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    While AI has strengthened cybersecurity defenses, cybercriminals have also weaponized it to enhance the sophistication and effectiveness of ransomware attacks.
    Barry Mathis
    April 10, 2025
    As artificial intelligence reshapes the cyber threat landscape, organizations must rethink their defense strategies to counter ransomware attacks that are faster, smarter, and...

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    The growing wealth gap and heightened public resentment toward corporate leadership have intensified the need for robust executive protection.
    Steve Lasky
    April 4, 2025
    In response to the assassination of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, companies are reassessing their executive protection strategies, with 360 Privacy leveraging data analytics...
    Athena Security Telepresence Security Officer
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    Rather than relying on a rigid set of prescriptive controls, the standard enables organizations to tailor their security measures to their specific risk environments. Key changes include expanded multi-factor authentication requirements, increased emphasis on continuous risk assessment, and better integration of security into business-as-usual activities.
    Cynthia Overby
    March 31, 2025
    PCI DSS 4.0, finalized in March 2022, goes into full effect on March 31, 2025, and introduces a more flexible, outcome-based approach to securing payment data.
    Cowbell Connectors expands to 30+ integrations
    March 27, 2025
    These newly expanded integrations come in response to rising cyberattacks, with the U.S. among the countries with high data breach density.
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    There are many forms of risk assessment, but whatever assessment methodology, tool, or solution you choose, ensure that it provides you with the critical information you need to make sound decisions.
    After assessing risks, threats and vulnerabilities, consider a shared operations center.
    Crum & Forster promotes Chris Livingston to Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
    March 19, 2025
    Chris will play a key part in advancing the company's cybersecurity strategy, overseeing critical security functions, and ensuring the continued protection of business operations...
    Security Industry Association welcomes Lee Odess to SIA Board of Directors
    Odess assumes the remainder of outgoing board member Ryan Kaltenbaugh’s term, which runs until spring 2026.
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    Corporate security teams must conduct regular open-source intelligence (OSINT) assessments on their top executives to find out exactly what, where, and when sensitive information is being exposed.
    Chris Pierson
    March 17, 2025
    The assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO underscores the critical need for companies to enhance executive protection by limiting the exposure of sensitive personal information...
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    While security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and smart password generators have made it more difficult for attackers to crack physical barriers like passwords, phishing bypasses these defenses by exploiting our emotions
    Puneet Kohli
    March 17, 2025
    To defend against these threats, organizations must train employees to recognize phishing attempts and invest in advanced technological defenses.
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    It’s clear that CISOs today are at a critical crossroads: They must evolve and diversify their role, potentially sharing the decision-making and accountability among several officers, or risk being left behind.
    Gaurav Kapoor
    March 14, 2025
    Organizations may increasingly expand C-suite representation of risk officers through new roles that split responsibilities.
    Leading security industry organizations to host 'Kingpins & Cocktails' networking reception at ISC West
    March 14, 2025
    This vintage Vegas-themed gathering offers industry professionals a unique opportunity to network in a relaxed, upscale environment away from the convention floor.
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    Industry leaders stress that an integrated approach—encompassing cybersecurity, physical security, staff training, and strategic collaborations—is essential for ensuring patient and staff safety.
    Steve Lasky
    March 13, 2025
    Insights on integrating cybersecurity, physical security and training to safeguard healthcare facilities.
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    The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of the data it handles and the critical services it provides. By understanding the various vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures, healthcare organizations can better protect themselves against cyber threats.
    Understanding vulnerabilities and implementing strong security measures help healthcare organizations defend against cyber threats.
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    In our work around infant abduction prevention, we carefully assess each of the unit's physical egress points. We are looking for the shortest possible path to get an infant from the unit into a car or otherwise offsite.
    Frank Pisciotta
    March 13, 2025
    Healthcare facilities must adopt a comprehensive security framework that goes beyond guidelines to protect vulnerable patients.
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    Ransomware groups now specifically target healthcare providers, knowing that the immediate need to restore patient care services increases the likelihood of ransom payments.
    Tim Freestone
    March 13, 2025
    Effective implementation hinges on transparent communication with staff, patients, and business partners about new security measures and their impact on workflow.