Transforming Local Government Cybersecurity
In the wake of last December’s SolarWinds cyber attack, it’s become apparent that the fallout from the hack didn’t just damage the federal government’s cybersecurity defenses, but state and local government’s as well. No less of a target than their federal counterparts, state and local government cybersecurity’s top three issues are budget, talent, and increasing […]
The Key Challenges for Federal Government Cybersecurity
The federal government has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to its cybersecurity posture, allocating an estimated $18.78 billion for cybersecurity spending in 2021. But the decentralized nature of the U.S. government means that federal government cybersecurity efforts have to span more than 100 different agencies. What’s more, the growing cybersecurity skills gap has left the government […]
Preventing Ransomware with Intelligence
Recently several high-profile ransomware incidents have affected the country, these include Colonial Pipeline, JBS, and FujiFilm. These attacks do not occur in a vacuum and use known Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) previously published in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). Centripetal’s massive library of CTI contained these indicators for months before the ransomware attacks occurred and can be […]
Mitigating Cyber Attacks in Global Governments
Cyber attacks from nation-state actors, terrorist groups, criminal organizations, and hacktivists have been a growing concern for years. The increase in attack frequency, threat complexity, and the seriousness of national security and the economic implications have made cyber attacks one of the biggest threats to nations and their governments. The U.S government allocated around $18 […]
eCommerce and it’s impact on Retail Cybersecurity
When the COVID-19 pandemic triggered global lockdowns in 2020, eCommerce growth advanced as retailers relied solely on digital sales to stay afloat. In fact, the shift to eCommerce was accelerated by five years in 2020 alone. The Rise of eCommerce This rise of eCommerce has introduced a number of challenges for retailers and their cybersecurity posture. […]
Cybersecurity Risk in the Utilities Sector
The cyber threat landscape for the utilities sector is constantly expanding to include more complex attacks from nation-state actors and other sophisticated players, who have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to target essential infrastructure providers. In 2019, more than a dozen US utilities operators across 18 states were targeted when adversaries attempted to install malware on their […]
Don’t Gamble on Your Cybersecurity
The gaming industry was valued at $162 billion in 2020 and is expected to be worth $295 billion by 2026. The sheer scale of the industry makes it a very attractive target for criminals, and technological advancements have only increased cybersecurity threats. Players now have a number of online betting services to choose from and traditional casinos […]
CleanINTERNET for the Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry incurs the highest average data breach costs at a huge $7.13 million, 84% more than the global average. In the wake of high-profile breaches like the SolarWinds attack and the rise of ransomware like Ryuk, healthcare organizations are facing complicated and increasing cyber threats. The industry has become a prime target for […]
Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities and Targeted Attacks
On Tuesday, March 2nd, Microsoft published KB5000871[1] that contained security updates for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange. These vulnerabilities have been identified being exploited as zero-day in the wild prior to the release of these updates. Microsoft recommends applying the security patches from this knowledgebase article immediately to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Reports from across the cybersecurity […]
Reducing the Cost of Cyber Threat Intelligence
As the cost of the average cyber breach increases, now hitting up to $4million per breach, cybersecurity costs have become a vital consideration for businesses, no matter their size. In fact, around half of all cyberattacks target small or medium-sized businesses, necessitating a solution that is low in cost but high in protection. Aggregating cyber […]