13 Oct Cybersecurity Weekly: 10.13.23
This week’s top picks in Cybersecurity-focused headlines…
What To Know About A Cybersecurity Strategy That Has Been Gaining Prominence
“Zero Trust, not to be confused with Zero Knowledge, is also referred to as Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) or perimeterless security. The main concept behind Zero Trust security is “never trust, always verify,” and this is in sharp contrast to traditional cybersecurity systems that assume once a user is inside a corporate network they can be trusted.” https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-to-know-about-a-cybersecurity-strategy-that-has-been-gaining-prominence
Small-Business Cybersecurity: 20 Effective Tips From Tech Experts
“Fortunately, there are simple, affordable steps and resources that can help even the smallest business harden its cybersecurity posture. Below, 20 industry leaders from Forbes Technology Council share their advice to help small-business owners begin the ongoing work of managing cybersecurity.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/10/12/small-business-cybersecurity-20-effective-tips-from-tech-experts/
Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Training: The Power of Gamification and Adaptive Learning
“In this era of cyber warfare, where the battle is fought in the digital realm, our greatest weapon is knowledge. Gamification and adaptive learning are transforming the way we acquire that knowledge, ensuring that cybersecurity professionals are always one step ahead of the adversary. It’s a revolution in training that couldn’t have come at a more critical time.” https://techspective.net/2023/10/13/revolutionizing-cybersecurity-training-the-power-of-gamification-and-adaptive-learning/
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Blog Series | Using Strong Passwords And A Password Manager
“Today’s blog is the second one in our 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series and examines different factors associated with using strong passwords and a password manager. We interviewed NIST’s Yee-Yin Choong and Meghan Anderson to get their unique thoughts and insights.” https://www.nist.gov/blogs/cybersecurity-insights/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-blog-series-using-strong-passwords
QR Code Phishing On The Rise
“Once the users scanned the QR code, they were redirected to a fake Microsoft sign-in page on their phone. Here, they entered their legitimate login credentials, such as usernames and passwords, which were then stored and made available to the threat actor.” https://cybernews.com/security/quishing-qr-code-phishing-on-the-rise/
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