A recent survey conducted by law firm Jones Walker and published Tuesday reveals that community and mid-size banks are lacking in comprehensive due diligence and robust contract negotiations with their third-party vendors. This deficiency is a critical vulnerability, especially in instances of data breaches by vendors. The survey underscores the
The role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) is rapidly evolving, driven by increasing regulatory demands and the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. By 2025, CISOs will face a myriad of challenges that will significantly impact their responsibilities, decision-making processes, and overall job satisfaction. As companies strive to
Palo Alto Networks recently alerted users to a potentially dangerous security threat in their firewall systems that could allow remote code execution. Despite this alarming possibility, the company has yet to fully uncover the details of this alleged flaw and has not yet observed any exploitation in the wild. This scenario underscores the pressing
In today's digital landscape, the adoption of open-source software (OSS) has become ubiquitous, offering organizations a wealth of functionalities without the need to develop code from scratch. However, this widespread use of OSS brings with it significant cybersecurity challenges, particularly in managing vulnerabilities within OSS dependencies.
As a cyber defender, you doubtlessly understand the importance of improving data protection in today’s volatile business landscape. Day after day, many data security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats emerge—presenting Data Protection Officers (DPOs) with new responsibilities. At the top of the list is Electronic Know-Your-Customer security.