Since early 2020, the IT and cybersecurity sector has observed a lengthy shortage of experts. Despite the expanding need for said experts industries of every sector and size are struggling to fill the gaps. This fact, unfortunately, has exacerbated the numerous problems net-facing enterprises deal with. And, while one survey found that more staff in …
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As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness. As well as proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. Cybersecurity can seem like an insurmountable task for everyday people. But it’s not only a job for the IT team. Everyone can play a part in keeping their organization’s data safe. Not to mention …
What you can do to enhance cybersecurity and avoid budget-busting Time and time again we try to resolve our cybersecurity woes with a new policy. However, we’re also hobbled by the intimidating prospect of burning through budgets. It’s an inverse problem to the idea “money fixes everything,” where lack of fixes nothing. However, while it’s …
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When a cyberattack is successful, it’s a no-win scenario. From lost files, corrupted data, encrypted information, even total loss of a system, there’s nothing fun about a hack. Whether this resulted from malware or a phishing attack is aside from the point: you need rules and a plan for how to proceed. Professional or personal, …
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SEC reporting mandates set to kick in by December 2023 The ongoing efforts to provide analytics and feedback against cybersecurity threats continue to unfold. The SEC has established new guidelines involving reports in the event of a breach or cybersecurity event. These guidelines will take full effect by December 2023. Expanding urgency for reporting rules …
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Bytagig continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a focus on phishing. It’s a topic that comes up frequently, for good reason. Spearing phishing and all forms of social engineering pose a serious threat to even clandestine cybersecurity postures. In September 2023, for example, entertainment giant MGM observed a severe breach …
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As 2023 draws closer to its conclusion, we look at how things have changed in the cybersecurity and IT sector. October isn’t just a change of seasons, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, at least in the tech sector. Awareness and education are key ingredients to the perfect security dish. One of the root problems …
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The dangers of phishing and its impact on MGM MGM was the recent target of a focused phishing attack by a prominent ransomware gang known for effective social engineering tactics. The breach allowed the gang to shut down several internet-facing systems and limit client services, like access to games, ATMS, and websites. The attack has …
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Recent MGM breach demonstrates weaknesses in cybersecurity posture When you think about cybersecurity, you imagine IT silos and safeguarding data. You consider it a field firmly in the realm of tech-centric businesses and remote working. But today, cybersecurity touches nearly every facet of life, and that includes casinos. That might be the last thing on …
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There’s no doubt that the cybersecurity field is a challenging one indeed. While great efforts have been made to onboard new hopefuls and simultaneously make cybersecurity as accessible as possible, the modern environment is rife with obstacles. Cybersecurity professionals, regardless of position, encounter a digital landscape assaulted with threats, complications, and an advancing attack sector. …
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