The document discusses several topics related to operating system security:
1) It provides statistics showing a rise in Windows 7 infection rates and a drop in Windows XP rates, likely due to more malware attacks.
2) It discusses arguments around Mac security and predicts Macs will become a target once they reach a certain market share, which several countries have now achieved.
3) It outlines guidelines for securing Windows and Mac operating systems, such as using strong passwords, firewalls, and encrypting files.
When money is the at the top of the mind of cybercriminals, where do they turn their heads to? The Banking Sector. With countless operations including Wealth Management, Trading, and Revenue Management, Investor Accounting, it is no light matter when we say that cybersecurity threats keep banks up at night. With data breaches rampantly hitting all types of organizations across the world, the banking sector, for obvious reasons, stays under a constant and increased pressure for safekeeping of their customer's data and more importantly, their money.
Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 31000 for Effective Information Security an...PECB
Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 31000 can help organizations align their information security and risk management efforts with their overall business objectives, leading to more effective risk management and better decision-making.
Amongst others, the webinar covers:
• Aligning the ISMS process with ISO/IEC 27001
• Using ISO 31000 within the ISMS
• Aligning the RM process with ISO 31000
• How/where does ISO/IEC 27001 fit?
Presenters:
Nick Riemsdijk
As a highly experienced and multi-skilled leader in Information and Physical Security, Nick is known as a collaborative, focused, driven and highly analytical individual with a broad portfolio of successes in client engagements. His expertise spans devising, implementing, managing and delivering information security, physical security, organizational resilience and facilities management solutions for organizations. He is certified as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), in Project Management (Prince2), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management).
Rinske Geerlings
Rinske is an internationally known consultant, speaker and certified Business Continuity, Information Security & Risk Management trainer.
She was awarded Alumnus of the Year 2012 of Delft University, Australian Business Woman of the Year 2010-13 by BPW, Risk Consultant of the Year 2017 (RMIA/Australasia) and Outstanding Security Consultant 2019 Finalist (OSPAs)
Rinske has consulted to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, 15 Central Banks, APEC, BBC, Shell, Fuji Xerox, NIB Health Funds, ASIC, Departments of Defense, Immigration, Health, Industry, Education, Foreign Affairs and 100s of other public and private organizations across 5 continents.
She has been changing the way organizations ‘plan for the unexpected’. Her facilitation skills enable organizations to achieve their own results and simplify their processes. She applies a fresh, energetic, fun, practical, easy-to-apply, innovative approach to BCM, Security, and Risk.
Her 'alter ego' includes being a lead singer in SophieG Music and contributing to the global charity playing for Change, which provides music education to children in disadvantaged regions.
Date: March 23, 2023
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When money is the at the top of the mind of cybercriminals, where do they turn their heads to? The Banking Sector. With countless operations including Wealth Management, Trading, and Revenue Management, Investor Accounting, it is no light matter when we say that cybersecurity threats keep banks up at night. With data breaches rampantly hitting all types of organizations across the world, the banking sector, for obvious reasons, stays under a constant and increased pressure for safekeeping of their customer's data and more importantly, their money.
Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 31000 for Effective Information Security an...PECB
Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 31000 can help organizations align their information security and risk management efforts with their overall business objectives, leading to more effective risk management and better decision-making.
Amongst others, the webinar covers:
• Aligning the ISMS process with ISO/IEC 27001
• Using ISO 31000 within the ISMS
• Aligning the RM process with ISO 31000
• How/where does ISO/IEC 27001 fit?
Presenters:
Nick Riemsdijk
As a highly experienced and multi-skilled leader in Information and Physical Security, Nick is known as a collaborative, focused, driven and highly analytical individual with a broad portfolio of successes in client engagements. His expertise spans devising, implementing, managing and delivering information security, physical security, organizational resilience and facilities management solutions for organizations. He is certified as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), in Project Management (Prince2), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management).
Rinske Geerlings
Rinske is an internationally known consultant, speaker and certified Business Continuity, Information Security & Risk Management trainer.
She was awarded Alumnus of the Year 2012 of Delft University, Australian Business Woman of the Year 2010-13 by BPW, Risk Consultant of the Year 2017 (RMIA/Australasia) and Outstanding Security Consultant 2019 Finalist (OSPAs)
Rinske has consulted to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, 15 Central Banks, APEC, BBC, Shell, Fuji Xerox, NIB Health Funds, ASIC, Departments of Defense, Immigration, Health, Industry, Education, Foreign Affairs and 100s of other public and private organizations across 5 continents.
She has been changing the way organizations ‘plan for the unexpected’. Her facilitation skills enable organizations to achieve their own results and simplify their processes. She applies a fresh, energetic, fun, practical, easy-to-apply, innovative approach to BCM, Security, and Risk.
Her 'alter ego' includes being a lead singer in SophieG Music and contributing to the global charity playing for Change, which provides music education to children in disadvantaged regions.
Date: March 23, 2023
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
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Being aware of the trends that are expected to shape the digital landscape is an important step in ensuring the security of your data and online assets.
Amongst others, the webinar covers:
• Top Cyber Trends for 2023
• Cyber Insurance
• Prioritization of Cyber Risk
Presenters:
Colleen Lennox
Colleen Lennox is the Founder of Cyber Job Central, a newly formed job board dedicated to Cybersecurity job openings. Colleen has 25+ years in Technical Recruiting and loves to help other find their next great job!
Madhu Maganti
Madhu is a goal-oriented cybersecurity/IT advisory leader with more than 20 years of comprehensive experience leading high-performance teams with a proven track record of continuous improvement toward objectives. He is highly knowledgeable in both technical and business principles and processes.
Madhu specializes in cybersecurity risk assessments, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and system and organization controls (SOC) reporting.
Date: January 25, 2023
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Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, by Mark Ciampa
Knowledge and skills required for Network Administrators and Information Technology professionals to be aware of security vulnerabilities, to implement security measures, to analyze an existing network environment in consideration of known security threats or risks, to defend against attacks or viruses, and to ensure data privacy and integrity. Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security, including access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
CNIT 120: Network Security
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Policy: http://samsclass.info/policy_use.htm
Many thanks to Sam Bowne for allowing to publish these presentations.
Information Security Management System in the Banking SectorSamvel Gevorgyan
Information Security Management System design. Information security governance approaches comparison. ISMS processes. ISMS implementation. The biggest threats in the Banking sector. The future of banking and payment systems. The challenges and future of banking. Cybersecurity solutions for Financial services.
Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, by Mark Ciampa
Knowledge and skills required for Network Administrators and Information Technology professionals to be aware of security vulnerabilities, to implement security measures, to analyze an existing network environment in consideration of known security threats or risks, to defend against attacks or viruses, and to ensure data privacy and integrity. Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security, including access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
CNIT 120: Network Security
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Policy: http://samsclass.info/policy_use.htm
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How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Information technology experts can now take advantage of How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This information security PPT theme infuses top-quality design with data obtained by industry experts. Explain the present situation of the target firm’s information security management employing this PowerPoint layout. The data visualizations featured here simplify the elucidation of complex data such as the analysis of the current IT department. Showcase the cybersecurity framework roadmap and risks of the internet using our PPT presentation. Elaborate on the cybersecurity risk management action plan using the tabular format via this PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the cybersecurity contingency plan with appreciable ease. Our information security management system PPT templates deck assists you in assigning risk handling responsibilities to the staff. Explain the duties of the management in successful information security governance. This PowerPoint presentation also addresses the cost of cybersecurity management and staff training. Hit the download icon and start personalization. Our How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation Slides are explicit and effective. They combine clarity and concise expression. https://bit.ly/3o0xDkR
August was a big month for zero-day vulnerabilities, in which a total of 11 were reported. This is by far the largest number disclosed in a given month to-date.
Six of these zero-day vulnerabilities impact industrial control systems, devices used in industrial sectors and critical infrastructures, across five vendors. The vulnerabilities cover a wide range of possible attacks, including remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
Two further zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered in the Apple OS X operating system. When used in tandem, these two vulnerabilities can cause memory corruption in the OS X kernel and gain the attacker escalated privileges on the compromised computer.
These vulnerabilities come on the heels of a new OS X threat called OSX.Sudoprint. This threat exploits a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the OS X operating system, which was patched by Apple at the beginning of August. This threat comprised over 77 percent of the OS X threats we saw on OS X endpoints this month.
Being aware of the trends that are expected to shape the digital landscape is an important step in ensuring the security of your data and online assets.
Amongst others, the webinar covers:
• Top Cyber Trends for 2023
• Cyber Insurance
• Prioritization of Cyber Risk
Presenters:
Colleen Lennox
Colleen Lennox is the Founder of Cyber Job Central, a newly formed job board dedicated to Cybersecurity job openings. Colleen has 25+ years in Technical Recruiting and loves to help other find their next great job!
Madhu Maganti
Madhu is a goal-oriented cybersecurity/IT advisory leader with more than 20 years of comprehensive experience leading high-performance teams with a proven track record of continuous improvement toward objectives. He is highly knowledgeable in both technical and business principles and processes.
Madhu specializes in cybersecurity risk assessments, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and system and organization controls (SOC) reporting.
Date: January 25, 2023
Tags: ISO, ISO/IEC 27032, Cybersecurity Management
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Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, by Mark Ciampa
Knowledge and skills required for Network Administrators and Information Technology professionals to be aware of security vulnerabilities, to implement security measures, to analyze an existing network environment in consideration of known security threats or risks, to defend against attacks or viruses, and to ensure data privacy and integrity. Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security, including access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
CNIT 120: Network Security
http://samsclass.info/120/120_S09.shtml#lecture
Policy: http://samsclass.info/policy_use.htm
Many thanks to Sam Bowne for allowing to publish these presentations.
Information Security Management System in the Banking SectorSamvel Gevorgyan
Information Security Management System design. Information security governance approaches comparison. ISMS processes. ISMS implementation. The biggest threats in the Banking sector. The future of banking and payment systems. The challenges and future of banking. Cybersecurity solutions for Financial services.
Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, by Mark Ciampa
Knowledge and skills required for Network Administrators and Information Technology professionals to be aware of security vulnerabilities, to implement security measures, to analyze an existing network environment in consideration of known security threats or risks, to defend against attacks or viruses, and to ensure data privacy and integrity. Terminology and procedures for implementation and configuration of security, including access control, authorization, encryption, packet filters, firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
CNIT 120: Network Security
http://samsclass.info/120/120_S09.shtml#lecture
Policy: http://samsclass.info/policy_use.htm
Many thanks to Sam Bowne for allowing to publish these presentations.
How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Information technology experts can now take advantage of How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation Slides. This information security PPT theme infuses top-quality design with data obtained by industry experts. Explain the present situation of the target firm’s information security management employing this PowerPoint layout. The data visualizations featured here simplify the elucidation of complex data such as the analysis of the current IT department. Showcase the cybersecurity framework roadmap and risks of the internet using our PPT presentation. Elaborate on the cybersecurity risk management action plan using the tabular format via this PowerPoint slideshow. Demonstrate the cybersecurity contingency plan with appreciable ease. Our information security management system PPT templates deck assists you in assigning risk handling responsibilities to the staff. Explain the duties of the management in successful information security governance. This PowerPoint presentation also addresses the cost of cybersecurity management and staff training. Hit the download icon and start personalization. Our How To Handle Cybersecurity Risk PowerPoint Presentation Slides are explicit and effective. They combine clarity and concise expression. https://bit.ly/3o0xDkR
August was a big month for zero-day vulnerabilities, in which a total of 11 were reported. This is by far the largest number disclosed in a given month to-date.
Six of these zero-day vulnerabilities impact industrial control systems, devices used in industrial sectors and critical infrastructures, across five vendors. The vulnerabilities cover a wide range of possible attacks, including remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
Two further zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered in the Apple OS X operating system. When used in tandem, these two vulnerabilities can cause memory corruption in the OS X kernel and gain the attacker escalated privileges on the compromised computer.
These vulnerabilities come on the heels of a new OS X threat called OSX.Sudoprint. This threat exploits a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the OS X operating system, which was patched by Apple at the beginning of August. This threat comprised over 77 percent of the OS X threats we saw on OS X endpoints this month.
The first six months of 2011 have been placed under the sign of vulnerabilities and data breaches. While the malware landscape has witnessed little to no significant changes or epidemics, the numbers of data breaches and outages have increased considerably during the monitored period. IT security companies have been the primary targets of cybercriminals in an attempt to take them offline and, at the same time, to diminish their expertise in the eyes of their customers. Two of the most important IT security vendors that have been slammed with such attacks are HBGary and RSA, the security division of EMC.
Another major data leak followed by almost one month of outage was the Sony PlayStation Network incident, which exposed credit card details of about two million PSN users. The data leak was disclosed with a significant delay. The damage inflicted to users is yet to be estimated.
Significant outages have also happened in Egypt, following the massive wave of protests that took place on January 28. In order to prevent demonstrations and protests, the Egyptian government had all the local ISPs pull the plug on the Internet, thus rendering the bulk of electronic communications useless. The Internet blackout in Egypt has brought up endless debates on the importance of digital communications and the catastrophic results of outages.
Social networks have played a key role in maintaining a climate of insecurity. Although the number of e-threats especially designed to infect social network users (such as the infamous Koobface and Boonana worms) has dramatically decreased, cyber-criminals have focused their efforts on pushing an unprecedented number of rogue applications. The purpose of these virally/spreading applications is two-fold: on the one side, they redirect the users to websites where they are forced to fill in surveys; on the other side, these applications collect exhaustive information about their victims and their friends, which are later used in targeted spam and phishing campaigns.
Objectives- Research and analyze malware- Post must be at least 200 wo.pdfAugstore
Objectives: Research and analyze malware. Post must be at least 200 words.
Background / Scenario: Malware, or malicious software, refers to a variety of malicious software
programs that can be used to cause harm to computer systems, steal data, and bypass security
measures. Malware can also attack critical infrastructure, disable emergency services, cause
assembly lines to make defective products, disable electric generators, and disrupt transportation
services. Security experts estimate that more than one million new malware threats are released
each day. McAfee Labs Threats Report 2019 indicates the discovery of new ransomware
techniques, the exposing of billions of accounts through high profile data dumps, significant
HTTP web exploitation, defects in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Apple iOS, and continued
attacks on IoT personal devices. Find the most current version of the report by doing a web
search for McAfee Labs Threats Report or the 2022 Consumer Mobile Threat Report.
Instructions: Conduct a Search of Recent Malware and Report on your Findings Using your
favorite search engine, conduct a search for recent malware. During your search, choose one
example of malware, include the type of malware, and discuss details on what each does, how it
is transmitted and the impact it causes. Examples of malware types include: Ransomware,
Trojan, Hoax, Adware, Malware, PUP, Exploit, Exploit Kit and Vulnerability. Search for
malware by visiting the following websites using the following search terms: McAfee Threat
Center Threat Landscape Dashboard Malwarebytes Labs Threat Center (Top 10 Malware)
Securityweek.com > virus-threats > virus-malware Technewsworld.com > security > malware
Compile your findings into this Discussion post. Include any resources or references..
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This Osterman Research white paper examines why older, traditional antivirus approaches don't work and why a new approach to endpoint security is required to better protect your users, your data and your long-term viability as a company from malicious threats. Learn about the scope of the malware problem and strategies that can help you defend against evolving malware threats.
This mid-year 2018 report provides intelligence about how attackers are targeting enterprise customers via device, network, and operating system vulnerabilities on mobile devices. Specifically, it reviews:
- Mobile device threat trends (1 of every 3 devices detect threats)
- Network attacks and rogue access points (66% of attacks are via networks)
- Cryptojacking and the impact on mobile devices
Manipulating Social Media to Undermine Democracy 2017 Final Alireza Ghahrood
his report was made possible by the generous support of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), Google, the German Federal Foreign Office, the Internet Society, Yahoo, and Golden Frog. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of Freedom House and does not necessarily represent the views of its donors.This booklet is a summary of findings for the 2017 edition of Freedom on the Net. A full volume with 65 country reports assessed in this year’s study can be found on our website at www.freedomonthenet.org.
Manipulating Social Media to Undermine Democracy Online content manipulation contributed to a seventh consecutive year of overall decline in internet freedom, along with a rise in disruptions to mobile internet ser-vice and increases in physical and technical attacks on human rights defenders and independent media.Nearly half of the 65 countries assessed in Freedom on the Net 2017 experienced declines during the coverage period, while just 13 made gains, most of them minor. Less than one-quarter of users reside in countries where the internet is designated Free, meaning there are no major obstacles to access, onerous restrictions on content, or serious violations of user rights in the form of unchecked surveillance or unjust repercussions for legitimate speech.The use of “fake news,” automated “bot” accounts, and other manipulation methods gained particular atten-tion in the United States. While the country’s online environment remained generally free, it was troubled by a proliferation of fabricated news articles, divisive partisan vitriol, and aggressive harassment of many journalists, both during and after the presidential election campaign. Russia’s online efforts to influence the American election have been well documented, but the United States was hardly alone in this respect. Manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role in elections in at least 17 other countries over the past year, damaging citizens’ ability to choose their leaders based on factual news and authentic debate. Although some governments sought to support their interests and expand their influence abroad—as with Russia’s disinformation campaigns in the United States and Europe—in most cases they used these methods inside their own borders to maintain their hold on power
Countering Terrorism, Preventing Radicalization and Protecting Cultural Herit...Alireza Ghahrood
Abstract. The number of terrorist attacks that have brought about bloodshed and
left a mark on recent history have spotlighted once again the need to stem the attempts by terrorist organizations to conduct attacks within the EU, forestalling the
intentions of the martyrs-to-be. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is undoubtedly the terrorist group that, more than others, has taken advantage of Internet,
not only as a tactical means of coordination, but also as a tool to carry out proselytism, recruitment, propaganda, and fundraising. As one could imagine, constantly
monitoring the Internet for these activities is an extremely complex and time-consuming activity, requiring a huge amount of money and manpower, and resulting in
very poor – and only temporary – outcomes. To stem this rapidly spreading phenomenon, it can be useful to focus the attention of decision-makers, intelligence and
law enforcement on a possible profile of a “cyber terrorist”.
This paper aims at tracing the identikit of a possible “cyber terrorist” that is as
broad and consistent as possible.
Keywords. Al-Qaeda, cyber terrorist, Internet, ISIS, Islamic State, profiling, propaganda, proselytism, recruiting, terrorist organizations
Fighting in the “Grey Zone”: Lessons from Russian Influence Operations in Ukr...Alireza Ghahrood
Chairman Ernst, Ranking Member Heinrich, members of the Subcommittee on Emerging
Threats and Capabilities, thank you for the opportunity to speak about the lessons learned from
Russian influence operations in Ukraine.
Russia’s unconventional war against Ukraine has revealed a formidable toolkit of measures for
fighting in the so-called “grey zone,” from world-class cyber and electronic warfare capabilities
to sophisticated covert action and disinformation operations. Russia has used propaganda,
sabotage, assassination, bribery, proxy fronts, and false-flag operations to supplement its
considerable conventional force posture in eastern Ukraine, where several thousand Russian
military intelligence advisors, unit commanders, and flag officers exercise command and control
over a separatist force consisting of roughly 30,000-40,000 troops.
Moscow has been doing its homework. Recognizing that Russia’s conventional military
capabilities lag behind those of NATO, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valeriy Gerasimov
called in 2013 for investing in asymmetric capabilities to enable Russia to fight and win against
conventionally superior Western militaries. Gerasimov’s call for more emphasis on
unconventional warfare also coincided with a subtle but important shift in Russian foreign
policy. After Mr. Putin’s return to the Kremlin in 2012, Moscow dispensed with its post-Cold
War foreign policy of cooperating with the West where possible and competing where necessary.
Instead, the Kremlin now actively seeks to corrode the institutions of Western democracy,
undermine the transatlantic alliance, and delegitimize the liberal international order through a
continuous and sustained competition short of conflict that takes place across all domains.
However, even with Russia’s well-honed unconventional warfare capabilities, the United States
and its NATO Allies can prevail in this competition if we recognize the Kremlin’s goals for what
they are, develop smart strategies to counter them, properly align our institutional structures, and
invest in the right capabilities.
I will briefly discuss six areas where Russia has invested in significant unconventional or “new
generation warfare” capabilities, and suggest some responses the United States should consider.
All of the capabilities I will highlight were used during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2014 and
remain on display as Russia continues to wage its unconventional war against the government in
Kyiv.
NATO - Robotrolling Report.NATO Strategic Communications Centre of ExcellenceAlireza Ghahrood
Robotic activity is highly dynamic. The online discussion about
the NATO presence in Poland and the Baltics shows sharp
changes in focus and intensity. The current reporting period
August–October has been comparatively free of large-scale,
politically motivated robotic interventions. In contrast, the
period March–July stands out as one in which content was
heavily promoted online.
Political actors use bot accounts in the social media space
to manipulate public opinion about regional geopolitics.
According to our estimate, such accounts produced 5–15% of
the activity about the NATO presence in Latvia and Estonia in
the period March–July 2017. Bot-generated messages differ
depending on the target audience. Messages aimed at the
West suggested that Russian exercises pale in comparison
with NATO operations. Messages targeted to the domestic
audience rarely mentioned the Russian exercises.
Russian-language bots create roughly 70% of all Russian messages about NATO in the Baltic States and Poland. Overall, 60%
of active Russian-language accounts seem to be automated.
In comparison, 39% of accounts tweeting in English are bots.
They created 52% of all English-language messages in the period August–October. Our data suggest Twitter is less effective
at removing automatically generated Russian content than it is
for English material. Nonetheless, we have seen improvement
in social media policing by the platform. A ‘cleaner’ social
media is good not only for individual users, but also for businesses. Pressure should continue in order to ensure further
improvements
DIGITAL HYDRA: SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF FALSE INFORMATION ONLINEAlireza Ghahrood
The study investigates misinformation
and disinformation on social media in
the context of the rise of ‘fake news’
and the birth of the ‘post-truth’ era.
Are these concerns substantiated by
facts? What are the consequences of
these phenomena for the information
environment? Most importantly, do
these phenomena pose a threat for our
societal security? This study will provide
actionable knowledge by answering to
these questions.
This introduction is an attempt to position
the emergence of ‘fake news’ in a wider
societal context. Particular emphasis
is placed on the cognitive biases that
enable information manipulation. In turn,
this will lead to a discussion about the
tactics employed by adversarial actors
to carry out information activities
W32.Stuxnet has gained a lot of attention from researchers and media recently. There is good reason for this. Stuxnet is one of the
most complex threats we have analyzed. In this paper we take a detailed look at Stuxnet and its various components and particularly
focus on the final goal of Stuxnet, which is to reprogram industrial
control systems. Stuxnet is a large, complex piece of malware with
many different components and functionalities. We have already
covered some of these components in our blog series on the topic. While some of the information from those blogs is included here,
this paper is a more comprehensive and in-depth look at the threat.
Stuxnet is a threat that was primarily written to target an industrial
control system or set of similar systems. Industrial control systems are
used in gas pipelines and power plants. Its final goal is to reprogram
industrial control systems (ICS) by modifying code on programmable
logic controllers (PLCs) to make them work in a manner the attacker intended and to hide those changes from the operator of the equipment.
In order to achieve this goal the creators amassed a vast array of components to increase their chances of success. This includes zero-day
exploits, a Windows rootkit, the first ever PLC rootkit, antivirus evasion...
MIT Open Access Articles Why Employees (Still) Click on Phishing Links: An In...Alireza Ghahrood
Original Paper
Why Employees (Still) Click on Phishing Links: Investigation in
Hospitals
Mohammad S Jalali1,2, PhD; Maike Bruckes3, PhD; Daniel Westmattelmann3, PhD; Gerhard Schewe3, PhD
1Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
2Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA, United States
3Center for Management, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
Corresponding Author:
Maike Bruckes, PhD
Center for Management
University of Muenster
Universitaetsstraße 14-16
Muenster
Germany
Phone: 49 2518323539
Email: maike.bruckes@wiwi.uni-muenster.de
Abstract
Background: Hospitals have been one of the major targets for phishing attacks. Despite efforts to improve information security
compliance, hospitals still significantly suffer from such attacks, impacting the quality of care and the safety of patients.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate why hospital employees decide to click on phishing emails by analyzing actual
clicking data.
Methods: We first gauged the factors that influence clicking behavior using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and integrating
trust theories. We then conducted a survey in hospitals and used structural equation modeling to investigate the components of
compliance intention. We matched employees’ survey results with their actual clicking data from phishing campaigns.
Results: Our analysis (N=397) reveals that TPB factors (attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control), as well
as collective felt trust and trust in information security technology, are positively related to compliance intention. However,
compliance intention is not significantly related to compliance behavior. Only the level of employees’ workload is positively
associated with the likelihood of employees clicking on a phishing link.
Conclusions: This is one of the few studies in information security and decision making that observed compliance behavior by
analyzing clicking data rather than using self-reported data. We show that, in the context of phishing emails, intention and
compliance might not be as strongly linked as previously assumed; hence, hospitals must remain vigilant with vulnerabilities that
cannot be easily managed. Importantly, given the significant association between workload and noncompliance behavior (ie,
clicking on phishing links), hospitals should better manage employees’ workload to increase information security. Our findings
can help health care organizations augment employees’ compliance with their cybersecurity policies and reduce the likelihood
of clicking on phishing links.
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Enterprises face increasing risks
Every day, modern enterprises face significant risk concerns. Consider the potential
impact of business disruption, technology breaches, and workforce safety issues, as
well as disconnected tools/systems/processes, productivity issues, and brand and
reputation damage. Other risks are ones that can’t be controlled as easily, including
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compliance regulations, supply chain disruption—and global pandemics. This last one
previously didn’t seem that likely, but we’ve all experienced how that can change.
These concerns are present for every department across the enterprise. They impact
how people work and the business’s bottom line.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs help ensure that enterprises
address risks and meet compliance mandates. Today, these programs are even
more critical as enterprises around the world embrace digital transformation and
cloud-based platforms. Such innovations enable workforces and customers to easily
access digital services and processes, but these seamless experiences also bring
increased risks.
Outdated GRC practices and solutions
Many existing GRC solutions were developed and implemented before the largescale adoption of digital technology. These outdated solutions were not designed for
front-line employees, and they place a heavy burden on risk and compliance teams.
Neither the tools nor the teams can keep up. Right now, typically every department
in an enterprise has silos of data that these solutions must attempt to work with or
around. Compliance teams are forced to use manual, outdated, and inconsistent risk
management and compliance practices that don’t provide a real-time, overall view of
risk across the business
Effectively Manage and Continuously Monitor Tech and Cyber Risk and ComplianceAlireza Ghahrood
The risk landscape grows more complex with every new regulation and digitaltransformation initiative that requires new processes, partnerships, andtechnology.We know information technology risks come in many varieties: Cyber risk includesIT based threats such as ransomware, data loss, and system breaches. Tech risk develops when there is a failure to adapt to evolvingtechnologies. This can case disruption due to the lack of innovation, whichalso limits the ability to compete and address customer demands and marketshifts. Intellectual Property Risk occurs though a failure to recognize andprotect assets.Finally, compliance or integrity risk, is the result of a failure to act in accordance with industry laws, regulations, or best practices.
Managing the tech, compliance, or cybersecurity risks associated with thesechangesisn’ta point in time exercise. To do it effectively and responsibly, youneed visibility across your IT environment on a continuous basis. And with your teams struggling under the burden of manual processes any assistance accelerating the task of putting the controls in place and automating the monitoring process is no doubt welcome.That’s where our integrated risk management solution on the ServiceNowPlatform can help.We can enable you to efficiently manage, continuously monitor, and intelligently respond to technology risk, cyberriskand compliance through integration, automation, andreal-time insights -allwhile achieving a faster time to value
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There are three core types of IP access control: discretionary, managed, and role-based. Discretionary access control is extremely flexible and nonrestrictive compared to its alternatives. This is because access rights are specified by users. The owner of a company can decide who has access to the office space.
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Banco del Estado de Chile operating as the brand BancoEstado, is the only public bank in
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Ensure the integrity of your customer’s device before
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Customers can now manage all of their banking needs
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Mobile enables push notifications as well as transparent
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