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3 months into cyber disclosure rules, what’s material to the SEC?
As attacks become more sophisticated and destructive, companies are struggling to find conclusive estimates of the financial impact of cyberattacks.
By David Jones • March 19, 2024 -
White House adds teeth to secure software development requirements
The guidelines are designed to ensure software producers working with the U.S. government comply with standards for secure development.
By David Jones • March 15, 2024 -
Cloud intrusions spiked 75% in 2023, CrowdStrike says
Threat actors took advantage of inconsistent cloud security structures, abusing unique features of the technology to initiate attacks.
By Matt Kapko • Feb. 26, 2024 -
National cyber director urges private sector collaboration to counter nation-state cyber threat
The Biden administration is exploring plans to hold manufacturers accountable for poor security while also working to harmonize regulations, the official said.
By David Jones • Feb. 13, 2024 -
What to know about the 200-member AI safety alliance
The alliance aims to support "the development and deployment of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence," the U.S. Department of Commerce said.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 8, 2024 -
AI-generated code leads to security issues for most businesses: report
More than three-quarters of developers bypass established protocols to use code completion tools despite potential risks, Snyk’s research found.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Midnight Blizzard attack seen as another sign of Microsoft falling short on security
Critics say the hack of senior Microsoft executives’ emails is another example of a longstanding series of security lapses and foot-dragging by the company.
By David Jones • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Microsoft to overhaul internal security practices after Midnight Blizzard attack
After the company disclosed a Russia-affiliated threat actor stole data from senior executives, experts are raising questions about its security capabilities and practices.
By David Jones • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Cyber tops business risk for enterprises worldwide, report finds
Worries over cybersecurity replaced business interruption as the top concern among U.S. businesses, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer.
By David Jones • Jan. 17, 2024 -
LastPass enforces 12-character master password lengths
The password manager enforced its guidance on master password complexity nearly a year and a half after a major cyberattack.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 5, 2024 -
CompTIA bolsters training portfolio, adds AI fundamentals and AWS pro certs
The rollout will include new cybersecurity, data science and full-stack credentials and refresh five existing certification programs.
By Matt Ashare • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Cyber risk strategies in hot seat as SEC rules go live
Shifts in regulatory scrutiny are pushing companies to reassess cyber governance and mitigation at the highest levels.
By David Jones • Dec. 22, 2023 -
What the SEC weighed as it finalized its cyber disclosure rules
Compliance costs and a company’s need to remediate security incidents shaped the SEC’s final guidance.
By David Jones • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Challenging the ‘good enough’ cybersecurity mindset
The volume of cyber threats keeps growing, pushing companies to reevaluate the adequacy of existing resources.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Authorities pushing for secure AI development practices
The guidelines are part of a global effort to ensure AI is developed using security as a core component.
By David Jones • Nov. 29, 2023 -
MSPs ready to support SEC cyber disclosure requirements
With a line of sight on security operations, MSPs hold keys to materiality determinations and annual 10-K reports.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Cloud security myths can leave SMBs exposed
AWS identified three cyber misconceptions that hinder small- and medium-sized businesses as they migrate workloads.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Retailers brace for cyberthreat feast ahead of Thanksgiving shopping weekend
A rise in social engineering and generative AI pose increased risks as phishing attacks and ransomware gain speed and grow more sophisticated.
By David Jones • Nov. 22, 2023 -
CISA explains how to apply secure-by-design principles
The focus should be on what manufacturers are doing to keep their customers safe, not the damage attackers might be inflicting, CISA’s Bob Lord said.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 21, 2023 -
FTC extends cloud competition scrutiny to generative AI
“Cloud computing is a key input for artificial intelligence technologies,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Clorox CISO departs, CIO to step in, months after cyberattack
The C-suite change comes in the aftermath of a cyberattack that damaged IT infrastructure, led to widespread disruption and negatively impacted earnings.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
CISA targets software identification in push to boost supply chain security
The plan is part of a wider effort to boost software security using vulnerability management and SBOMs.
By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2023 -
LastPass working through ‘systemic’ security overhaul
The company is retooling its security infrastructure in the wake of a major cyberattack that impacted customer trust last year.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 26, 2023 -
CISA’s top 10 misconfigurations reveal ‘systemic weaknesses’
Poor credential management, lackluster patching and other common security mistakes continue to harm large enterprises.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 20, 2023 -
SMBs seek cyber training, support as attack risk surges
Small- and medium-sized businesses deal with higher cyber risks than larger enterprises with more resources, according to Sage analysis.
By David Jones • Oct. 19, 2023