a-all-time-high

According to a cloud native security report by Venafi, 87% percent of security and IT leaders have started moving legacy applications to the cloud.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100103-70-of-security-leaders-see-software-supply-chain-as-top-blind-spot

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the kickoff of Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100102-november-is-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience-month

Make no mistake: AI represents the possibility of a security threat that is powerful, broad-reaching and hard to stop. As AI advances, the possibility it could be misused or lead to consequences not intended by its creators or users also grows.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/100101-rogue-ai-risks-and-how-to-mitigate-them