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Combatting Phishing with Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness Programs

SecureWorld News

At the end of the day, it turned out that this was the work of the company's information security team, aimed at showing management how simply attackers could gather data for targeted phishing campaigns. Consequently, the task of enhancing employee security awareness often lands on the shoulders of information security or IT teams.

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DHS Launches Program to Hire 'World-Class Cybertalent'

SecureWorld News

It was reported earlier this year that there were more than 1,500 vacant cybersecurity jobs in the federal government. The White House reported that in 2020, there were 30,819 information security incidents at the federal government level. And the FBI reported that ransomware payments totaled over $400 million.

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Automation For The Better Good - Security

Forrester IT

In a new report , Joseph Blankenship and I dig into the particulars of this endeavor, as well as the organizational implications. Information Security. Security Operations & Program Governance. application security. Security Operations & Program Governance. application security.

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Explaining discrepancies in different security assessment reports

IT Toolbox

In my work performing independent information security assessments , I love seeing when my clients’ network environments become more secure over time. Steady and predictable progress is key to building a solid information security program and minimizing the risk of incidents and breaches.

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Sources of cyber intelligence from governments and academia

CTOvision

Most every enterprise with a mature understanding of the importance of protecting their digital assets has a cyber intelligence program underway. This report is human readable and digests important news and incident reports that can inform an organization’s strategic decision-making. We would value your thoughts.

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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer

CTOvision

Position Summary: The Internet2 Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer (CCSO) is the leader responsible for establishing the cyberinfrastructure security strategy and direction for Internet2′s global infrastructure programs. MBA or other graduate level degree. Click here to apply online.

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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half

SecureWorld News

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.

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