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Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Teleport introduces a platform for secure IT infrastructure management using short-lived certificates, enhancing zero-trust policies and reducing reliance on static credentials.

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Microsoft is enhancing its Security Copilot with new AI agents to support IT teams facing rising security threats.

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating a zero-trust security approach and strong identity management to mitigate risks.

Does every business need zero trust?

Zero trust security is essential for modern IT infrastructure, requiring verification of every access request regardless of the source.

Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Teleport introduces a platform for secure IT infrastructure management using short-lived certificates, enhancing zero-trust policies and reducing reliance on static credentials.

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Microsoft is enhancing its Security Copilot with new AI agents to support IT teams facing rising security threats.

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating a zero-trust security approach and strong identity management to mitigate risks.

Does every business need zero trust?

Zero trust security is essential for modern IT infrastructure, requiring verification of every access request regardless of the source.

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#cybersecurity

Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense

Ransomware attacks unfold in stages, gradually compromising systems before encryption occurs.

Early warning signs of ransomware attacks are often missed, leading to severe damage.

Phishing campaign bypasses security corrupt Word documents

A new phishing attack utilizes corrupt Microsoft Word documents to evade security systems and steal user credentials via QR codes.

Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ross Graber becomes the new CIO of the Energy Department, succeeding Ryan Riedel after a short tenure.

Ransomware computer attack on London hospitals still 'critical' incident with operations cancelled

NHS hospitals like King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ were hit by ransomware, impacting crucial services like blood transfusions and test results.

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Proactive vulnerability management is crucial for cybersecurity.

Organizations are increasing the frequency of their vulnerability assessments.

There's a shift toward continuous monitoring of cyber threats.

Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense

Ransomware attacks unfold in stages, gradually compromising systems before encryption occurs.

Early warning signs of ransomware attacks are often missed, leading to severe damage.

Phishing campaign bypasses security corrupt Word documents

A new phishing attack utilizes corrupt Microsoft Word documents to evade security systems and steal user credentials via QR codes.

Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ross Graber becomes the new CIO of the Energy Department, succeeding Ryan Riedel after a short tenure.

Ransomware computer attack on London hospitals still 'critical' incident with operations cancelled

NHS hospitals like King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ were hit by ransomware, impacting crucial services like blood transfusions and test results.

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Proactive vulnerability management is crucial for cybersecurity.

Organizations are increasing the frequency of their vulnerability assessments.

There's a shift toward continuous monitoring of cyber threats.

morecybersecurity

#digital-transformation

Interview: Madoc Batters, head of cloud and IT security, Warner Leisure Hotels | Computer Weekly

Madoc Batters is spearheading Warner Leisure Hotels' transition to the cloud, enhancing innovation through a comprehensive digital transformation.

Embracing the Open-Source Revolution: A New Pathway for MSP Growth | HackerNoon

Managed Service Providers are leveraging open-source software to drive digital transformation and enhance client services amidst rising security and cost-efficiency demands.

Interview: Madoc Batters, head of cloud and IT security, Warner Leisure Hotels | Computer Weekly

Madoc Batters is spearheading Warner Leisure Hotels' transition to the cloud, enhancing innovation through a comprehensive digital transformation.

Embracing the Open-Source Revolution: A New Pathway for MSP Growth | HackerNoon

Managed Service Providers are leveraging open-source software to drive digital transformation and enhance client services amidst rising security and cost-efficiency demands.

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#data-breach

'It's your worst nightmare': A batch of 5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records - and experts warn it could've caused a disastrous data breach

A Dutch IT company mishandled sensitive medical data, leading to hard drives being sold at a flea market.

The breach reveals significant shortcomings in data protection practices.

What to do when your vendor has a data breach | MarTech

Organizations must prepare for inevitable data breaches, focusing on third-party vendor security and response protocols.

The Government's Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

Musk's attempts to access federal government data systems raise serious security concerns among IT experts.

'It's your worst nightmare': A batch of 5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records - and experts warn it could've caused a disastrous data breach

A Dutch IT company mishandled sensitive medical data, leading to hard drives being sold at a flea market.

The breach reveals significant shortcomings in data protection practices.

What to do when your vendor has a data breach | MarTech

Organizations must prepare for inevitable data breaches, focusing on third-party vendor security and response protocols.

The Government's Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

Musk's attempts to access federal government data systems raise serious security concerns among IT experts.

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DIMM techies kept in office to prove memory wasn't 'missing'

In tech support, proactive measures can uncover discrepancies and ensure accountability in resource management.

IT professionals are losing sleep over data backups - here's how to make sure you're prepared

Many IT professionals are anxious about their organization's backup and recovery strategies.

Most organizations are not adequately testing their backup systems regularly, leading to major security concerns.

CyberArk buys Zilla Security and posts $1B in revenue

CyberArk acquired Zilla Security for $165 million, enhancing its subscription-based growth strategy.

#british-museum

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

A former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

A former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.

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Windows Insiders can now turn on Administrator Protection

Microsoft is enhancing user security in Windows 11 by simplifying access to Administrator Protection.

A guide to DORA compliance | Computer Weekly

DORA aims to enhance operational resilience in financial organizations against digital disruptions, with full compliance required by January 2025.

#ransomware

Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs

A former engineer threatened to shut down servers in a ransom scheme that could lead to a 35-year prison sentence.

Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup | Computer Weekly

Backup is essential for IT systems, especially in the age of ransomware, involving various strategies and considerations to ensure data recovery.

Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs

A former engineer threatened to shut down servers in a ransom scheme that could lead to a 35-year prison sentence.

Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup | Computer Weekly

Backup is essential for IT systems, especially in the age of ransomware, involving various strategies and considerations to ensure data recovery.

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Antivirus Policy | TechRepublic

Antivirus policies are essential for protecting organizational networks and resources from malware and virus threats.

#cyber-attack

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

A cyber attack caused a major incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, leading to cancelled outpatient appointments and lost access to computer systems.

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

Dial-a-Ride service has suspended new bookings due to a cyber attack impacting TfL's IT systems.

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

A cyber attack caused a major incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, leading to cancelled outpatient appointments and lost access to computer systems.

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

Dial-a-Ride service has suspended new bookings due to a cyber attack impacting TfL's IT systems.

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#cloud-computing

Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure

Organizations must evolve from legacy VPNs to embrace cloud-based security solutions for remote access.

Legacy VPNs introduce complexity and performance issues, prompting IT leaders to seek alternatives.

Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client | Computer Weekly

Microsoft is committed to continuous improvement in IT security, focusing on principles like secure by design and operations.

The new Windows 365 Link device enhances productivity and security in shared workspaces by eliminating local data.

Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure

Organizations must evolve from legacy VPNs to embrace cloud-based security solutions for remote access.

Legacy VPNs introduce complexity and performance issues, prompting IT leaders to seek alternatives.

Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client | Computer Weekly

Microsoft is committed to continuous improvement in IT security, focusing on principles like secure by design and operations.

The new Windows 365 Link device enhances productivity and security in shared workspaces by eliminating local data.

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No word from Microsoft on shock Windows Server 2025 installs

Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 upgrade mistakenly labeled as a security update caused major installation issues for administrators.

Cato Networks adds a Digital Experience Monitoring service to its SASE platform | TechCrunch

Cato Networks expands its SASE platform with a new Digital Experience Monitoring service for improved IT agility and performance management.

#vulnerabilities

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Legacy technology hinders business growth and increases security risks, leading many organizations to avoid necessary updates despite the vulnerabilities involved.

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

The IT security landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating robust patch management to mitigate risks from third-party applications and dispersed endpoints.

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Legacy technology hinders business growth and increases security risks, leading many organizations to avoid necessary updates despite the vulnerabilities involved.

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

The IT security landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating robust patch management to mitigate risks from third-party applications and dispersed endpoints.

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Security Think Tank: Win back lost trust by working smarter | Computer Weekly

IT and security teams must collaborate to ensure security tools do not disrupt IT operations.

Passwordless AND Keyless: The Future of (Privileged) Access Management

SSH key management is crucial for security in IT environments, yet is often neglected by traditional PAM solutions due to technological limitations.

Hiring Kit: Security Architect

Hiring a security architect requires a clear vision for preventive security and response plans.

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Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

Does every business need zero trust?

Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

Does every business need zero trust?

Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense

Phishing campaign bypasses security corrupt Word documents

Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ransomware computer attack on London hospitals still 'critical' incident with operations cancelled

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense

Phishing campaign bypasses security corrupt Word documents

Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ransomware computer attack on London hospitals still 'critical' incident with operations cancelled

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Interview: Madoc Batters, head of cloud and IT security, Warner Leisure Hotels | Computer Weekly

Embracing the Open-Source Revolution: A New Pathway for MSP Growth | HackerNoon

Interview: Madoc Batters, head of cloud and IT security, Warner Leisure Hotels | Computer Weekly

Embracing the Open-Source Revolution: A New Pathway for MSP Growth | HackerNoon

'It's your worst nightmare': A batch of 5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records - and experts warn it could've caused a disastrous data breach

What to do when your vendor has a data breach | MarTech

The Government's Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

'It's your worst nightmare': A batch of 5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records - and experts warn it could've caused a disastrous data breach

What to do when your vendor has a data breach | MarTech

The Government's Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

DIMM techies kept in office to prove memory wasn't 'missing'

IT professionals are losing sleep over data backups - here's how to make sure you're prepared

CyberArk buys Zilla Security and posts $1B in revenue

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

Windows Insiders can now turn on Administrator Protection

A guide to DORA compliance | Computer Weekly

Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs

Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup | Computer Weekly

Feds claim sinister sysadmin locked up thousands of PCs

Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup | Computer Weekly

Antivirus Policy | TechRepublic

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure

Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client | Computer Weekly

Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure

Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client | Computer Weekly

No word from Microsoft on shock Windows Server 2025 installs

Cato Networks adds a Digital Experience Monitoring service to its SASE platform | TechCrunch

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

Security Think Tank: Win back lost trust by working smarter | Computer Weekly

Passwordless AND Keyless: The Future of (Privileged) Access Management

Hiring Kit: Security Architect

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