CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 8, 2024

It could introduce biased results that run afoul of antidiscrimination laws and company policies. A March 2024 ISACA poll of 3,270 digital trust professionals found that only 15% of organizations have AI policies (even as 70% of respondents said their staff use AI and 60% said employees are using genAI).

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 31, 2023

Most applications built today leverage Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), code that makes it possible for digital devices, applications, and servers to communicate and share data. Protiviti recommends integrating API security into an organization’s broader application security program.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Using the “same old” low-skill tactics, common tools, and a bit of social engineering, hackers can get around complex security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 6, 2023

The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field and experience with multiple programming languages. The job requires coding, designing, and building applications, websites, or mobile apps, working with multiple programming languages such as C#, C++, HTML, Java, Microsoft.NET, and SQL Server.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The report found that only 25% regard their digital transformation program as advanced. SASE is a framework that combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and network security services like Cloud Access Security Brokers, Firewall-as-a-service, and Zero Trust into a single, cloud-delivered service model.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

It’s important to understand that launching an offensive cybersecurity strategy does not mean abandoning traditional defensive measures such as deploying firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), anti-malware software, patch management, security information and event management (SIEM), and other such tools.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Questions Your Federal Agency Should Ask About Next-Gen Firewalls - FedTech Magazine. NYC to refine body camera policies - GCN.com. Executive Profile: Regina Genton, Raytheon VP for Space & Intell Programs. Contract to Notify and Protect OPM Hack Victims Now Out - Nextgov. Top feds talk agile - FCW.com. 1 on 2015 Fast 50.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 7, 2024

Here are the key recommendations I provided: AI training implementation: Introduce AI training aligned with company policies and processes to empower employees with the necessary skills and awareness. How much of this usage is part of ‘approved and budgeted’ corporate policy and programs? Embrace AI—it’s here!

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 25, 2023

I don’t, in normal day-to-day life, talk like a policy document. Because if you think about the complexities around the way an event or attack happened or a really complex TSA regulation, no one wants you to regurgitate the low-level details or the policy documents. They want to understand, in summary, what is it?

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 7, 2023

Traditional blanket policies that restrict access to apps outside the corporate firewall are no longer effective in a world where more applications and data are moving to the cloud, and more employees are accessing those apps from outside the office.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key. vPro® will be most effective when backed by several best practice policies, including: A zero-trust approach to user privileges.

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CTOvision

JUNE 12, 2014

Not bad, but suppose policy requires 12 or more characters; we have to pad the password: 0M4xyZ!9ptL#K. We’re not done yet, though – badges for physical access, PKI, USB keys, SmartCards, soft certs, biometrics, Network Access Control, firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM … I could go on and on. Now that’s secure – good luck remembering it!

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges. It was assumed that every program, by default, needs this level. In truth, we ignore least privilege at our peril. And, yes, we are ignoring it. Implement compensating controls.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In this case, a breach had resulted in the compromise of over 100,000 people's personal information, and the firm which held that information had not been in compliance with SEC rules that said RIA's must adopt written policies and procedures to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 24, 2016

RiskIQ helps Facebook detect and block threats planted in third-party ads that violate our policies and can put people at risk," said Jennifer Henley, Facebook's director of security operations. Facebook is one of the largest users of RiskIQ, and has integrated the platform to protect over 1.6 billion users from external threats.

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Scott Lowe

MAY 15, 2013

I’ve written before about adding an extra layer of network security to your Macintosh by leveraging the BSD-level ipfw firewall, in addition to the standard GUI firewall and additional third-party firewalls (like Little Snitch ). The robust pf firewall should now be running on your OS X Mountain Lion system.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. Authentication Policies: Developing policies for user authentication, device verification, and authorization.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 21, 2025

It includes programs that disrupt normal operations, steal sensitive data, or compromise system integrity. Computer viruses Computer viruses are programs that attach themselves to legitimate files and can replicate by executing copies of themselves. What is malware?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2022

The digital transformation of the healthcare industry, combined with COVID-era technology and policy changes, have provided significant benefits to healthcare workers. However, new technology and policies have also rendered providers more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 31, 2016

The data center manager replied, “Well, this doesn’t include the routers, switches, or firewalls.” ITAM is the foundation, the corner stone, the essential piece of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. Firewalls alone simply can’t protect our networks. Who has that list?”

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Given WordPress' innate ability to appeal to those without extensive programming or coding knowledge, overlooking a site's security can leave it—and the data that sits in the back-end—vulnerable to compromise. Fundamentally, across the site, strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be enabled.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 21, 2025

Elements of cybersecurity To establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program, understanding its fundamental components is vital. Network security Network security protects the integrity of networks through the implementation of firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, preventing unauthorized access.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

APRIL 22, 2020

One of the things that you can do is to take a look at the firm’s policy on employees discussing their pay with other employees. Under this policy, every employee would know how much every other employee was being paid. It turns out that before enacting a full pay transparency program, a CIO can take a number of different steps.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

He pioneered an integrated information security and privacy program leveraging Identity as the cornerstone for secure delivery of digital applications and services. Enlisting people as the first line of defense and enabling the "human firewall" can bolster cybersecurity many fold.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

DLP is known for a multi-year undertaking, a DLP program can be a manageable, progressive process if organizations focus on a progressive approach. This may type of data, encryption and security controls may provide security when data is at rest, inside the firewall. In the words of Gartner Research VP Anton Chuvakin. Get in Control.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 6, 2021

I saw this blog post about Curiefense , an open source Envoy extension to add WAF (web application firewall) functionality to Envoy. Having recently needed to dig into Open Policy Agent (OPA) , I took renewed interest in this slightly older article by Chip Zoller that compares OPA/Gatekeeper with Kyverno.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For example, if you ask GenAI to create a program for you and give it company data, if another person asks a similar question, GenAI might respond with your company data in an example." Application Security: Vulnerability scanning, API security, and LLM firewalls are becoming standard.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, consider requiring other admins and users to sign documents as part of a policy agreement that mandates strong password practices. These plugins provide functions like scanning for malware, setting up a firewall, and enhancing login security against brute-force attacks.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

APRIL 6, 2022

A recent survey of managers yielded the same result: 82% said they will have more flexible work-from-home policies after the pandemic. An example of these types of workers is pair programming where coders sit together at a single computer to bring more intellectual firepower to challenging problems.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Researchers for Cyble provide these eight recommendations for organizations who use VNCs: Make sure critical assets within the IT/OT environment are behind firewalls. Follow a strong password policy within the organization. Cyber security awareness and training programs are necessary for employees operating in an ICS environment.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That's why training and awareness programs, regular updates on the latest threats, and fostering a culture where cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility are essential components of cyber resilience. They refer to an organization's policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage its cybersecurity strategy.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. Traffic goes through filtering and security policies to ensure the user is only exposed to safe information. IT teams can also deploy compliance policies remotely, customizing traffic routing.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

APRIL 20, 2022

You try lots of different ways to make this happen: you install firewalls, you require everyone to change their passwords every 90 days, and you make sure that everyone has been trained about the dangers of phishing. However, in the end, it just might turn out that your greatest threat doesn’t come from the outside.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Install desktop and network firewalls and anti-spam email software. Create a sound BYOD policy. Sometime, your employees’ mistake or negligence can wreak havoc on your business data, network and programs. Implement strict password and account management policies and practices. What to Do? Open Wi-Fi. Ignorant Employees.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, there are certain steps institutes can take to mitigate them: Have a Strong Security Policy. The first step to mitigating cybersecurity threats is to have a strong security policy. In such a scenario, it is vital to create access control limiting an individual’s access only to programs they need. Conclusion.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Leveraging vendor donation programs Many tech companies offer discounted or donated products to nonprofits to help them stay safe and secure. These programs are an excellent way for nonprofits to access high-quality cybersecurity tools without straining their budgets.

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TM Forum

OCTOBER 21, 2021

” Delivering live, zero-touch, end-to-end network slice orchestration and automation, including one-click deployment of a slice consisting of two network services under two different tenants and security zones, virtual network functions, and software-defined networking and firewall policies.

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