Cybersecurity Leadership
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Cybersecurity Leadership
A reference resource for the CIO and the CISO on cyber security, looking beyond the technology horizon into leadership, management, culture, governance, resilience and the real dynamics of security transformation
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Millions of Pen Tests Show Companies' Security Postures Are Getting Worse

Millions of Pen Tests Show Companies' Security Postures Are Getting Worse | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
A lack of website protections, Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, and DNSSEC configurations leave companies open to phishing and data exfiltration attacks.
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New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities

New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Ransomware was down last year, though LockBit led threat actors and employees opened a third of the toxic emails the last six months of 2022.
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One in Five Employees Fail the Gone Phishin’ Test as Security Hygiene Remains a Chronic Problem

One in Five Employees Fail the Gone Phishin’ Test as Security Hygiene Remains a Chronic Problem | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Phishing test has a 19.8% email compromise rate; 14.4% click through malicious downloads; is phishing training working?

 

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Don't skimp on IT security training: 27% of employees fall prey to phishing attacks

Don't skimp on IT security training: 27% of employees fall prey to phishing attacks | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
According to a report from Positive Technologies, hackers continue to target the weak link in any company's security posture: Humans.
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6 reasons why your anti-phishing strategy isn’t working

6 reasons why your anti-phishing strategy isn’t working | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Phishing is such a successful scam that appears to be here to stay — and only get more effective. From over-reliance on technology to confusing and counterproductive training, here are six reasons why your anti-phishing strategy might be failing.
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US consumers lost $5.8 billion to fraud last year — up 70% over 2020

US consumers lost $5.8 billion to fraud last year — up 70% over 2020 | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it
Almost 2.8 million consumers filed a fraud report to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021, the highest number on record.
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The Fault in Our Emails: Why Everyone Still Falls for Phishing Attacks

The Fault in Our Emails: Why Everyone Still Falls for Phishing Attacks | Cybersecurity Leadership | Scoop.it

Eliminating phishing attacks is a pipe dream because our brains are hardwired to think fast, not slow..

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