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A self-proclaimed, near-death millionaire heiress is eager to transfer her wealth to you? ?? We’ve all heard that one before. Spearphishing is different! ?? With an average click rate of 11%, and a typical organization receiving around 5 spearphishing emails daily, it’s one of security’s worst nightmares. Spearphishing involves highly personalized messaging that targets specific individuals. Does your COO love baking? It might come as a clickable discount coupon for baking supplies. An employee just posted about their tension with management? It could be an urgent email from "HR." ???? You can patch network vulnerabilities, but you can’t change human nature. Your best defense? Cybersecurity Awareness! ????? ⊙ Train employees to double-check domain addresses ⊙ Be wary of urgency in emails ⊙ Verify sensitive requests in person or through a second channel ⊙ Hold periodic training workshops. ⊙ Report suspicious activities right away.? ⊙ Conduct unannounced phishing simulations. ⊙ Foster conversation and caution until it becomes second nature for all. Remember, never rely solely on human caution—invest in comprehensive security solutions and controls at the network, application, and data levels. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Spearphishing #Confidencial #Phishing #EmployeeTraining #StaySafeOnline

?? Beware of HNDL Attacks! President Joe Biden has declared threats resulting from advancements in quantum computing a national emergency. This isn’t just about a future “Q-Day”—the threat is happening now. Hackers are engaging in Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks, collecting timeless and valuable encrypted data today and waiting patiently for when quantum computing finally breaks classical encryption. Today, no data is useless to cybercriminals, not even encrypted gibberish. Healthcare and government agencies are especially vulnerable, but no sector is immune. Here’s what your organization can do: 1?? Assess your post-quantum encryption vulnerabilities. 2?? Develop a roadmap to shift to PQC-ready encryption as needed. 3?? Implement strict data controls, including Least Privilege Access, Just-in-Time Access, and Zero Trust. 4?? Maintain audit trails to monitor where data is and where it goes. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #HNDLAttacks #QuantumThreat #PQC #HNDL #DataProtection #Confidencial

You have questions, we have answers! In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're featuring a special 'Ask the Experts' session right here on LinkedIn! ?? We’ve gathered 4 of the leading minds in cybersecurity, encryption, and human-centric security design who are ready to answer your most pressing questions. Whether you're navigating the complexities of data protection or striving to enhance your organization's security posture, our experts are here to help: Meet Maritza Johnson, a human-centered security and privacy expert; Nigel Smart, Ph.D. and world-renowned cryptography expert and professor; Karim Eldefrawy, Ph.D. and cryptographer; and last but not least; Benjamin T., Ph.D. and cryptographer. Want to know how encryption impacts system performance? Curious about the best encryption standards or how to balance security with user experience? Need advice on how to prepare today for PQC? Now’s your chance to ask! Here are a few questions to get you thinking: > What data should we encrypt? > How can encryption be applied across different environments (cloud, on-premises, hybrid)? > What strategies can help build trust with our users around data privacy? > How can organizations ensure their employees aren't bypassing security policies? Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below, and our experts will be here to chime in directly. ?? #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Encryption #DataSecurity #ZeroTrust #PrivacyByDesign #InsiderThreats

?? Nearly half of firms using Microsoft 365 believe they have fewer than 10 applications connected to the platform. In reality, that number is well over 1,000. With so many SaaS apps accessing sensitive unstructured data, often outside the control of IT (shadow SaaS), data governance can become a nightmare. As SaaS data breaches rise by 5% ?? year-over-year and GenAI features turn these platforms into even more lucrative targets, it's crucial to make security an inherent part of your sensitive data ??. All those SaaS applications your teams need shouldn’t be able to access your most critical data. At Confidencial, we call it “Data-Blind Architecture,” and it’s exactly what we offer. We never access or store your sensitive data or let irrelevant third-party apps touch it. ?? ??Learn more about the Data-Blind SaaS paradigm here: https://lnkd.in/ekmTuApn #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #datasecurity #datablind #dataprotection

The rise of cybersecurity threats has shown that traditional zero-trust implementations, focusing on networks and infrastructure only, fail to protect what matters most: data. Here, Karim Eldefrawy breaks down a new approach we like to call "Shift-Up" Zero Trust, a natural evolution of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) that extends protection to the data/application layer of the TCP/IP stack. If you're interested in learning more, catch our full webinar here ?? https://lnkd.in/ex3j48Kw

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth has officially kicked off, and Confidencial's cryptography PhDs and security experts are ready to tackle your toughest questions on data protection, selective encryption, and all things cybersecurity! ??? This month is dedicated to educating individuals and businesses about the critical importance of staying secure in a digitally connected world. Throughout October, stay tuned for expert insights on the latest cyber threats and actionable tips to protect personal and organizational data. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DataProtection #SelectiveEncryption #Cybersecurity #StaySafeOnline #CybersecurityTips

PSA: Don’t rely solely on your employees' best judgment. ?? Recent news revealed that over 89,000 sensitive documents, including confidential business contracts, were exposed via unsecured Amazon S3 buckets from online PDF makers PDF Pro and Help PDF. Despite numerous warnings, these buckets remain vulnerable. No matter how much training or awareness you provide, someone under pressure will inevitably turn to free, unsecured tools. Rather than relying on security-conscious decisions, protect your data at its source when it’s created.???

Last year, Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeted 10.77 inboxes for every 1,000 email addresses each month. That’s double the number of scams landing in your employees’ inboxes compared to 2022. ???? If successful, attackers can impersonate account owners and steal sensitive information and attachments from their inboxes. To prevent BEC attacks, we recommend: ? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and strong passwords for all email accounts. ? Annual phishing awareness training? ? Regular security audits ? Advanced email filtering? ? A secure way to request and send sensitive files Confidencial Secure Document Exchange (SDX) lets you securely exchange sensitive information and documents without relying on risky email routes. Shared data remains within your infrastructure, and our encryption ensures that only authorized individuals with valid keys can access it. By combining preventive measures with Confidencial SDX, you can minimize the risk of BEC attacks and significantly reduce the blast radius even if they occur.? Want to see it in action? Get a live demo today!? ???? #BEC #EmailSecurity #DataProtection #Confidencial #CyberSecurity #Encryption #PhishingAwareness #ConfidencialSDX #CyberAwarenessMonth

In 2020, Gartner warned that up to 75% of CEOs could be held personally responsible for security breaches. This concern was confirmed last year with SolarWinds' CISO being charged with fraud and Uber’s former CSO sentenced to three years probation. For CISOs and executives, it’s time to act!??? Unstructured data makes up over 90% of enterprise data and frequently contains sensitive PII, PHI, and regulated information, which are highly sought after and costly, according to IBM’s DBIR 2024. This information is then used to commit highly targeted attacks that can land CISOs and CSOs in trouble. We can help. Protect your organization and personal reputation with Confidencial’s advanced data security solutions. Confidencial proactively identifies and selectively protects sensitive information scattered across vast unstructured data sets.? Our fine-grained cryptographic controls are embedded within documents for life so you can rest easy knowing that accidental data leaks won’t haunt you years down the line. Schedule a demo to see how it works. ?? https://lnkd.in/eSk7ch-h

We're still buzzing from last week’s Official Cybersecurity Summit, Wall Street, NY. It was a fantastic gathering of security warriors, offering insight into how organizations tackle today's and tomorrow's threats. Attendees shared their top security challenges, providing nearly ?? 900 ?? candid responses. After reviewing these insights alongside countless conversations, a few critical themes bubbled to the surface that will shape the road ahead: ? The evolving tech, threat, and compliance landscape is keeping security leaders constantly on high alert. ? Tool sprawl is a significant issue, but consolidation efforts remain challenging and not always straightforward. ? Data governance, especially during cloud migrations and AI adoption, is emerging as a top concern. ? Getting everyone to take cybersecurity seriously is still an uphill battle across organizations. ? Insider threats continue to evade detection, even with zero trust architectures in place. ? Securing complex supply chains has become a critical priority for many businesses. ? Traditional tactics still hold their ground, despite the rise of new and emerging threats. Check out our blog for the full scoop ?? https://lnkd.in/emEAKfZn