Tagged With "CISO"

Switchfast Technologies , the leading provider of managed IT services and security for small and mid-sized businesses in Chicago, today announced the launch of MaxPro Secure, built to provide SMBs with a full suite of managed cybersecurity services. “Security is crucial especially for small businesses,” said Jim Anderson, CEO of Switchfast. “Studies suggest that 60 percent of SMBs go out of business after a data breach — not to mention the brand equity cost. Switchfast’s MaxPro Secure...

High Wire Networks , providers of the Overwatch Managed Security Platform-as-a-Service, announced today that IT security veteran Philip Burnett has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Burnett brings two decades of executive security experience and credentials to the High Wire Networks team. Most recently, he was CISO and director of IT Security at R1 RCM Inc. and a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager at Sentinel Technologies. Also, during his career he spent...

Bottom Line: Absolute’s 2020 Endpoint Resilience Report illustrates why the purpose of any cybersecurity program needs to be attaining a balance between protecting an organization and the need to keep the business running, starting with secured endpoints. Enterprises who’ve taken a blank-check approach in the past to spending on cybersecurity are facing the stark reality that all that spending may have made them more vulnerable to attacks. While cybersecurity spending grew at a Compound...

PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Connectors, representing the largest cybersecurity community in North America, is proud to continue its industry-leading series of Virtual Cybersecurity Summits through the remainder of 2020, with its next focus area on the “Four Corners” states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The 2020 Four Corners Virtual Cybersecurity Summit will take place this week—Thursday, September 17—and is slated to allow the local community of...

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Netenrich , a Resolution Intelligence company, today announced the availability of its Intelligent SOC service to provide enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs) with choice, flexibility and scale to right-size cybersecurity investments as needs evolve. Netenrich Intelligent SOC (ISOC) removes the barriers and complexities associated with security operations by making security operations easier, efficient and more cost-effective.

ORLANDO, Fla. , Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackCloak, Inc., the cybersecurity industry's first Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ protection platform for Executives and High-Profile Individuals, today announced the appointment of cybersecurity expert Malcolm Harkins to its Advisory Board. Harkins brings a depth of experience and operational understanding on the challenges CISOs face as they try to protect the home networks and personal devices of C-Suite executives, board members,...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corporation (OTC: CISO) (“Cerberus Sentinel”), a cybersecurity consulting and managed security services firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announced that it has acquired VelocIT , a New Jersey-based managed services provider. Under the terms of the agreement, VelocIT will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cerberus Sentinel and will continue to focus on providing integrated risk managed services to a diverse set of...

CLEVELAND--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Inversion6, a best-of-breed managed IT security services company, is the new name of MRK Technologies and will expand on its legacy of cybersecurity risk management, managed security services, expert CISO security services, network solutions, security products, and storage solutions for large and mid-size companies. The re-brand of MRK Technologies is in response to an accelerated company growth and the expansion of its talented expert team and service...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatech, the nationwide Managed Office provider, and core portfolio company of Trivest Partners, a leading founder-friendly private investment firm, has announced the acquisition of Atlantic Business Systems (ABS), a Florida based business technology provider specializing in Managed IT, Managed Print, Copiers and Printers, and Document Management/Security solutions. The acquisition marks a pivotal move in Novatech's reach and breadth of...

HACKED! 12/27/2022 Piers Morgan's Twitter hacked with offensive posts about Queen Elizabeth - New York Post ....The unidentified hacker blasted out rapid-fire tweets to Piers Morgan's 8.3 million followers, including one that said "f--k the queen." BTC.com hacked , around US$3 mln assets stolen - Yahoo Finance .....Blockchain browser and mining pool BTC.com said on Monday that it got hacked earlier this month, and lost around US$2.3 million of its own assets ... Severe LastPass breach,...

Hacked! Beware rogue 2FA apps in App Store and Google Play – don't get hacked ! - Naked Security ....Even in Apple's and Google's "walled gardens", there are plenty of 2FA apps that are either dangerously incompetent, or unrepentantly malicious. Most CISOs to change jobs due to growing stress from hacking threats .....CISOs are on the defence, with the only possible outcomes that they don't get hacked or they do,” said Deepti Gopal, Director Analyst, Gartner. German minister warns of...

Printer/MFP security report - Research published by Quocirca 61% of organizations surveyed experienced at least one data loss in last 12 months that was print related 84% of CIOs plant to increase amount of spend related to printer/MFP security 50% of CIOs say it has become harder to protect printers/MFPs 72% of CIOs say they are very or somewhat concerned about printer/MFP security 27% of cybersecurity incidents were related to paper documents 70% of organizations are still paper dependent...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatech, the nationwide Managed Office provider, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Exium, a leader in SASE cybersecurity tailored for SMBs and mid-market clients via Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This alliance strongly augments Novatech's cybersecurity capabilities, doubling down on its unparalleled security solutions for its nationwide customer base. A Perfect Union: Novatech & Exium This significant collaboration...

Sharp’s research shows lack of MFP security Research sponsored by Sharp published in ITPro magazine Printer/MFP related security risks are still largely overlooked by many SMBs (small-to-medium-sized businesses) 33% have NO security measures in place to protect printers and MFPs 20% admit to have fallen victim to a security breach due to printers 50% of public sector organizations have experienced printer related security incident 25% educate their employees about scanner or printer/MFP...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CISO Global (NASDAQCM: CISO) has been designated a Top 25 Managed Security Services Provider by cybersecurity business intelligence company CyberRisk Alliance and MSSP Alert, the authoritative news and research channel for managed security services providers (MSSPs). CISO Global ranked 25th on this year’s list, solidifying the company’s status as an industry leading MSSP. “MSSP Alert and CyberRisk Alliance congratulate CISO Global for its...

Microsoft has shakeup due to security issues Charlie Bell, Microsoft’s security boss, announced he has removed Brett Arsenault as CISO (chief information security officer) and Aanchal Gupta as Deputy CISO Has given these responsibilities to Igor Tsyganskiy Previously was CTO and President of Bridgewater Associates

Lexmark CISO Bryan Willett Champions Secure-by-Design, Aligning with New CISA Guidelines reported on bnnbreaking.com Bryan Willett, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector Lexmark's proactive approach to secure-by-design principles Integration of secure-by-design methodologies into Lexmark's product development proces strategy including rigorous testing, continuous monitoring of supplier security practices, and swift deployment of updates Recognition from IDC,...

Splunk Security publishes new research 90% of chief information security officers (CISOs) admit their firm suffered at least one disruptive attack in past year 43% = at least once 34% = “a couple of times” 13% = several times Most concerning threats: 37% = IoT devices (this category includes connected MFPs) 33% = ransomware 83% admit to pay ransom 30% = insider threats 24% = DDoS attacks

New products will protect businesses against cyber vulnerabilities as attacks rise and become increasingly complicated CANTON, OH / ACCESSWIRE / June 6, 2024 / Visual Edge IT™ (VEIT), which specializes in managed IT services and security, cloud computing and print/copy solutions for businesses across the U.S., today announced two new security solutions. Vantage Point ™ is an enterprise-grade security solution that brings Fortune-500 cybersecurity within reach for organizations everywhere and...

Establishing AI Security Practices for CISOs: Key Points Acknowledge the Urgency : Amidst the rapid adoption of AI, CISOs must prioritize establishing security practices to protect their organizations. Heed Expert Warnings : The Center for AI Safety's open letter from May 2023, signed by over 350 experts, highlights the critical need to address AI risks globally. Focus on Current AI Risks : Address immediate AI risks such as internal bias, misinformation, and AI-generated fabrications rather...