The Initial Engagement Process for Contracting with a vCISO
Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, organizations face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges that demand expert guidance and strategic oversight.…
Lessons from the Global IT Outage of July 19, 2024
On Friday, July 19, 2024, the world experienced a massive IT outage that disrupted businesses, governments, and other users across…
Apple & OpenAI’s New Features: A First Look Through the Eyes of the US’ First Female CIO
Even before my time in The White House, I was – and continue to be – captivated by the intersection…
UK hospital network postpones procedures after cyberattack
Major UK healthcare provider Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), part of the NHS Foundation Trust, has suffered a cyberattack that caused…
Innovator Spotlight: Sumo Logic
The rapid adoption of cloud and digital services is driving exponential data growth, creating fragmented visibility and operational silos across…
CISA says BianLian ransomware now focuses only on data theft
The BianLian ransomware operation has shifted its tactics, becoming primarily a data theft extortion group, according to an updated advisory…
Illegal Crypto Mining: How Businesses Can Prevent Themselves From Being ‘Cryptojacked’
The popularity of cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin surged during the pandemic era. What began as a niche, almost novelty…
The Future of Cybersecurity: Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS As the publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine, I have a great honor and pleasure…
Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus "winter…
Innovator Spotlight: Push Security
Identity is the new perimeter. Attackers are no longer hacking into your organization—they’re logging in with compromised credentials. Push Security…