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The legal blind spot of shadow IT

Shadow IT isn’t just a security risk, it’s a legal one. When teams use unsanctioned tools, they can trigger compliance violations, expose sensitive data, or break contracts. Let’s look at where the legal landmines are and what CISOs can do to stay ahead of them. Understanding the legal risks of shadow IT When employees use unapproved tools, they may inadvertently violate laws and regulations designed to protect sensitive information. For instance, the GDPR mandates strict … More → The post The legal blind spot of shadow IT appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Email security, simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC easy

Email is still the top way attackers get into organizations. Now, big players like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are cracking down. They’re starting to require email authentication, specifically DMARC. For many companies, this means it’s no longer optional. PowerDMARC helps organizations roll out DMARC the right way. They aim to make the setup simple, even for complex environments. We spoke with Maitham Al-Lawati, CEO at PowerDMARC, about what these new requirements mean, how to stay … More → The post Email security, simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC easy appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The C-suite gap that’s putting your company at risk

New research from EY US shows that cyber attacks are creating serious financial risks. C-suite leaders don’t always agree on how exposed their companies are or where the biggest threats come from. CISOs more concerned about cybersecurity (Source: EY US) Cybersecurity as a strategic investment In EY US’s latest C-suite cybersecurity study, 84% of executives said their company had faced a cyber incident in the past three years. Another EY US review of Russell 3000 … More → The post The C-suite gap that’s putting your company at risk appeared first on Help Net Security.
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What school IT admins are up against, and how to help them win

School IT admins are doing tough, important work under difficult conditions. From keeping Wi-Fi stable during exams to locking down systems from phishing emails, their job is part technician, part strategist, part firefighter. But they’re stretched thin. The tools are outdated, the support is missing, and the pressure never stops. Here’s a look at what they’re dealing with and how we can help. What’s holding back school IT Most school tech teams don’t get what … More → The post What school IT admins are up against, and how to help them win appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Compliance weighs heavily on security and GRC teams

Only 29% of all organizations say their compliance programs consistently meet internal and external standards, according to Swimlane. Their report reveals that fragmented workflows, manual evidence gathering and poor collaboration between security and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) teams are leaving organizations vulnerable to audit failures, regulatory penalties and security gaps. 51% of organizations have either received compliance warnings or fines or are concerned they could in the near future. With the stakes this high, … More → The post Compliance weighs heavily on security and GRC teams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9418, (Tue, Apr 22nd)

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Whistleblower: DOGE Siphoned NLRB Case Data

A security architect with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleges that employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) transferred gigabytes of sensitive data from agency case files in early March, using short-lived accounts configured to leave few traces of network activity. The NLRB whistleblower said the unusual large data outflows coincided with multiple blocked login attempts from an Internet address in Russia that tried to use valid credentials for a newly-created DOGE user account.
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‘Signal-gate’ shines spotlight on Rubio role as acting Archivist

Lawmakers are calling on Rubio to recuse himself and let NARA investigate the potential deletion of government records. The post ‘Signal-gate’ shines spotlight on Rubio role as acting Archivist first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Foreign Service faces overhaul in vetting, deployment of career diplomats under draft executive order

Under the draft EO, the State Department would create a new Government Efficiency Division that’s overseen by the Office of Personnel Management. The post Foreign Service faces overhaul in vetting, deployment of career diplomats under draft executive order first appeared on Federal News Network.
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