How the Right Technologies Can Enhance K-12 School Safety

Increasing incidents of violence have made school safety a critical issue nationwide. Many states, counties and municipalities have passed legislation mandating increased security measures. Many schools are required to develop and implement comprehensive safety plans to protect students and staff and prepare them for emergencies.

What Is a Data Breach Assessment and Why Is It Important?

Security incidents have, sadly, become all-too-common occurrences. Between November 2023 and April 2024, more than 2,700 incidents were reported affecting almost 7 trillion known records, according to IT Governance USA. Many security incidents are never reported, so these staggering statistics represent only the tip of the iceberg.

How Managed Detection and Response Combats Zero-Day Threats

On Nov. 12, 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the four other agencies in the Five Eyes global intelligence alliance warned of a surge in zero-day threats. The agencies noted that the majority of threats identified in 2023 were initially exploited as zero-day vulnerabilities.

Tips for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information

Personally identifiable information (PII) is the holy grail when it comes to cybercrime. Hackers know that PII can be sold easily on the dark web or used to commit identity theft. Healthcare and tax-related information is particularly valuable as it enables criminals to commit fraud over a long period with a low risk of getting caught.

Why Identity Is the New Perimeter and How to Secure It

Cybersecurity was a lot simpler when all users worked within the “network perimeter,” which served as a boundary between the organization’s internal LAN and external networks such as the Internet. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other security controls protected internal users and devices from external attacks.

Automated Patch Management Is Essential for Mitigating Threats

Sophisticated cyberattacks are a top concern of IT security professionals. However, many cybercriminals take a decidedly unsophisticated approach by exploiting known vulnerabilities. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the number of attacks involving the exploitation of vulnerabilities increased 180 percent year-over-year in 2023.

The report also notes that cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever.

Why It Makes Good Sense to Comply with NIST 800-171 and DFARs

Before 2010, the federal government had a patchwork approach to protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI). Each group had its own ad hoc, agency-specific policies and procedures, leading to confusion, inconsistency and inefficiency. In November 2010, the White House issued Executive Order 13556, establishing an open and uniform standard for safeguarding CUI across civilian and defense agencies.

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