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Updated on April 20, 2024

Hackers Are Smart. Northwestern Mutual’s Cybersecurity Team Has To Be Smarter.

To ensure the security and trust of its users, Northwestern Mutual’s cybersecurity team has to be on the top of their game. That requires cutting-edge tech, continuous education and plenty of collaboration.

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Jack Theis Jack Theis
Updated on April 20, 2024

How Should U.S. Companies Guard Against the Growing Threat of Ransomware?

The White House has issued public guidance to help businesses establish an effective front line of defense.

Joshua Burnham Joshua Burnham
Updated on April 20, 2024

How to Grow Your Career in Cybersecurity

Take these practical steps to become a better security manager.

Updated on April 20, 2024

Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland signs executive order on cybersecurity

Under this executive order, the “Maryland Cyber Defense Initiative” has been established along other changes to support cybersecurity.

Updated on April 20, 2024

Government verification overly relies on credit agencies, says watchdog

By depending on credit agencies for verification, the government may be putting the information of those using their services at risk.

Charli Renken Charli Renken
Updated on April 20, 2024

Google Acquires Mandiant for $5.4B to Strengthen Cybersecurity Operations

The Reston company will join Google Cloud while maintaining its own branding.

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Brittany Allen Brittany Allen
Updated on April 20, 2024

I Go on the Dark Web So You Don’t Have To

Fraud is an ever-growing and evolving challenge. By going undercover, we can understand how.

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Ari Joury, Ph.D. Ari Joury, Ph.D.
Updated on April 20, 2024

Cybersecurity Threats Are Worse Than Ever — Here’s How We Stop Them

Hackers are creating new malware every day, and cybersecurity companies are having a hard time keeping up. But there are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our businesses.

Katlyn Gallo Katlyn Gallo
Updated on April 20, 2024

5 Ways to Combat Alert Fatigue in Your Security Program

Alerts are an important part of an effective cybersecurity program, but too many of them lead to a “boy who cried wolf” mindset. Use these strategies to prioritize the most important ones and avoid alert fatigue.

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Updated on April 20, 2024

In a first, Moody's is downgrading a company over its cybersecurity risks

According to CNBC, Moody’s has lowered its rating outlook on Equifax, citing cybersecurity issues.