The State of Security - Edition #3
?? Welcome to the third edition of The State of Security monthly LinkedIn newsletter.
?? As part of Fortra's Tripwire, we at the State of Security recognize the crucial role that technological solutions play in the cybersecurity strategies of many organizations. Nonetheless, we also understand that technology represents only one facet of effective security. Ultimately, it is people who protect people.
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??? This month, we look at the latest FBI report regarding the cost of cybercrime, the importance of host-based intrusion detection systems, cybersecurity in the age of AI, and how you can reduce your cyber risk with security configuration management.
$12.5 billion lost to cybercrime, amid tidal wave of crypto investment fraud
The FBI's latest annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report reveals an alarming increase in cybercrime. Critical sectors such as healthcare have been hit hard by ransomware, while investment scams, especially in cryptocurrency, have seen a significant rise.
Graham Cluley takes a look. ??
(WEBINAR) Perfecting Security Hardening One Step at a Time
Looking for a step-by-step guide to hardening your cybersecurity infrastructure? Fortra's Tripwire and ActualTech's upcoming webinar is your key to understanding and applying security hardening effectively. Join David Henderson on March 28th for an interactive session.
Register today and start transforming your security strategy: https://events.actualtechmedia.com/register-now/1966/perfecting-security-hardening-one-step-at-a-time/?pr=3104
The Importance of Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems secure your network by monitoring for suspicious behavior on host machines.
Learn about the vital steps of configuration, detection, and alerting, and how it differs from network-based IDS for comprehensive security coverage. ??
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Exploring AI-Generated Cyber Attacks
Adversarial AI and malicious GPTs represent the cutting-edge of cyber threats, demanding innovative defense strategies.
Learn how the deployment of advanced threat detection, adversarial training, and responsible AI practices can mitigate these advanced threats.
https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/cybersecurity-age-ai-exploring-ai-generated-cyber-attacks
Reducing Cyber Risks with Security Configuration Management
Security Configuration Management (SCM) offers a comprehensive approach to secure configurations, endpoint intelligence, and policy management.
Learn how SCM can streamline your cybersecurity efforts and what to look for in an SCM solution. ??
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