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Red Roof confirmed that the organization experienced a data breach in late September of 2023. The breach did not involve any Red Roof guest data.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100229-red-roof-announces-data-breach

New study reveals that organizations appear to struggle in their ability to assess and remediate data encryption risks and policy violations.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100227-lack-of-encryption-the-primary-reason-for-sensitive-data-loss

According to a recent report, nine out of 10 mail-related incidents utilized small mail items (50% letters and 41% parcels).

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100213-the-evolving-threat-of-mail-security

Ransomware, AI and malware featured in top threat actors in H1 2023.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100214-the-threat-landscape-in-h1-2023

According to a recent report, 80% of surveyed global risk leaders believe burnout will have a significant impact on businesses in the next year.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100211-employee-burnout-is-on-the-rise

Something as simple as implementing a randomness to security measures should be considered to deter, and possibly prevent, a school attacker.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100222-randomness-to-complement-the-active-shooter-threat

As more and more of people’s lives are lived online, it’s important not to leave cyber hygiene at home when traveling this holiday season.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100224-traveling-for-the-holidays-think-carefully-about-public-wi-fi

Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100223-navigating-the-complex-security-landscape-of-modern-retail

A recent study reveals that the media, academia and the general public overestimate the prevalence of system intrusions while underestimating more common causes of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100225-perception-gap-exists-in-what-causes-cyber-incidents-and-data-breaches

This year’s Elliot A. Boxerbaum award winner, security design firm Electronic Design Group (EDG), focused on creating a comprehensive security program at the King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100200-covering-all-the-bases-with-security-design

As 2023 comes to a close, Security magazine highlights a number of new security solutions focused on both cyber and physical security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100202-2023-security-technology-review

FS-ISAC has announced the appointment of John Denning as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) effective as of January 1, 2024.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100221-john-denning-joins-fs-isac-as-chief-information-security-officer

The Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has updated security measures by implementing video surveillance systems in Mella Park.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100220-italian-police-department-updates-video-surveillance-system

According to a report, there was a 26% increase in supply chain breaches in 2022 and 9% of organizations are working with suppliers to fix them.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100212-47-of-organizations-monitored-supply-chain-risks-monthly-or-more

A new report shows increasing instances of remote access software abuse and the rise of cyber adversaries using password-stealers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100209-report-shows-rise-in-threat-actors-exploiting-remote-access-software

In the often fast-paced healthcare sector, security leaders have to build security into everyday procedures.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100198-building-a-security-baseline-for-healthcare-facilities

Drones are becoming an increasingly available risk to enterprise security. Unauthorized drones force security leaders to think differently about security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100199-getting-ahead-of-the-new-normal-counter-drone-security

Third-party data breaches against energy organizations were analyzed in a recent report, finding that 90% of global organizations have had a breach.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100210-90-of-global-energy-companies-experienced-a-third-party-data-breach

According to a recent Claroty report, 75% of respondents reported being targeted by ransomware in the past year and 69% paid the ransom.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100207-69-of-organizations-facing-ransomware-attacks-paid-the-ransom

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has announced Jennifer Williams will be the new Vice President, Information Security.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100208-jennifer-williams-named-vice-president-information-security-at-hoopp