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 […]
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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 […]
IBM Report: Cost of Data Breaches Soars to All-Time High During Pandemic
Data breaches currently cost businesses an average of $4.24 million USD, according to IBM’s recently published “Cost Of Data Breach Report”—the highest recorded in the report’s 17-year history. These costs […]
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 […]
Three Ways To Prepare for Data Privacy Laws
When it comes to personal data, individuals and governments alike are becoming more privacy conscious, and it’s not hard to see why. Cyber attacks ensnaring government and private organizations, such […]
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 […]
Six Expert Recommendations for Building an Effective Cyber Security Strategy
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more and more organizations are making the switch to virtual workspaces. Because remote employees rely on their home networks and equipment to do their jobs, […]
Automakers Rev Up for Growing Cyber Security Risks
Automakers are increasingly jam packing modern vehicles with connected systems that can present serious cyber security risks. According to a recent report from the New York Times, automakers and electronic […]
Cyber Security Attacks Are on the Rise. Is Your Workforce Sufficiently Trained to Deal With Them?
In December, news reports revealed that foreign hackers breached the U.S. information technology firm SolarWinds. This allowed them to spy on numerous private and government agencies, including the Department of […]