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6 steps the manufacturer of Arm & Hammer and OxiClean took to harden OT cybersecurity

CIO

The threat of cyberattack has never been higher, and nearly nine in 10 (88%) of security leaders believe their organization is not meeting the challenge of addressing security risks, according to the Foundry Security Priorities Study 2023. Specifically, we needed to better protect OT operations,” Ortiz explained.

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2023 showed cybersecurity isn’t immune from brutal layoffs

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Despite a rise in cyberattacks and breaches, the cybersecurity industry is by no means exempt from the uncertainty inspired by the current economy. 2023 will likely be remembered as the “year of the layoff.” All rights reserved.

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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth

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In 2023, the United Arab Emirates actively repelled more than 50.000 cyberattacks daily, explained the UAE Cybersecurity Council. According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, the GCC cybersecurity industry continues to grow, with F&S estimating it to triple in value by 2030 to reach 13.4

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Cloud-native cybersecurity startup Aqua Security raises $60M and remains a unicorn

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Aqua Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup that helps companies protect their cloud services, has raised $60 million in funding, extending its previously announced $135 million Series E round of funding to $195 million. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Today’s technology leaders play a more strategic role in establishing cybersecurity strategy for their organizations. November 14th, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?” Register today!

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These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2023

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Back in 2018, my former colleague at VICE Motherboard Joseph Cox and I started publishing a list of the best cybersecurity stories that were published elsewhere. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

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As the end of 2023 approaches, it becomes imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken. Our interconnected online world is no longer separate from our lives, businesses, or our global economy.