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The Password Atmosphere – Problem, or Progress?
By Lisa Lombardo on Mon, 08/26/2024
Password security has evolved from simple physical protections to complex, multi-factor authentication systems. Experts suggest that while traditional passwords are becoming outdated, combining them with new technologies like biometrics and passkeys offers stronger security. Future trends point towards more user-friendly yet robust methods to safeguard digital access.
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What Is the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)?
By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 08/26/2024
The NIST Risk Management Framework, or RMF, is a voluntary 7-step process used to manage information security and privacy risks. By following the NIST RMF, organizations can successfully implement their own risk management programs, maintain compliance, and address the weaknesses that present the greatest danger to their enterprise.
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My Takeaways from Black Hat USA 2024
By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 08/19/2024
The importance of resilience and business continuity dominated conversations at Black Hat USA 2024. In this blog, security expert Antonio Sanchez shares his take on this year’s event.
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89% of Security Awareness Programs Are Focused on Social Engineering in 2024
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 08/15/2024
Cybersecurity experts from over 70 countries share their insights, candor, and challenges when it comes to raising the level of cybersecurity awareness in their organizations. Learn how Fortra’s Terranova Security can help.
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Report Reveals Highest Cost of Data Breach Spike Since Pandemic
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 08/08/2024
IBM recently released their 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, highlighting some of the surprising cost increases and the reasons behind them.
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[WEBINAR] Nowhere Left to Hide: Exposing Financial Services Fraudsters Who Hide in Plain Sight
By John Wilson
Session DetailsSecurity leaders of financial institutions have some of the most demanding job descriptions in the industry. Threat actors go where the money goes, and let’s just say that a certain industry has a giant sign hanging above it.As teams try to crack down on enterprise security, cybercriminals continue to attack on multiple fronts. With the complexity of the financial sector increasing...
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Understanding Ransomware: How to Protect Against Ransomware
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 07/31/2024
You don’t know you’ve experienced a ransomware attack until you’ve been delivered the note. Understanding more about the ransomware process can help you stop the attack in the act before it escalates that far.
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Protecting Your Digital Assets Against AI Cybercrime
By Bob Erdman on Wed, 07/31/2024
Cybersecurity experts offer insights into safeguarding digital assets and protection strategies. Explore the emerging role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity efforts.
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What Is Vulnerability Management? Process & Use Cases
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 07/23/2024
Recent years have seen confusion around how to define vulnerability management. In this blog, security expert Antonio Sanchez sets the record straight, exploring the technology’s process and use cases.
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[WEBINAR] Fortra Proof of Concept
By Bob Erdman
Session DetailsFortra takes being your cybersecurity ally seriously. That’s why we’ve been challenging the security status quo in 2024, and we’ve got the tangible results to prove it.We’re leaving our mark on the market with new extended detection and response capabilities, enhanced threat intelligence, BEC research, responsive development, strategic partnerships, and more!Watch this webinar as...
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White House Tells All: 11 Major Government Breaches Last Year
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 07/12/2024
A recent report released by the White House revealed the circumstances, tactics, and results of the 11 cybersecurity incidents determined by agencies to meet the threshold for “major incidents” in the 2023 fiscal year. See the pitfalls and spot the similarities.
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3 Key Takeaways from AWS re:Inforce 2024
By Mike Reed on Thu, 07/11/2024
Every year, AWS re:Inforce brings together cloud security specialists and AWS experts alike to see and advance what’s new on the cloud security horizon. Fortra’s Mike Reed, Director of Global Alliances, walks us through what he saw on the ground floor as he covers several of this year’s key highlights.
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Four Key Cybersecurity Highlights from Infosecurity Europe
By Steve Audsley on Thu, 06/27/2024
Infosecurity Europe 2024 saw a tightened focus on this year’s real security agenda: a holistic approach to data protection, scrutiny on the supply chain, and the ever-wary eye toward AI and its many uses. Fortra’s Steve Audsley, EMEA Solution Engineering Manager for Data Protection, shares his experience.
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Finance Now Has 30 Days to Notify Customers of Breaches
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 06/12/2024
Find out what SEC amendments will take effect on August 2, 2024. Now, financial firms must notify their customers of breaches within 30 days of discovery – and much more.
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Understanding The White House’s 2024 Cybersecurity Report
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 06/12/2024
To protect against mounting threats to national security via nation-state cyberattacks, domestic ransomware attacks, and threats to critical infrastructure, The White House issued its 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. This recently released 2024 report reviews progress made towards achieving those outlined objectives.
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Insights from CyberUK 2024: Future Tech, Future Threats, Future Ready
By David Zacharias on Wed, 06/05/2024
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Key Takeaways from RSA Conference™ 2024
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 05/28/2024
From new trends in ransomware to the way GenAI is shaping the security landscape, RSA 2024 brought together the best thought leadership in cybersecurity to tackle the tough issues.
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Why Collaboration Is the Secret Sauce of Cybersecurity
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 05/28/2024
Your business competitors may be your greatest security allies. Who else understands your business model and challenges like they do?
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[WEBINAR] Security Leader Panel Discussion
Session DetailsCybersecurity is a team sport. It’s heroes versus adversaries. All for one and one for all. Or else. With mounting cyber threats, tectonic changes in the digital landscape, and AI infiltrating all aspects of business, seasoned cybersecurity leaders turn to fellow practitioners to find solace and solutions. Fortra CISO Chris Reffkin leads a panel of security experts from across the...