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CyberEd Pro with Brandy Harris

Insights and Education for Careers in Cybersecurity

Career Spotlight: The Growing Demand for OT Security Experts

Brandy Harris • October 9, 2024

As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, the convergence of operational technology and cybersecurity has emerged as a critical area of focus. But there's a noticeable gap in the workforce. Professionals who truly understand both OT and cybersecurity are in short supply.

To Be a Cybersecurity Pro, Think Like a Puzzle Solver

Use the STAR Method for Your Cybersecurity Job Interview

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Cybercrime is Still Evil Incorporated, But Disruptions Help

Mathew J. Schwartz • October 2, 2024

Western law enforcement may not be able to bust every last Russian cybercrime suspect, but newly revealed efforts against Evil Corp and LockBit reveal suspects arrested while on vacation, as well as the psychological fallout criminal syndicates face when members get named, indicted and sanctioned.

What's Next for Secure Communication After Exploding Pagers?

RansomHub Hits Powered by Ex-Affiliates of LockBit, BlackCat

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Why Did Change Health Lowball Its 1st Breach Report to Feds?

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • August 1, 2024

Change Healthcare officials projected that the company's massive February cyberattack affected one-third of the American population. So why did the IT services provider's HIPAA breach report to federal regulators lowball the initial estimate, saying the cyberattack only affected 500 people?

The Next Big Bombs to Drop in the Change Healthcare Fiasco

Watching the Watchdog: Learning from HHS' Grant Payment Mess

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Thoma Bravo Is Considering Taking SailPoint Public Again

Michael Novinson • September 16, 2024

Thoma Bravo has begun interviewing underwriters as it explores an initial public offering for SailPoint, Bloomberg reported last week. The private equity firm hasn't finalized details, including the timing of a potential listing for the identity governance and administration vendor.

Why Hellman & Friedman Wants to Unload Checkmarx for $2.5B

Why Dell Is Once Again Eyeing the Sale of MSSP Secureworks

Industry Insights with Andrey Pozhogin

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

How Overreliance on EDR Is Failing Healthcare Providers

Andrey Pozhogin • September 30, 2024

Healthcare organizations have faced 21% of all cyberattacks since 2023, as cybercriminals use stolen data and operational disruptions to pressure providers into paying a ransom. Experts advise healthcare firms to move beyond EDR tools and adopt a holistic security strategy.

Insights and Education for Careers in Cybersecurity

Critical Infrastructure Firms Are Hiring - and Paying Well

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Naming and Sanctioning Cybercrime Syndicate Members Has Repercussions, Police Say

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Breach Report Says Only 500 People Affected When Actual Number Could be 100 Million

Insights from industry experts

Repeat IPOs Have Been Very Rare in Security - Don't Expect SailPoint to Change That

Insights and opinions from thought leaders representing the industry's services and solutions providers

Healthcare Providers Must Revisit Endpoint Security to Mitigate Cyberthreats

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