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Five Ways to Reduce Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks in which hackers take an organization’s data hostage in exchange for money have spiraled during the COVID-19 pandemic, costing businesses an average of $4.24 million USD, according to […]
New Cyber Security Standard Will Propel Cultural Shift in Automotive Industry
As modern vehicles grow increasingly connected, they are becoming a boon to cyber criminals in the process. According to the AV-TEST Institute, cyber attacks targeting vehicles increased to about 1.1 […]
Four Strategies for Protecting Software-Defined Vehicles Against Cyber Attacks
Modern vehicles come strapped with a variety of computerized and connected components. These features can make vehicles more appealing to drivers. However, they are also risky, because they can serve […]
Cyber Security Requirements on the Horizon As Ransomware Surges
Cyber crime is on the rise. In the U.S. alone, McDonalds, Colonial Pipeline, SolarWinds, and JBS Foods were all recently forced to pay millions due to ransomware attacks that compromised […]
Cyber Security Demand is Expected to Grow. Is Your Organization Prepared?
The demand for cyber security professionals dropped sharply a year ago. According to a recent (ISC)² 2020 Cyber Security Workforce Study report, global demand plummeted from 4 million in 2019 […]
How Can Large Connected Vehicle Fleets Be Protected Against Cyber Attacks?
Cyber security experts tasked with securing large corporate fleets of connected vehicles face a daunting challenge. While it’s relatively easy to secure small fleets, the technology does not scale well […]
As Hackers Get Smarter, Cyber Security Experts Turn to New Ideas
Organizations around the world are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs, as data breaches become more common. A 2019 case study reported an escalation of 17% over the year, with […]
Closing the Cyber Security Skills Gap
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies recently conducted a survey of IT managers and discovered that 82% of employers believe they lack cyber security skills in their organization. Out […]
Microsegmentation for Healthcare Systems
Microsegmentation can help keep medical devices secure and patient data safe. Healthcare organizations can accomplish this through the development of tools that monitor Internet of Things (IoT) traffic. Healthcare […]