A first look at data from the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study has revealed a marked need for organizations to increase opportunities for cybersecurity workforce growth, enable more entry-level professionals to enter the field, and develop much-needed skills with support from experienced peers. According to new research, the growth of the global cybersecurity workforce […]
Monitoring evolving DDoS trends is essential for anticipating threats and adapting defensive strategies. The comprehensive Gcore Radar Report for the first half of 2024 provides detailed insights into DDoS attack data, showcasing changes in attack patterns and the broader landscape of cyber threats. Here, we share a selection of findings from the full report. Key Takeaways […]
Lately, Critical Start released its second annual Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report, which explores concerns and challenges around cyber risk mitigation for enterprises. According to the survey, 86% of respondents said that unknown risks were currently a top security concern for their companies, which is up 17% from the same study in 2023. The […]
IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the average cost of data breaches in 2024 has hit a record high of $4.88 million, up 10% from 2023 as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. The new research, conducted independently by Ponemon Institute and analyzed by IBM, studied […]
Organizations are increasingly attributing security breaches to a skills gap, while as a validation of current cybersecurity skills and knowledge, certifications continue to be highly valued by employers, according to Fortinet’s recent report. Fortinet surveyed over 1,850 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers for its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report. It found that 87% of […]
MultiTeam Solutions, a leading human-centered cybersecurity teamwork development company, has shared a concerning statistic – half of cybersecurity professionals are expecting to experience burnout within the next year. This revelation comes from a new report titled “Stress & Burnout in Cybersecurity: The Risk of a Thousand Papercuts,” based on a survey of 173 international cybersecurity […]
The European Union’s leading cybersecurity agency predicts that ‘Supply Chain Compromise of Software Dependencies’ will be the most prominent cyber threat in 2030 Software supply chain attacks are the most concerning threat EU organizations could face in 2030, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity’s (ENISA’s) 2024 update of its Foresight 2030 Threats. […]
The study by Diligent and Bitsight points to advanced security and strong risk or audit committees as good predictors of an enterprise’s financial success. Cybersecurity preparedness and financial success are strongly correlated with companies that maintain strong security measures, outperforming peers with only basic defenses by as much as 372% in shareholder returns. […]
Over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 have been thwarted by Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system, marking a 40% increase compared to the previous year’s figures. Messaging apps, artificial intelligence platforms, social media services, and cryptocurrency exchanges were among the pathways most frequently exploited by threat actors to scam users. Kaspersky’s […]
Thales announced the release of the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report, its annual report on the latest data security threats, trends, and emerging topics based on a survey of nearly 3000 IT and security professionals in 18 countries across 37 industries. This year’s report found that 93% of IT professionals believe security threats are increasing […]