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INE Security Enables CISOs to Secure Board Support for Cybersecurity Training

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If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches.

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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

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On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. The recent compromise of a leading IdP provider isn’t the first time adversaries gained access to critical customer information, and it won’t be the last.

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Skilled IT pay defined by volatility, security, and AI

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This volatility can make it hard for IT workers to decide where to focus their career development efforts, but there are at least some areas of stability in the market: despite all other changes in pay premiums, workers with AI skills and security certifications continued to reap rich rewards.

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PCI compliance: Is your qualified security assessor up to the task?

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In a volatile payments landscape, enterprises are preparing for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 3.2.1 Understanding the changes in the Standard is paramount for Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) to do a comprehensive and effective assessment,” adds Stachowicz. to expire on March 31, 2024.

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Prioritizing cloud security: Allocating the majority of CIOs’ cyber budgets

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New data from Synergy Research Group shows that in Q3 2023 enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services was over $68 billion worldwide, up by $10.5 This is aligned with research firm Gartner’s predictions that the software and IT services segments will both see double-digit growth in 2024, largely driven by cloud spending.

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7 tough IT security discussions every IT leader must have

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Talk may be cheap, but when it comes to IT security, strategic conversations with colleagues, business partners, and other relevant parties can be priceless. Ongoing IT security strategy conversations should address the organization’s cyber risk and arrive at strategic objectives, Albrecht says. What would be the next steps?

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Is your print environment secure? Here’s why it should be your 2024 priority

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For its 2023 Security Priorities report, Foundry surveyed 790 IT security workers to understand their projects and priorities. Printers are often not subject to the rigorous security measures routinely applied to computing devices; for example, complex passwords and rigorous patching and software update regimes.

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