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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
💸 Meta’s $264M Data Whoopsie
While you’re wrapping presents and soaking up the holiday cheer, the challenges of 2025 are already knocking at the door. 🎄
Cyber leaders are staring down growing risks—AI-driven attacks 🤖, cloud vulnerabilities, and widening compliance gaps—with many still struggling to feel fully prepared.
We’re diving into where organizations are falling short and what leaders are prioritizing to turn uncertainty into action. So, as you settle in for some well-earned downtime, take a moment to unwrap 🎁 insights that could give you a stronger start to the new year.
After all, there’s no better gift than a little extra peace of mind. ✨🎅🏼
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Tech Executives Share their Biggest Security Weaknesses and Priorities Ahead of 2025
A recent study surveyed 4,042 business and technology executives across 77 countries to uncover critical gaps in cyber resilience as we head into a new year.
With participants spanning industries like financial services, healthcare, and government, the study uncovers tough truths about how prepared organizations are in a world that’s becoming more connected and tightly regulated.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
Krispy Kreme, the iconic doughnut and coffee chain, has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack that began in late November and is affecting online ordering functionality.
A large-scale data breach has targeted Rhode Island’s system which manages applications for state social services and health insurance programs, known as RIBridges.
When a vendor hosting one of our core systems went offline due to a ransomware attack, it brought into focus that our eggs were in a basket that we were not holding. As you can imagine, that was not a comfortable place to be.
TRENDING
Defense-Driven Security: Military Grade Solutions for Protecting Your Corporate Assets
Last year, the US Department of Defense released a memorandum called “Security Review Follow-on Actions” after the Massachusetts Air National Guard security leak. The memorandum emphasized the importance of stringent security measures in safeguarding Classified National Security Information.
While many compliance action deadlines have come and gone, September 30th 2024 was the deadline for appropriate electronic device detection systems and mitigation measures in all Defense Department Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
This article seeks to inform the business community about government-driven security protocols that can enhance security frameworks, protect sensitive information, and mitigate risks associated with insider threats.
By Lonnie Garris, Contributing CIO ● Read More…
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