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Frequently Asked Questions About NIST-Based Risk Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About NIST-Based Risk Assessment Navigating the intricate realm of cybersecurity and risk management can be overwhelming. A standard that many organizations turn to is the guidance provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Here, we delve into frequently asked questions about NIST-based risk assessment to simplify the subject for […]

NIST-Based Risk Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

Frequently Asked Questions About GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) GRC, an acronym for Governance, Risk, and Compliance, might sound like jargon reserved for business magnates or boardroom elites. But in a world increasingly influenced by corporate actions, understanding GRC becomes essential for both business professionals and curious consumers. To shed light on this multifaceted term, we’ve […]

Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Frequently Asked Questions About Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC)

Frequently Asked Questions About Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) When navigating the intricate realms of business and finance, you’ll often encounter the terms Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). These three pillars are crucial for organizations to ensure they run efficiently, lawfully, and safely. If you’re scratching your head wondering what GRC is all about, you’re in […]

Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Continuity Programs

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Continuity Programs The business landscape is rife with uncertainties. From cyber-attacks and natural disasters to supply chain disruptions and global pandemics, there are a plethora of factors that can jeopardize an organization’s operations. Enter business continuity programs (BCPs) – a savior in turbulent times. Designed to ensure the continued operation […]

Business Continuity Program

Simplify Your Sox Compliance

Simplify Your Sox Compliance Navigating the maze of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance can be daunting for businesses of all sizes. From financial reporting to managing internal controls, SOX introduces a host of challenges and obligations. Yet, compliance doesn’t have to be a convoluted affair. Here are some pragmatic ways to streamline your SOX journey and ensure […]

SOX Compliance
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  • December 5, 2023

15,000 Go Module Repositories on GitHub Vulnerable to Repojacking Attack

New research has found that over 15,000 Go module repositories on GitHub are vulnerable to an attack called repojacking. “More than 9,000 repositories are vulnerable to repojacking due to GitHub username changes,” Jacob Baines, chief technology officer at VulnCheck, said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “More than 6,000 repositories were vulnerable to […]

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  • December 5, 2023

Russian hacker pleads guilty to Trickbot malware conspiracy

Graham CLULEY December 05, 2023 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial A 40-year-old Russian man faces a lengthy prison sentence in the United States after pleading guilty to his involvement in the distribution and development of the notorious Trickbot malware. The US Department of Justice announced that Vladimir Dunaev, […]

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  • December 5, 2023

New Threat Actor ‘AeroBlade’ Emerges in Espionage Attack on U.S. Aerospace

A previously undocumented threat actor has been linked to a cyber attack targeting an aerospace organization in the U.S. as part of what’s suspected to be a cyber espionage mission. The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team is tracking the activity cluster as AeroBlade. Its origin is currently unknown and it’s not clear if the […]

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  • December 5, 2023

Microsoft Warns of Kremlin-Backed APT28 Exploiting Critical Outlook Vulnerability

Microsoft on Monday said it detected Kremlin-backed nation-state activity exploiting a now-patched critical security flaw in its Outlook email service to gain unauthorized access to victims’ accounts within Exchange servers. The tech giant attributed the intrusions to a threat actor it called Forest Blizzard (formerly Strontium), which is also widely tracked under the monikers APT28, […]

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