Infosecurity Magazine

In today's digital landscape, technology alone isn't enough to protect your organization. The real key? Your team. As cyber threats evolve at breakneck speed, CISOs face a dual challenge: staying ahead of attackers while building and maintaining a top-tier security team. The skills gap is widening, competition for talent is fierce, and burnout is a constant threat. On September 10th, industry leaders will gather for our Online Summit to tackle these pressing issues head-on. We'll explore innovative strategies for: - Attracting high-caliber security professionals in a competitive market - Developing and nurturing your existing talent pool - Creating a workplace culture that retains your best and brightest - Balancing automation with human expertise for maximum effectiveness Register for your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/4dcZTua

Security teams know compromises are inevitable. But swift, intelligent threat hunting can identify and eliminate threats before they spread. Intelligence-driven behavioral threat hunting is revolutionizing how we detect and eliminate threats before they cause significant damage. Join Intel 471 for a concise, information-packed 30-minute webinar on July 25th to uncover how behavioral threat hunting can identify precursors to ransomware attacks and improve your security posture: https://bit.ly/468PXzn

Day 2 of the Online Summit on September 11 offers panel debates, keynote presentations, and practical how-to sessions that provide critical insights into the future of cyber #defense and how to develop modern vulnerability #management programs tailored to business #risk and prioritization The summit will also address: ✔️Early identification of potential insider threats ✔️Strategies for creating environments that discourage such incidents ✔️The practical #application of generative #AI in security teams, focusing on safe deployment and maximizing impact on cybersecurity operations Register now: https://bit.ly/3LiXQsf

A suspected problem with an update for CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor, a cloud-managed security solution, is causing global IT disruptions across critical sectors such as airlines, banks, media and retailing. The issue affects Microsoft Windows systems, resulting in boot failures and the 'blue screen of death'. A workaround users could put in place has been shared widely on social media, but CrowdStrike’s current official advice to customers appears to be to take no further action, and to monitor updates until a resolution is found. CrowdStrike customers have been advised to refer to the support portal for latest updates. For more information on this rapidly evolving situation, read our full article here: https://bit.ly/4bOFNFk

A recent Cloud Security Alliance survey revealed that over 70% of European organizations now prioritize SaaS cybersecurity, it also highlighted malicious applications as the top SaaS security threat in Europe for 2023, with 44% of surveyed organizations reporting such incidents. Adaptive Shield's latest article explores this trend further and explains the many gaps that still need to be addressed as well as the challenges posed by third-party connected apps and strategies to enhance SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM). As threats evolve, staying informed is crucial. Read the full article to learn how to strengthen your organization's SaaS security: https://bit.ly/3xGxvS4

Over $1bn in Cryptocurrency Lost to Web3 Cyber Incidents in 2024 💸 According to CertiK, over $1.1bn worth of cryptocurrency has been lost from Web3 cybersecurity incidents in the first half of 2024. 📊 These losses occurred across 408 onchain security incidents over the six-month period, making the average cost to victims per incident $2.9m. The median loss was $230,784, highlighting the wide disparity between the losses suffered during individual attacks. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3y0qV8Q #cryptocurrency #cryptocurrencies #crypto #cryptotheft #web3 #blockchain #cyberattacks

As the retail sector embraces digital technology and complex #SupplyChains, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. Jerry Geisler, SVP and Global CISO at Walmart, shared his insights with Infosecurity Magazine on managing cybersecurity across the retail giant's vast network of 10,500 stores and 2.1 million global associates as well as sector-wide challenges, including the safe integration of #AI and how Walmart is tackling the cyber skills shortage by launching courses and programs to help upskill people. For advice and insights from an industry giant, read more: https://bit.ly/4cYczov

The European Union Opens Applications for Cybersecurity and Digital Skills Funding The European Commission has opened applications for over €210m ($227.3m) in funding for cybersecurity and digital skills programs. The objectives include: ▪️ Supporting and enlarge national and cross border security operation centers (via the EU Cyber Solidarity Act) ▪️ Supporting the implementation of EU laws on cybersecurity and national cybersecurity strategies like the updated NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act ▪️ Tackling Disinformation (via European Digital Media Observatories) 🔗 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/45WFI17 #EU #SOC #SOCs #CyberSolidarityAct #NIS #NIS2 #CyberResilienceAct #CRA #disinformation #EDMOs #DEP #DigitalEurope #cybersecurity

We're thrilled to announce the return of our Online Summit this September! Mark your calendars for September 10th as we kick off Day 1 with cutting-edge sessions led by top information security experts. A panel of security leaders will share innovative approaches for building and retaining effective cybersecurity teams in the current environment. We'll also address how #SMEs can best utilize limited resources during economic uncertainty, as well as covering the latest #cyberattack techniques, helping you stay current with the evolving threat landscape. Register now for this essential event for cybersecurity professionals: https://bit.ly/461VJTp