27 Oct Cybersecurity Weekly: 10.27.23
This week’s top picks in Cybersecurity-focused headlines…
Cybersecurity Awareness Doesn’t Cut It; It’s Time to Focus On Behavior
“By leveraging our modern understanding of neuropsychology and behavioral science, lessons learned from other industries and disciplines, and emerging human-centered cybersecurity technologies, we can make cybersecurity understanding a reality today and every day.” https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cybersecurity-awareness-doesnt-cut-it-focus-on-behavior
What Would A Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?
As the government agencies continue preparations for a potential shutdown, the private sector must prepare for the potential fallout. Regardless of whether a significant attack occurs during a government shutdown — in November or sometime in the future, it’s certainly a risk to be considered.” https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/what-would-government-shutdown-mean-for-cybersecurity
The Rise Of The Cybersecurity Insurance Market
“Cybersecurity insurance is a contract between the client and the insurance company that will specify which risks are covered and which are not. The cost paid by the insured to the insurance company is called a premium. It is often viewed as a risk transfer strategy and is steadily being adopted in the Operational Technology (OT) field.” https://www.csoonline.com/article/656898/the-rise-of-the-cybersecurity-insurance-market-3.html
20 Phishing Lessons And Principles For Business Leaders And Teams
With the volume and sophistication of phishing attacks increasing year over year, businesses need to continuously educate their employees—and leaders—on how to spot and handle them. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council share essential lessons and principles about phishing that companies should share with their team members and leadership group.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/10/25/20-phishing-lessons-and-principles-for-business-leaders-and-teams/
The Evolution Of 20 Years Of Cybersecurity Awareness
“How have cybersecurity and malware evolved over the last two decades? What types of threat management tools surfaced and when? The Cybersecurity Awareness Month themes over the years give us a clue.” https://securityintelligence.com/articles/20-years-of-cybersecurity-awareness/
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