“A look into the crystal ball of some highly respected Cybersecurity experts for the 411 on 2024 and beyond!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

BeyondTrust, a prominent identity and access security company, has just unveiled its annual forecast of cybersecurity trends for the coming year and beyond. These projections, crafted by seasoned experts including Morey J. Haber, Chief Security Officer, Christopher Hills, Chief Security Strategist, and James Maude, Director of Research, draw on decades of collective experience and insights into evolving technology and threat landscape.

The predictions cover a wide array of topics, from the evolution of AI threats to the standardization of cyber insurance, providing valuable foresight for businesses in the realm of Cybersecurity. This comprehensive outlook offers a crucial perspective in preparing for and mitigating future cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of forward-thinking risk management.

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“Heads up! Hackers are becoming even more sophisticated in trying to break through your cyber defenses.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

A new report by Egress Software Technologies reveals that phishing attacks have become more sophisticated, with hackers employing obfuscation tactics to slip past cybersecurity measures. The annual Phishing Threat Trends Report highlights a 24.4% surge in the use of obfuscation techniques in 2023 alone, accounting for over half (55.2%) of malicious emails.

In this excellent piece for siliconangle.com, author Maria Deutscher dives into this recent trend and points out that the most prevalent method, HTML smuggling, disguises malware by sending it in an inert form, activating only after it reaches the recipient’s computer, making it harder to detect. More frightening is that hackers are layering multiple obfuscation tactics, with just 31% relying on a single technique.

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“Your security is no longer an isolated challenge. Third-party risk management is a must!” Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

In today’s digital world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for the safety and success of any size organization. As businesses become more intertwined than ever with one another, relying on third-party vendors and partners for different services, the threat environment has expanded exponentially. As a result, in this age of heightened cyber threats, effective third-party risk management has become indispensable to a robust cybersecurity strategy.

With this in mind, author Nagaraj Kuppuswamy for securityinfowatch.com explores the intricacies of enhancing organizational Cybersecurity through vigilant third-party risk management. His concise piece offers critical strategies that empower your organization and practical steps to fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.

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“As our threat landscape transforms, embracing secured entry is imperative for true access control.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

Access control has assumed unprecedented significance in an era of dynamic security challenges. With workplaces undergoing transformations, a shrinking labor pool, and economic shifts, effective access management is a critical tool to address these concerns. It goes beyond traditional physical access control systems (PACS), ensuring consistent permissions enforcement, thwarting unauthorized entries, and reducing reliance on human oversight.

However, there are limitations to conventional PACS, particularly in addressing comprehensive security and risk prevention. This article delves into the three pillars of access control, emphasizing the crucial role of secured entry solutions in deterring, detecting, and ultimately preventing unauthorized access.

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