Cybersecurity Headlines

Parler resurfaces online

Darknet forum Joker's Stash shutting down

Microsoft Defender to enable auto-remediation by default

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All cybersecurity programs start with gaining full visibility into all the assets in the environment. Yet security teams continue to struggle to see every thing they have. This asset blind spot means security teams don't have an accurate picture of what needs to be managed and secured. Head over to armis.com to see how Armis Asset Management helps you overcome this Cybersecurity Asset Management challenge.

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Xiaomi added to Pentagon blacklist

Dating apps are using images from the siege to ban rioters' accounts

NSA suggests enterprises use designated DNS-over-HTTPS resolvers

Thanks to our episode sponsor Armis

Lack of complete visibility to all assets in any environment is a huge cybersecurity challenge for every organization. And fragmentation across tools and systems along with broken remediation makes Cybersecurity Asset Management near impossible. Armis Asset Management addresses this issue providing 5X the visibility of other solutions in the market today. Download our white paper today.

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Hackers waltzed past MFA used by CISA on cloud accounts

Social media convulses after Capitol attack

Google fixes bug that delayed COVID contact-tracing apps

Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group

Are you checking your IT asset disposal vendor's homework? Organizations should record unique IDs of each asset disposed of and reconcile their records against the data that is provided by their disposal vendor. This practice reduces exposures that can occur from poorly monitored data disposition events. You can learn more tips like this from IT Asset Management Group's free data disposition program guide. Download the program guide today at itamg.com/CISO

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review, January 11-15, 2021 is hosted by Steve Prentice @stevenprentice with our guest Allan Alford, @AllanAlfordinTX.

All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com

Europol confirms dark web marketplace takedown

Google to reportedly block all political ads... again

DoD halts deployment of cybersecurity system

Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group

Are you checking your IT asset disposal vendor's homework? Organizations should record unique IDs of each asset disposed of and reconcile their records against the data that is provided by their disposal vendor. This practice reduces exposures that can occur from poorly monitored data disposition events. You can learn more tips like this from IT Asset Management Group's free data disposition program guide. Download the program guide today at itamg.com/CISO

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Hackers leak stolen Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine data online

Social media's big terrible week

Parler archived due to "mind-numbing" mistake

Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group

Poorly managed IT asset disposal, lack of due diligence, and a disposal program without clearly defined responsible parties has now resulted in millions of dollars in regulatory penalties. Is it clear who is responsible for the performance of your data disposition practice? IT Asset Management Group's free program guide includes tips for establishing stakeholders at your organization and expectations for all practitioners. Download the program guide today at itamg.com/CISO

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SolarWinds breach now linked to Turla

UK ruling limits the reach of "general warrants"

UN data breach exposes staff records

Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group

How does your organization measure a successful IT asset disposal program? Are decisions driven by dollars saved, ease of use, or security and compliance risk reduction? You should not have to choose one over the other. Utilizing IT Asset Management Group's best practices guide will ensure your data disposition program performs for all stakeholders in your organization. Download the program guide today at itamg.com/CISO

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Parler removed from Apple, Google, and Amazon

Facial-recognition app Clearview sees a spike in use after Capitol attack

Emotet tops malware charts in December after reboot

Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group

Organizations must have adequate written policies and procedures to meet the regulatory requirements for the disposal of their retired data containing devices. These policies should be readily available and regularly reviewed by leadership. IT Asset Management Group offers a free policy template to help establish or improve your written policies for IT asset disposal practices. Download the policy template today at itamg.com/CISO

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Our sponsor, Omada's identity governance tip of the day

Deploy identity capabilities in phases. If you try to do a massive lift and shift problems will occur and it will probably take longer than you expect. See where you can add value early on. First, launch the solution's basic functionality. What can be done without writing custom code? Where you can deliver value at each iteration? You want to show continuous success rather than the fastest total completion time. Learn more at omada.net.

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This week's Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review - January 4-8, 2021 is hosted by Steve Prentice, with our guest, Ross Young, CISO, Caterpillar Financial (LinkedIn).

All links and the video of this episode can be found on CISO Series.com