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HelpNet Security: Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do

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Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from financial gain and information theft to political espionage and ideological warfare.

Cybercriminals, now more than ever, are exploiting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses and constantly shaping their strategies in response to technological advancements.

In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos in which cybersecurity experts discuss the tactics and techniques employed by cybercriminals.

Our CEO and Founder, Chris Pierson, shares on these issues and emerging areas of risk for executives.

Watch the video here: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/11/20/cybercriminals-techniques-video/ 

360 Round: Cybersecurity Stocks

Schwab Network: PANW Earnings Report Was A Positive Sign For Cybersecurity

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The Palo Alto Networks (PANW) earnings report was a positive sign for the industry, notes Dr. Chris Pierson. He and Ahmed Khan discuss cybersecurity stocks, highlighting PANW as the stock falls on disappointing billings. PANW’s adjusted EPS came in at $1.38 versus an estimated $1.16 and revenue came in at $1.88B versus an estimated $1.84B. They also talk about which cyber security companies could outperform. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

Watch the full interview here: https://schwabnetwork.com/video/panw-earnings-report-was-a-positive-sign-for-cybersecurity

Quartz

Quartz: Does anyone not like Biden's new guidelines on AI?

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US president Joe Biden’s sweeping executive order to set guidelines for artificial intelligence has been widely applauded by the industry, while 68% of Americans approve of the initiative, according to AI Policy Institute’s latest survey.

The order directs several government agencies to establish rules and guidelines, report on their progress, and create funding for AI research. It also pushes tech companies to test and evaluate their AI systems and report their findings to the government before making them public, to mitigate AI bias, and to watermark AI-generated content.

Read the full article here: https://qz.com/does-anyone-not-like-bidens-new-guidelines-on-ai-1850974346

Federal Trade Commission

BleepingComputer: FTC orders non-bank financial firms to report breaches in 30 days

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Safeguards Rules, mandating that all non-banking financial institutions report data breach incidents within 30 days.

Such entities include mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, payday lenders, investment firms, insurance companies, peer-to-peer lenders, and asset management firms.

 

Link to original link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-orders-non-bank-financial-firms-to-report-breaches-in-30-days/

BlackCloak named finalist for distinguished 2023 Black Unicorn Awards

BlackCloak Named Finalist for Distinguished 2023 Black Unicorn Awards

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Highlights the company’s dedication to innovative personal cybersecurity services, market adoption and addressable marketplace

ORLANDO, FL, October 26, 2023 – BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection and concierge personal cybersecurity for executives, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, today announced its prestigious achievement as a finalist for the Black Unicorn Awards of 2023, hosted by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. The announcement was made during CyberDefenseCon 2023, the most exclusive and prestigious CISO and cybersecurity innovator conference in the world.

The rigorous competition featured many of the industry’s leading providers of cybersecurity products and services. BlackCloak stood out as a company with the potential to achieve a market valuation of $1 billion. The term “Black Unicorn” signifies a cybersecurity company with the potential to reach a $1 billion dollar market value as determined by private or public investment. This award showcases companies with this kind of incredible potential in the cybersecurity marketplace.  

“We’re pleased to name BlackCloak as a finalist among a small, elite group of cybersecurity industry leaders in our annual Black Unicorn awards,” said Judges Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez of www.VentureScope.com, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of www.allegiscyber.com, Dino Boukouris of www.momentumcyber.com and Gary Miliefsky of www.cyberdefensemediagroup.com.  

Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, commented, “Our team is humbled and thrilled to see BlackCloak be named a Black Unicorn for 2023 because of their track record of success, our innovative cybersecurity offering, market adoption and the huge ‘green field’ opportunity in front of us in a multi-billion-dollar addressable marketplace,” said Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak.

The CyberDefenseCon 2023 conference brings together the world’s top CISOs through exclusive invitation only. Pierson continued, “We were aware of the formidable competition and the presence of eminent judges who are leading infosec experts from around the world. We couldn’t be more delighted with this recognition, and it is a testament to the exceptional team we have built to provide digital executive protection for our members.”

 

About BlackCloak

BlackCloak protects corporate executives and high-profile individuals from cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and other reputational risks. Used by Fortune 500 companies across all industries, the BlackCloak Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy™ Platform is a holistic solution including mobile and desktop apps as well as concierge support. Executives and high-profile individuals get peace of mind knowing their family, reputation, and finances are secured. Companies rest assured that their brand, intellectual property, data, and finances are protected against threats coming through executives without having to invade their personal lives. Learn more at www.blackcloak.io, and follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

 

About Cyber Defense Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s 11th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2023 on our Cyber Defense Awards platform. In this competition, judges for these prestigious awards includes cybersecurity industry veterans, trailblazers and market makers Gary Miliefsky of CDMG, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez of VentureScope, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber, Dino Boukouris of MomentumCyber and with much appreciation to emeritus judges Robert Herjavec of Cyderes, Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG and David DeWalt of NightDragon.  To see the complete list of winners and finalists for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2023 please visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/black-unicorn-winners-for-2023/ and download The Black Unicorn Report for 2023: https://cyberdefenseawards.com/the-black-unicorn-report-for-2023/.

 

About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry.  We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences and Cyber Defense Conferences.  CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these award winning company executives.  Search for a Cybersecurity job at https://www.cyberdefenseprofessionals.com or post an infosec job for free, anytime.  Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power. 

 

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Crain Currency: For managing wealth and leagacies

Crain Currency: Uncovering cybersecurity challenges faced by family offices

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Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, and family offices are emerging as prime targets. Yet many offices aren’t taking some simple steps that could help plug security holes, cybersecurity experts say.

Some 26% of family offices have been targets of cyberattacks, with almost two-thirds of those coming in the past 12 months, according to a recent survey from Boston Private. Phishing and ransomware attacks are among the top threats, and many of those are aimed at the homes of family members or employees, experts said.

Family offices are “low-hanging fruit” for attackers, said Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, a firm that provides digital executive-protection services.

 

To read the full article, click here: https://www.craincurrency.com/family-office-management/uncovering-cybersecurity-challenges-faced-family-offices

The Record: Recorded Future News

The Record: Delete-your-data laws have a perennial problem: Data brokers who fail to register

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Laws requiring data brokers to register are catching on at the state government level, but so far they have not been adequately enforced, allowing large numbers of brokers to operate under the radar even in states maintaining registries, privacy experts say.

Find out what Chris Pierson has to say about this subject.

Read the full article here: https://therecord.media/state-data-broker-registries-california-vermont

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Reader's Digest: Getting Rid of a Printer? Do This First—or Risk Getting Hacked

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We’ve all grown savvy to safeguarding our personal data on computers and phones—meticulously encrypting emails, setting up complex passwords and regularly updating our software. But despite our best efforts, there’s a vulnerability we often overlook that could be sitting right on our desks: the humble printer. Believe it or not, figuring out how to dispose of a printer could make or break our online security.

Recently, new revelations about certain printers shed light on the unforeseen security risks that could be lurking in our offices and homes. But with the following tech tips from cybersecurity experts, you’ll be able to combat the unexpected threat found in many printers and fortify your data against hackers.

Click here to read the full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/getting-rid-of-a-printer-do-this-first-or-risk-getting-hacked/ar-AA1i4OR3

DARKReading

Dark Reading: Gaza Conflict: How Israeli Cybersecurity Will Respond

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The Israeli-Hamas war will most assuredly impact businesses when it comes to ramped-up cyberattacks. Experts say that Israel’s considerable collection of cybersecurity vendors be a major asset on the cyber-front.

Our CEO and Founder, Dr. Chris Pierson, provides his take on the situation.

Read the full article here: https://www.darkreading.com/dr-global/gaza-conflict-how-israeli-cybersecurity-will-respond

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CCI: Family Ties: How Hackers Target the Personal Lives of Board Members

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Robust cybersecurity measures for employees, executives and board members are increasingly pushing fraudsters to find other targets — and they are. By targeting board members’ homes and even their families, cyber criminals can gain access to a human supply chain of compromised accounts. BlackCloak CEO Chris Pierson breaks down these threats and warns: The SEC is watching.

Read the full article here: https://www.corporatecomplianceinsights.com/hackers-personal-board-members/

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