Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face a plethora of challenges in today's cybersecurity landscape, extending far beyond just cloud vulnerabilities and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. While AI and cloud security have garnered significant attention due to their attractiveness to
The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth-owned health tech company, stands as the largest data breach of health and medical data in U.S. history. Approximately 190 million Americans were affected by this cyberattack, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the sophistication and audacity of modern ransomware groups are becoming more pronounced. This phenomenon was recently underscored by a new report from Halcyon Tech Inc., which delves into the advanced tactics employed by the Arcus Media
The December 2024 cyber threat intelligence report from NCC Group underscored an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, reaching a record high since 2021. With a staggering 574 recorded incidents, December 2024 witnessed an unprecedented wave of cybercriminal activity, largely driven by a new group
Public entities, such as local governments, state agencies, public universities, and school divisions, face unique challenges in responding to cybersecurity incidents, particularly ransomware attacks. The increasing frequency and sophistication of these attacks necessitate a proactive and
Over the last decade, the landscape of cyber warfare has undergone significant changes, prompting a re-evaluation of cybersecurity strategies by governments and industries worldwide. The traditional focus on deterrence and reactive defenses is being superseded by a new proactive approach known as
