Author: Steve Tyler

Recent insights reveal that banks are increasingly confronted with cyber threats that exploit stolen or falsified credentials. This shift from traditional attack methods highlights the urgent need for financial institutions to adapt their cybersecurity strategies. Key Points Credential-based compromises are becoming the primary method of cyber intrusion, replacing older brute-force tactics. Financial institutions are particularly […]

The latest scoop on cybersecurity reveals how a critical database almost faced a funding crisis, which could have had catastrophic implications. The article dives into the chaotic week at Trump’s Cybersecurity Agency (CISA) and their last-minute save of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, a vital resource for cybersecurity professionals. Source: More on Forbes […]

Researchers have identified multiple cyberthreats in every stage of the DNA sequencing process. Content Summary A recent study has raised alarms about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities present in next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS). This technology, which has brought significant advancements in fields such as cancer diagnostics and infectious disease monitoring, is now under scrutiny for potential exploits […]

Marks & Spencer has recently issued an apology following a cyber incident that created havoc for customers relying on its click and collect services. The disruption has been linked to difficulties in making contactless payments and collecting online orders, prompting M&S to temporarily adjust in-store procedures to safeguard its operations. Source: The Independent Key Points […]

Cybersecurity is facing a bit of an identity crisis! This article dives into an intriguing debate—should we view cybersecurity as a trade or a profession? Hosted by Kim Jones on the CISO Perspectives podcast, it features insightful discussions with Larry Whiteside Jr., Chief Advisory Officer for The CISO Society, exploring the implications of both labels. […]

Welcome to the CISO Perspectives Weekly Briefing, where we break down this week’s conversation, providing insights into relevant research and information to help you further understand the topics discussed. Professionalizing cyber. Cybersecurity is having a bit of an identity crisis. Is it a profession, a vocation, or a trade? This uncertainty is affecting how new […]

Cloud Range and Cyviz have teamed up to strengthen cybersecurity training in higher education with IBM’s Cyber Campus. Their partnership offers students immersive, hands-on experiences through a state-of-the-art simulation platform, connecting academic learning with real-world job skills. Source: Industrial Cyber Key Points Cloud Range and Cyviz are partnering with IBM to enhance cybersecurity education. The […]