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2 months ago | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
In cybersecurity, too often, the emphasis is placed on advanced technology meant to shield digital infrastructure from external threats. Yet, an equally crucial — and underestimated — factor lies at the heart of all digital interactions: the human mind. Behind every breach is a calculated manipulation, and behind every defense, a strategic response.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
The nature of cyber warfare has evolved rapidly over the last decade, forcing the world’s governments and industries to reimagine their cybersecurity strategies. While deterrence and reactive defenses once dominated the conversation, the emergence of cyber persistence — actively hunting down threats before they materialize — has become the new frontier.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
As we near the end of 2024, ransomware remains a dominant and evolving threat against any organization. Cyber criminals are more sophisticated and creative than ever. They integrate new technologies, leverage geopolitical tensions and even use legal regulations to their advantage. What once seemed like a disruptive but relatively straightforward crime has evolved into a multi-layered, global challenge that continues to threaten businesses and governments alike.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
On September 25, CISA issued a stark reminder that critical infrastructure remains a primary target for cyberattacks. Vulnerable systems in industrial sectors, including water utilities, continue to be exploited due to poor cyber hygiene practices. Using unsophisticated methods like brute-force attacks and leveraging default passwords, threat actors have repeatedly managed to compromise operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS).
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
The volume of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has reached staggering levels, placing immense pressure on organizations’ cyber defenses. According to SecurityScorecard, there were 29,000 vulnerabilities recorded in 2023, and by mid-2024, nearly 27,500 had already been identified. Meanwhile, Coalition’s 2024 Cyber Threat Index forecasts that the total number of CVEs for 2024 will hit 34,888—a 25% increase compared to the previous year.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
Manufacturing has become increasingly reliant on modern technology, including industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT). While these innovations boost productivity and streamline operations, they’ve vastly expanded the cyberattack surface. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach report, the average total cost of a data breach in the industrial sector was $5.56 million. This reflects an 18% increase for the sector compared to 2023.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments. According to a study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value, confidence in the effectiveness of basic IT services among top executives has significantly declined.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, the need for effective risk management has never been greater. The challenge lies not only in defining risk mitigation strategy but also in quantifying risk in ways that resonate with business leaders. The ability to translate complex technical risks into understandable and actionable business terms has become a crucial component of securing the necessary resources for cybersecurity programs.
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May 30, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
In March 2022, the Biden Administration signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). This landmark legislation tasks the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop and implement regulations requiring covered entities to report covered cyber incidents and ransomware payments.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
securityintelligence.com | Jonathan Reed
Worried about ransomware? If so, it’s not surprising. According to the World Economic Forum, for large cyber losses (€1 million+), the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is increasing, doubling from 40% in 2019 to almost 80% in 2022. And more recent activity is tracking even higher. Meanwhile, other dangers are appearing on the horizon. For example, the 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index states that threat group investment is increasingly focused on generative AI attack tools.
