CISO Perspectives on Complying with Cybersecurity Regulations

Compliance requirements are meant to increase cybersecurity transparency and accountability. As cyber threats increase, so do the number of compliance frameworks and the specificity of the security controls, policies, and activities they include.
For CISOs and their teams, that means compliance is a time-consuming, high-stakes process that demands strong organizational and

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Reconsider Your CNAPP Strategy Using These 5 Scenarios

Cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs) sidestep siloed security and embed security into the earliest stages of application development.

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In Other News: 100,000 Affected by CISA Breach, Microsoft AI Copilot Ban, Nuclear Site Prosecution

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: the CISA hack could impact 100,000 people, Microsoft AI Copilot banned by US House, UK nuclear site prosecution. 

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Get an Extra 20% Off a Lifetime of Powerful VPN Protection Through 4/7

There’s no reason to risk your privacy or your most confidential information, or even be deprived of your favorite content, when a solution is so affordable. Use coupon SECURE20 at checkout through 4/7 to unlock an additional 20% off this deal!

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NIST Grants $3.6 Million to Boost US Cybersecurity Workforce

NIST announced $3.6 million in grants for 18 education and community organizations to build the future cybersecurity workforce.

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Cybersecurity Firms Raised $2.3 Billion in Q1 2024: Report

Cybersecurity companies raised $2.3 billion in funding in Q1 2024, a 20% decrease compared to the same period of 2023, according to Pinpoint.

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Magento Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy Persistent Backdoor

Attackers are exploiting a recent Magento vulnerability to deploy a persistent backdoor on ecommerce websites.

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From PDFs to Payload: Bogus Adobe Acrobat Reader Installers Distribute Byakugan Malware

Bogus installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader are being used to distribute a new multi-functional malware dubbed Byakugan.
The starting point of the attack is a PDF file written in Portuguese that, when opened, shows a blurred image and asks the victim to click on a link to download the Reader application to view the content.
According to Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, clicking the URL

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Acuity Responds to US Government Data Theft Claims, Says Hackers Obtained Old Info

Acuity, the tech firm from which hackers claimed to have stolen State Department and other government data, confirms hack, but says stolen info is old.

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Lens Maker Hoya Scrambling to Restore Systems Following Cyberattack

Japanese lens maker Hoya says production processes and ordering systems were disrupted by a cyberattack.

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