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Quantifying cyber risk vital for business survival

Healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities are suffering long-term financial impact of major cyber attacks, according to ThreatConnect. “With the National Cyber Strategy coming out of the White House focusing on decreasing cyber risk from critical infrastructure and the new SEC Cyber Proposals, organizations across industries are now being tasked with reporting on cyber risk,” said Jerry Caponera, GM of Risk Quantification, ThreatConnect. “Organizations are finally waking up to the fact that the impact of ransomware and … More → The post Quantifying cyber risk vital for business survival appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Styra appoints Mark Pundsack as CEO

Styra has appointed Mark Pundsack as CEO, effective immediately. Pundsack brings more than thirty years of experience to the role with deep expertise in the software development industry, where he has spent much of his career leading product development teams and forging a path for developer experience. Previously, Pundsack served as VP of Product Strategy at GitLab, where his contributions helped take the company from version control to a complete DevOps platform and led to … More → The post Styra appoints Mark Pundsack as CEO appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AI & IT: What’s Up with Microsoft Copilot? A Q&A with Brien Posey

With all the FUD surrounding Copilot, we asked Microsoft MVP and Redmond columnist Brien Posey to answer some questions and help us cut through the hype surrounding the upcoming tech.
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New AFGE chapter covering feds in Europe gains traction

The American Federation of Government Employees expanded one of its local chapters, District 14, to add eligibility for about 10,000 civilian employees serving overseas in Europe.
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The classified document leak: let’s talk about Jack Teixeira’s need-to-know

The arrest of 21-year-old Airman First Class Jack Teixeira last week has inspired myriad reactions from armchair pundits declaring 21 is too young to be trusted with classified information to the need to reform the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to the US Speaker of the House calling for hearings on how the administration of President Joe Biden could have allowed such a breach to occur. In my opinion, the real concern is the need to reform policies and processes associated with how information is accessed by insiders. As the case brought against Teixeira unfolds, one realization we don’t have to wait for is that the insider risk management program within the United States Air Force’s 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base failed, and failed spectacularly. A reading of the Department of Justice affidavit in support of an arrest warrant provides a glimpse into Teixeira’s naivete and that his actions were malevolent from the get-go. To read this article in full, please click here
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Pre-pandemic techniques are fueling record fraud rates

Within the largest financial institutions, insurers, and retailers, the rise and adoption of AI, an impending recession, and the return of pre-pandemic fraud techniques are driving record rates of fraud attacks for consumers and enterprises alike, according to Pindrop. Researchers have found: States that imposed restrictions on the use of biometrics are twice as likely to experience fraud In times of financial uncertainty, fraud increases. Financial institutions experienced a 53 percent year over year increase … More → The post Pre-pandemic techniques are fueling record fraud rates appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Agencies reviewing security clearance, classified info policies in wake of damaging leaks

After 21-year-old Jack Teixeira was arrested for allegedly leaking classified info, the Pentagon is looking at what it can do to prevent similar situations in the future.
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IRS points to better taxpayer service as taste of what’s to come with $80B overhaul

The IRS is pointing to a higher level of performance this filing season a taste of what it can do to transform the agency in the coming years.
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IRS points to better taxpayer service as taste of what’s to come with $80B overhaul

The IRS is pointing to a higher level of performance this filing season a taste of what it can do to transform the agency in the coming years.
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7 cybersecurity mindsets that undermine practitioners and how to avoid them

It’s no secret that cybersecurity jobs are burning people out. It’s a high-pressure environment that ever seems to be ratcheting up the daily demand on security professionals. There are many reasons for this, but underlying them all is the way we think about security. By consciously recognizing these mindsets we can change them and better position everyone for success. Why mindset matters Cybersecurity is a highly technical field. In one way, it’s a hard science. But in another, it’s a very human battle, driven by psychology and morale. Underlying the effectiveness of security professionals is their mental state. This is affected by several assumptions that the industry at large holds about security and its role in business. To read this article in full, please click here
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