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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
⛈️ Surviving 2024’s Cyber Storms
As we gear up to ring in 2025, it’s the perfect time to look back—and learn. 🏫
This year’s cyber headlines were as wild as they were eye-opening 👀 with massive data breaches, ransomware crippling services, and even espionage campaigns targeting our critical infrastructure. If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that cyber risks never take a holiday.
This week, we’re recapping the year’s biggest cyber incidents 🔓 and the lessons every leader should take into 2025. From password fails to unpatched flaws, it’s all here—ready to help you level up your defenses for what’s next.
Let’s finish strong. See ya in the new year! 🚀✨
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Lessons from the Year’s Most Devastating Cyberattacks
This year, cybersecurity headlines have been unrelenting. From massive data breaches exposing sensitive information to ransomware crippling critical infrastructure, the scale and sophistication of cyberattacks have reached new heights.
Businesses across every sector have felt the sting, while IT and security leaders are left analyzing where defenses fell short and what lessons can be learned.
As we look back at the year’s most impactful incidents, a few key trends emerge, each offering valuable insights for businesses looking to strengthen their cyber resilience.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
A poor cybersecurity culture isn’t just an organizational nuisance—it’s a recipe for disaster. It fosters confusion, breeds frustration, and leads to turnover among team members.
At a time where cyber threats are multiplying and remote operations dominate, IT leaders must ensure that technology investments are aligned to support organizational goals.
“The Soul of a New Machine” by Tracy Kidder is a non-fiction book published in 1981 that explores the world of computer engineering and the intense effort involved in creating a new computer at Data General Corporation during the late 1970s.
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CISO Excellence: The Six Mindsets of Exceptional Leaders
The importance of the Chief Information Security Officer role has significantly grown in today’s changing environment.
With cyber threats becoming advanced and frequent, organizations heavily rely on CISOs to provide leadership and strategic guidance in safeguarding their valuable assets. However, not all CISOs are equal in their abilities. Exceptional CISOs possess a set of mindsets that differentiate them from others.
By Jaime Chanagá, Contributing CISO ● Read More…
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