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Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, November 9th, 2024
🏙️Half of a Major City Hacked
As the year wraps up, cyber threats are ramping up 🔓—just ask Washington state’s court systems, where recent attacks have thrown services across multiple counties into chaos. From delayed filings to disrupted communications 📵, these incidents reveal how critical our digital defenses have become.
Meanwhile, tech leaders are juggling their own in-office cybersecurity challenges. A new survey đź“Š highlights top struggles, from budget constraints to talent shortages, underscoring the need for creative solutions to keep organizations secure.
With attacks on the rise and resources stretched thin, it’s clear that cybersecurity requires a team effort 🤝—and a strong dose of resilience to meet the year’s final threats head-on.
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CIO Insight: Top Cybersecurity Challenges Technology Executives Face Today
Cybersecurity is more than a technical issue; it’s a strategic imperative, one that grows more complex as threats multiply and tactics evolve. For top technology executives, building a secure digital environment means confronting a range of challenges that go far beyond firewalls and encryption.
From managing budget constraints to aligning teams with security protocols, these leaders are tasked with protecting their organizations in a constantly shifting environment.
By Ryan Uliss ● Contributing Writer ● Read More…
CYBER BYTES
Washington State’s court systems are grappling with widespread outages following unauthorized activity on the Administrative Office of the Courts network.
A CISO not only spearheads information security initiatives, but also ensures the protection of organizational data and assets through the development of IT infrastructures, the building of security teams, and the overall management of IT security.
The City of Columbus, Ohio, recently disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of around 500,000 residents, nearly half of its population.
TRENDING
Another Strike on Energy Sector Security as Oilfield Equipment Supplier Hit by Ransomware
Newpark Resources, a Texas-based supplier for the oilfield and energy sectors, recently revealed that a ransomware attack disrupted several of its internal systems and restricted access to key operational tools. The breach was detected on October 29, prompting Newpark to notify the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a detailed regulatory filing.
According to the filing, unauthorized access by a third party led to disruptions within the company’s information systems, affecting internal business applications essential for financial reporting and other corporate functions.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
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