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Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote

Caine was nominated in February after Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as part of his campaign to rid the military of leaders who support DEI in the ranks. The post Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Span Cyber Security Arena 2025: Infosec leaders to discuss the future of digital defense

Today, in the age of quantum threats, AI and sophisticated digital manipulations, the question is: where does the human factor end, and where does technology begin? This reality, primarily in the context of cybersecurity, will be discussed at the Span Cyber Security Arena conference, which will be held in Opatija, May 19-21. After last year’s conference gathered more than 500 visitors in Zagreb in just one day, this year’s three-day edition brings more than 30 … More → The post Span Cyber Security Arena 2025: Infosec leaders to discuss the future of digital defense appeared first on Help Net Security.
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SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff

SSA is once again walking back plans that would have limited the agency’s level of phone support to beneficiaries. The post SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff first appeared on Federal News Network.
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SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff

SSA is once again walking back plans that would have limited the agency’s level of phone support to beneficiaries. The post SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff first appeared on Federal News Network.
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CIOs worry about cyber threats, tech talent

Tech executives grapple with a looming skills gap as they juggle cybersecurity with the speed of innovation, according to an Experis survey.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, April 11th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9404, (Fri, Apr 11th)

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Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset

In this Help Net Security interview, Norah Beers, CISO at Grayscale, discusses key security challenges in managing crypto assets, adversary tactics, private key management, and securing both hot and cold wallets. From a threat modeling perspective, what unique adversary tactics do you see in the crypto space that don’t often appear in traditional finance? The adversaries themselves aren’t fundamentally different between traditional finance and the crypto industry, but certain of the tactics they employ are … More → The post Why security culture is crypto’s strongest asset appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ransomware groups push negotiations to new levels of uncertainty

Ransomware attacks increased by nearly 20% in 2024, and the severity rose by 13%, according to At-Bay. The blast radius of ransomware continues to grow as businesses impacted by attacks on vendors and partners increased 43%, while the average cost of these third-party incidents jumped by 72%. “Remote access tools like VPNs and RDP continue to attract a high level of attention from cybercriminals. In 2024, they were correlated with 80% of ransomware attacks, up … More → The post Ransomware groups push negotiations to new levels of uncertainty appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Opportunity Meets Adventure in Hong Kong

For many Australians, Hong Kong offers a compelling mix of opportunity and adventure, balancing professional growth with a vibrant lifestyle. As a global talent and financial hub in close proximity to Australia, the city serves as a gateway to Southeast Asia’s flourishing markets, making it enticing for young Australians seeking international experience close to home.
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Why remote work is a security minefield (and what you can do about it)

Remote work is seen as more than a temporary solution, it’s a long-term strategy for many organizations. Remote work cybersecurity challenges Unsecured networks: Workers often operate from home or public Wi-Fi networks that don’t have the security features of corporate environments. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Personal devices are frequently used for work, but these devices may not have the same security protections as company-issued ones. They often lack up-to-date software, antivirus protection, and can … More → The post Why remote work is a security minefield (and what you can do about it) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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