Insider threats continue to increase and make headlines. So, it is no surprise that many CISOs consider it a high priority to proactively identify and prevent these types of threats.
In fact, research for the 2024 Voice of the CISO report from Proofpoint found that a third of CISOs globally see insider threats as their biggest cybersecurity challenge over the next 12 months. A formal insider threat management program can help your business respond faster to insider threats—and decrease their impact as well. But just having a program is not enough. You must also be able to identify, prevent and respond to insider threats effectively and in a timely way. This ensures that you can minimize financial and brand damage.
Read more…
Source: Proofpoint
Related:
- CISA Releases Three Industrial Systems Control Advisories
January 5, 2023
CISA released three Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on January 5 2023. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations: ICSA-23-005-01 Hitachi Energy UNEM ICSA-23-005-02 Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN Read more… Source: U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- NATO Agency signs important cyber security agreements
January 2, 2023
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) signed two multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with King ICT Croatia and IBM Belgium, for the provision of cyber security deployment and configuration services across the NATO Enterprise. Following an open competition, the Cyber Security Services Framework (CSSF) contracts were signed on 12 December 2022 ...
- Cyber attack leaves six North Carolina counties locked out of their online records
December 30, 2022
They’re responsible for keeping and protecting your most important records, but Thursday, a company that works with local governments across North Carolina has been paralyzed by a cyber attack with no end in sight. Cott Systems said they work with 300 local offices in 21 states, but right now that work is on hold and local ...
- After ransomware hits Colombian energy firm, Moody’s says low patch rate suggests inadequacies in cyber practices
December 22, 2022
A ransomware attack at top Colombian energy company Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) may damage its credit quality, setting an alarm clock for the critical infrastructure industry to develop efficient mitigation practices and vulnerability management programs, Moody’s said. EPM, one of Colombia’s largest public energy, water, and gas providers suffered from a ransomware attack reported on ...
- What Can Schools Do Against the Onslaught of Ransomware?
December 22, 2022
Cyber attacks have become a pressing issue for K-12 schools, but school districts aren’t waging the fight alone. A variety of free federal and state resources can offer guidance and assistance, while cyber best practices and automated and managed services can help schools get the most impact from their limited budgets, said speakers during a ...
- CISA Releases Four Industrial Control Systems Advisories
December 22, 2022
CISA released four Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on December 22, 2022. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations: ICSA-22-356-01 Priva TopControl Suite ICSA-22-356-02 Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Emulate Read more… Source: U.S. Cybersecurity and ...