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Why the UK’s “outdated” cybersecurity legislation needs an urgent refresh
Parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle have called on the government to modernize the UK’s “outdated” cybersecurity laws to secure the country from growing digital threats. The coalition, led by Lord Holmes of Richmond, said it wants to fix areas of the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA), stating the legislation is not fit to govern the modern internet. The…
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Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
The Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have joined cybersecurity institutions from the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand in warning local technology professionals to beware of threat actors affiliated with China, including Salt Typhoon, infiltrating their critical communications infrastructure. The news comes weeks after the Australian Signals Directorate’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024, where the agency warned…
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Generative AI’s cybersecurity potential is clear, but so far it’s given hackers the upper hand
Generative AI has opened up a new frontier in the ongoing cyber arms race between the security community and cyber criminals, and a leading security researcher has warned attackers may have more to gain from the technology. Charl van der Walt, head of security research at Orange Cyberdefense, has argued that while it’s still fairly early to make any definite…
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FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices – Computerworld
Focus on market dominance and security practices The investigation centers on Microsoft’s bundling of office productivity and security software with its cloud services, a practice critics argue disadvantages competitors in the authentication and cybersecurity markets. The FTC is particularly examining Microsoft Entra ID, its user authentication service, amid complaints that licensing terms and integration with its cloud offerings impede rival…
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The Black Friday 2024 Cybersecurity, IT, VPN, & Antivirus Deals
Black Friday 2024 is almost here, and great deals are already live in computer security, software, online courses, system admin services, antivirus, and VPN software. These promotions offer deep discounts from various companies and are only available for a limited time. So if you see something you like, you should act on it as soon as possible. VPN Deals …
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Sysdig names cybersecurity veteran William Welch as new CEO
Cloud security specialist Sysdig has announced the appointment of William Welch as its new CEO, replacing outgoing chief executive Suresh Vasudevan. A seasoned veteran in the cybersecurity field, Welch arrives with more than 30 years’ experience in operationalizing and scaling product development, customer experience, talent acquisition, and strategic alliances. Most recently, he served as president and COO of Talkdesk and…
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Why Cybersecurity Leaders Trust the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations
In today’s dynamic threat landscape, security leaders are under constant pressure to make informed choices about which solutions and strategies they employ to protect their organizations. The “MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise” stand out as an essential resource for cybersecurity decision makers to navigate this challenge. Unlike other independent assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations simulate real-world threats to assess how competing cybersecurity…
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TSA failed to meet pipeline cybersecurity recommendations, says US government watchdog
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has been accused of failing to implement several key cybersecurity recommendations to improve the security of the transportation sector. A report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) criticized the TSA after it found four of the six cybersecurity recommendations it made to the agency in…
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Dell Unveils AI and Cybersecurity Solutions at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Dell pulled the tarp off several new connected services during Microsoft Ignite, an annual conference hosted by Microsoft that is designed for developers and IT professionals. Several services are intended to take guesswork or security concerns from deploying generative AI, particularly on Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs. Dell takes on the management of APEX File Storage for Azure APEX File Storage has…
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New research network launched to bolster UK’s cybersecurity
A new cyber security network led by Oxford University’s Department of Computer Science will open early next year, with £6 million in funding from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The aim of the Cyber Security Research and Networking Environment (CRANE) NetworkPlus is to improve cyber security in the UK and beyond, make the most of emerging…
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