Telecoms operators are vulnerable to cyberattacks around the world, mainly due to their critical national and international roles in infrastructure and communication, while possessing heaps of sensitive data from their large clientele. Almost 43 percent of telecom companies have suffered from DNS-based malware in 2019 alone, noting that a staggering 81 percent of these companies […]
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LogRhythm, the company powering today’s security operations centers (SOCs), has launched reporting capabilities and compliance use cases that make it simple and efficient to comply with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC). It enables organizations of all kinds to use one-click, out-of-the box automation to meet the minimum cybersecurity requirements for […]
Cybersecurity efforts in the UK have been focused on the health industry, as hackers and cybercriminals set their sights on a burdened NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic, a recent report by the Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stated. “What we’ve done as an organization is really pivot towards the health sector to try and […]
Wherever there is technology, there is the risk of cyberattacks; and the healthcare industry is by no means an exception, especially since the global Covid-19 pandemic. A vast number of wide-ranging hacks and data breaches launched on hospitals and healthcare providers have drastically increased the industry’s investment within cybersecurity to protect not only their patients, […]
Articles, videos, podcasts, infographics forecast massive transformation brought about by the rollout of 5G. While there is no doubt that the fifth-generation mobile network will bring about infinite possibilities in every sector and industry, we need to stay grounded on what’s happening in the shadows of such a colossal launch: cybersecurity. The future of wireless […]
It comes as no surprise that the telecoms industry ranks among the worst in handling and fighting cybersecurity. Although telcos have made immense leaps in protecting their networks and customers, the weak link resides among its employees and executives who poorly manage their passwords and access to their data. Almost 43 percent of telecom companies […]
Amid the increased number of Covid-related cyber-attacks, the cybersecurity market has become a fast-growing sector in the United Kingdom. Funding for cybersecurity startups has increased by 940% since the lockdown was enforced. London was for long considered the tech capital of the United Kingdom. However, the cybersecurity market has been seeing nationwide growth. According to […]
For the past three years, Brazil has taken crucial steps in working on legal frameworks related to cybersecurity, awareness, standards, and technologies. The government has recognized the need to prioritize cybersecurity among its institutions. According to the Daily Swig website, consultations took place between The Brazilian government agencies and national Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams, the […]
Employees should be trained to recognize cybersecurity threats before they damage their organizations. In fact, research into the global cybersecurity skills shortage indicates that the situation is not improving and may also be getting worse. According to ESG & ISSA Research Report entitled “The Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals 2020”, 70% of cybersecurity professionals […]
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Cybersecurity attacks in India may have increased by 500% according to Pavan Duggal, a Supreme Court and Cyber Law expert. Cyber threats have potential impacts on Indian society, economy, and development. The introduction of a new cybersecurity strategy is crucial for India, considered home to the second-largest internet user base. “Threats […]