October SecureOps Cyber Brief
SecureOps Management’s Corner
?We are so excited to announce that SecureOps is a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming ISF World Congress show next month in the Netherlands. We would love for you to join us for the show and meet many of cybersecurity’s leading companies and thought leaders. In addition, exclusive to ISF Members, the ISF World Congress provides a confidential peer-group environment to discuss and find solutions to security challenges while gaining practical advice from peers and leading industry experts. In 2022, just under 1,000 global senior executives and cyber leaders came together for keynote presentations, workshops, and networking sessions – sharing knowledge, best practices, and thought leadership. It is an Excellent Show! Hope to see you there!
?Rotterdam 2023, ISF World Congress
21st - 24th October 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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?SecureOps Cyber Spotlight – Edition #5
Don’t forget to check out our Weekly SecureOps Cyber Spotlight on our website. We just added our 5th edition of the Cyber Spotlight and want to thank you all for the positive comments and ideas for content. Our brand-new, shiny online newsletter will contain the most interesting, timely, thought-provoking stories we uncover over a week or so. The articles and stories we produce for the Cyber Spotlight will come from industry research, while the Cyber Brief will produce the deeper dive, comprehensive articles we produce in-house.
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?We can’t wait to read and hear your thoughts and comments!
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A Look at 2023’s Top 5 Cyber Risks – and Strategies for Defending Against Them
The Risks and Trends for Heads of Security in 2023
In this blog post, we are going to discuss the “Top 5 Risks” for 2023, which include:
Strategy 1: Build Your Resistance to RaaS
Strategy 2: Don’t Blame Your Employees — Give Them Better Training
Strategy 3: The AI Arms Race – Prepare for Battle
Strategy 4: Look After Your Cyber-Talent
Strategy 5: Review the Merits of Cyber insurance
Let’s assess how accurate this list is as we enter the fourth quarter of 2023.
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‘FraudGPT’ Malicious Chatbot Now for Sale on Dark Web
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Attacks
We have written several posts on the threat of AI-driven attacks, which have been several of our most downloaded and read blog posts. We have embedded three of those posts in the “FraudGPT” post. Researchers have found ads posted on the Dark Web for an AI-driven hacker tool dubbed “FraudGPT,” which is sold on a subscription basis. FraudGPT starts at $200 per month and goes up to $1,700 per year, and it’s aimed at helping hackers conduct their nefarious business with the help of AI.
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Protecting and Responding to Ransomware Attacks – A Best Practice
Ransomware Protection and Response Resources
The Basics: Ransomware, a malicious software, poses a significant threat to organizations by encrypting their data and demanding payment for its restoration. This type of attack disrupts business operations and presents management with a dilemma: to pay the ransom or restore operations themselves. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offer excellent resources to assist organizations which we provide and discuss in this blog post.
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Cybersecurity vs. Cloud Security: What is the Difference?
Choosing the Right Cloud Model for Your Organization
In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between cybersecurity and cloud security so you’ll understand how these protective measures work independently and when they should be combined. Whether you’re familiar with cybersecurity or new to technology, this article will provide insight into their unique characteristics, roles, and importance within your operations. We also discuss best practices for protecting sensitive data from cloud cyber attacks.
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Defense Technologies Shaping Cybersecurity
Cybercrime ? A Somber Trip Down Memory Lane
In this blog post, we’ll look back at the history of cybercrime and consider how cyber-defensive technologies have evolved to combat each new breed of threat. We’ll also explore what’s required to ensure that the industry remains on the front foot as threat actors’ tactics and tools become more diverse and dangerous. We also discuss emerging leading-edge cyber-defense technologies, such as Zero-Trust, XDR, SOAR, and the new AI-powered solutions.
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