Cybersecurity unaligned with business goals is reactive … and flawed: Study

A new report for cybersecurity firm WithSecure suggests that most companies are investing in security solutions that are tactical and reactive, but not in line with strategic aims of... Read more »

BYOD and personal apps: A recipe for data breaches

Some 43% of employees have been targeted with work-related phishing attacks on their personal devices, says a survey from SlashNext. The post BYOD and personal apps: A recipe for... Read more »

Study: Women in cybersecurity feel excluded, disrespected

Feelings of exclusion and being disrespected impacts hiring opportunities and retention for women, according to a new report. The post Study: Women in cybersecurity feel excluded, disrespected appeared first... Read more »

Media disposal policy

PURPOSE This Media disposal policy from TechRepublic Premium provides specific instructions for ensuring organization data is properly protected when disposing of old storage media. From the policy: POLICY DETAILS... Read more »

Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot

The new AI security tool, which can answer questions about vulnerabilities and reverse-engineer problems, is now in preview. The post Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security... Read more »

Report: Some IT outsourcing is moving back onshore

While cost is generally the main consideration, the war in Ukraine and global political tensions are prompting companies to shift their IT outsourcing strategies, according to a new report.... Read more »

Report: Terrible employee passwords at world’s largest companies

Find out the most commonly used weak passwords by industry and country, according to NordPass. Plus, get tips on creating strong passwords. The post Report: Terrible employee passwords at... Read more »

Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S., global attacks

New studies by NCC Group and Barracuda Networks show threat actors are increasing ransomware exploits, with consumer goods and services receiving the brunt of attacks and a large percentage... Read more »

Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications

Learn how to protect your organization and users from this Android banking trojan. The post Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications appeared first on TechRepublic. Read more »

With political ‘hacktivism’ on the rise, Google launches Project Shield to fight DDos attacks

In 2022, DDoS exploits included high-profile attacks against websites offering information on elections and candidates. In what it calls a bid to save “democratic processes worldwide,” Google Cloud has... Read more »
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