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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Tips for CISO Trailblazers 🚀
Ahhh, cybersecurity: where every day is a mix of chess, whack-a-mole 🔨, and a splash of cloak-and-dagger drama 🎭.
The U.S. telecom 📞 industry has found itself in the crosshairs of Salt Typhoon, a sweeping espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers. With sensitive data, live calls, and even law enforcement systems compromised, officials are urging Americans to turn to encrypted messaging as a frontline defense 📴.
For new CISOs stepping into their roles, the parallels are hard to ignore. Like countering Salt Typhoon, success in those first 90 days depends on identifying vulnerabilities, building trust with key players, and acting quickly to fortify defenses 💪🏼.
Whether safeguarding a company or an entire nation, the stakes are high—but so is the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Let’s break it down. 🔒
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FEATURED
Navigating The First 90-180 Days In A New CISO Role
Late one Friday afternoon a call comes in and you find out you landed your next CISO role. All the interview prep, research, networking, and public speaking has paid off!
Then it dawns on you that you could be walking into a very difficult situation over the next few months. Even though the interview answered a lot of questions, you won’t know the reality of the situation until you start.
How will your expectations differ from reality? What can you do to minimize risk as you come up to speed? How should you navigate these first 90-180 days in your new role?
By Lee Vorthman ● Contributing CISO ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
ENGlobal Corporation, a prominent contractor for the energy sector and U.S. government, has announced that a ransomware attack is significantly disrupting its operations.
New York State regulators have fined Geico and Travelers more than $11 million collectively for failing to protect sensitive customer data during a 2020 cyberattack.
In the intricate game of cyber defense, complexity is our enemy. While a robust security arsenal is vital, an overabundance of overlapping tools can ironically create a perilous labyrinth, hindering efficiency and amplifying risk.
TRENDING
U.S. Officials Sound the Alarm on Persistent Telecom Hacks Linked to China
As an unprecedented cyberattack continues to target U.S. telecommunications companies, federal officials are urging Americans to adopt encrypted messaging apps to safeguard their communications.
The campaign, dubbed Salt Typhoon, is a massive espionage operation attributed to Chinese hackers. The breach has compromised sensitive data from telecom giants like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Lumen Technologies, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the nation’s infrastructure.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
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