Cyber This Week - Edition #23
Welcome to this week’s edition of Cyber This Week, where we delve into pressing issues in the world of cybersecurity. From the security nuances of Generative AI and the ongoing struggles against hackers in the cloud to the evolving landscape of cyber insurance and the pivotal role of cybersecurity in compliance with regulations like SOX, we provide a panoramic view of the challenges and solutions shaping our digital defenses.
How Safe and Secure Is GenAI Really?
No leaning for or against, no fanfare, no sensationalism. Just an honest look at what professionals hailing from different disciplines see as generative AI safety and security concerns.
Inherent disadvantage: Why hackers have the upper hand in the cloud
The shared-responsibility model between cloud service providers and cloud clients, the lack of visibility by those clients into the cloud environment, and the lack of overall client control make it very difficult to adequately defend cloud instances
How CIRCIA is changing crisis communication
CIRCIA rules won’t be mandatory until 2025 when the final rules go into effect, but it isn’t too early to start following the guidelines as a way to improve cybersecurity across your business and critical infrastructure.
Aware of what tech debt costs them, CIOs still can’t make it an IT priority
Talking about tech debt doesn’t excite executives and board members, but CIOs can tackle it by tying legacy makeovers to more transformative projects.
How cyber insurance shapes risk: Ascension and the limits of lessons learned
CISOs and other cybersecurity professionals not only need to think better about these impacts, but they would also do well to take an active role in standardizing cyber insurance practice, thus making it easier to learn the right lessons from major incidents.
Mistakes To Avoid Before And After A Ransomware Attack
Misunderstandings and mistakes, whether before or after a ransomware attack, can leave an organization and those it serves in a difficult, even devastating, position.
DDoS Attack Creates Global Azure Outage for Eight Hours
Microsoft confirmed that it was weathering a DDoS attack on Azure from 11:45 UTC to 19:43 UTC on July 30. The company has automated defense mechanisms that would usually fend off such an attack, but it appears that there was an implementation error that actually magnified the impact of the DDoS attack rather than limiting it.
Are cybersecurity professionals OK?
Absorbing the impacts of cyberattacks takes a personal toll on defenders. Separating the evil they see from all that’s good in the world doesn’t always come easy.
The API Security Crisis: Why Your Company Could Be Next
Remember, you're only as strong as your weakest link in API security. It's time to fortify every aspect of your API ecosystem before it's too late. Your business's future may very well depend on it.
Cybersecurity: The Unsung Hero of SOX Compliance
One key aspect of SOX compliance is ensuring the integrity and security of financial data. In the digital age, cybersecurity practices play a crucial role in adhering to SOX requirements.