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Are Cyber Threats & Talent Gaps a Growing Crisis? International Monetary Fund's recent study, “Rising Cyber Threats Pose Serious Concerns for Financial Stability,” shows that global cyber threats have doubled recently and outlines $12 billion in losses from 20,000 incidents in the financial sector over 20 years. Meanwhile, there’s a 4 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals, according to the World Economic Forum and ISC2. This talent gap strains teams, increasing workloads and stress. Bridging the talent gap is crucial for strengthening cyber defenses. As stated in this article from CSO Online, "In the workforce, experience trumps education, and while qualifications are useful, they are no substitute for battle scars." That's why it's crucial for CISOs to rethink skilling strategies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYeEujB9

With Cloud Range (a hot company that Cybersecurity Ventures follows), your #CyberRange can include licensed versions of the same industry-leading #cybersecurity tools that you use every day in the #SOC to ensure hands-on training and experience that mimics your real-life environment including Splunk, IBM, Fortinet, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CrowdStrike, Google, Nozomi Networks, VECTRA, Juniper Networks, Darktrace, Claroty, Palo Alto Networks, Dragos, Inc., ExtraHop, Anomali, and many others. https://lnkd.in/e_sYfKxT

Akira ransomware actors have drastically reduced the time from initial access to data exfiltration, now capable of stealing data in just over two hours. BlackBerry’s Threat Research Team detailed an attack on a Latin American airline, highlighting how threat actors used an unpatched Veeam backup server to swiftly siphon data before deploying ransomware. The rapid pace emphasizes the critical need for strong cybersecurity defenses. Read the Dark Reading article: https://lnkd.in/ea5mgsDi

The recent global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update has highlighted the vulnerabilities of relying heavily on a few cloud service providers. Essential services were disrupted, prompting questions about updating protocols. "Software updates, by best practice/protocol, should go through numerous stages of testing prior to touching a customer," said Thomas Marsland, VP of Technology from Cloud Range in this article from The Epoch Times. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq8Xrs3X #CloudComputing #CrowdStrike #TechOutage

Could a New Military Branch Be Created Specifically for Cyber Warfare? Congress is considering creating a new military branch focused on cyber warfare, much like the Space Force launched in 2019. This proposed "Cyber Force" aims to address staffing and organizational issues in the current U.S. military cyber operations. Proponents argue it would enhance focus on cyber threats from geopolitical rivals, while critics fear disruption. What do you think about setting up a specialized cyber warfare branch? Read more: https://lnkd.in/etDn_5N7 #CyberForce #Cybersecurity #MilitaryInnovation #Congress #NationalSecurity

The RansomHub ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for stealing over 100GB of data from the Florida Department of Health (DOH), including PII and PHI. The group began leaking the data after the Florida DOH, which is prohibited by law from making ransom payments, missed a ransomware payment deadline. The stolen data reportedly includes employee records, health information, and other sensitive details. The incident has disrupted multiple services, including the issuance of birth and death certificates. Read more from SecurityWeek: https://lnkd.in/dPTCFQ_E #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #Ransomware #FloridaDOH

Are you ready to revolutionize your company’s tabletop exercises? Join our webinar on August 20, 2024, "Not Your Momma's Tabletop Exercise," and learn how to streamline planning while improving outcomes. In this 30-minute webinar, you will learn how to: ✅ Make tabletop exercises more actionable and simpler to plan ✅ Integrate AI into your exercise design ✅ Cover multiple compliance requirements with a single exercise ✅ Measure the impact and business value of your efforts Don't miss out on ways to minimize the effort of designing and executing tabletop exercises while maximizing their effectiveness. Join us on August 20, 2024, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eGYGunJz #TabletopExercises #securitytraining #Webinar

Enhance Your ICS/OT Security with Live-Fire Simulations! Dr. Edward Amoroso, Senior Analyst at TAG Infosphere, emphasizes the critical role of live-fire exercises in ICS/OT environments. Using Cloud Range's virtual cyber range, teams can practice real-time incident response in a dynamic environment, improving technical skills and teamwork crucial during cyber attacks. Discover how our live-fire attack simulations prepare SOC and IR teams for various threats, from malware to supply chain attacks. Empower your team with hands-on experience and improved communication and collaboration. Learn more about this cybersecurity training solution: https://lnkd.in/eEDgDs8Z

Cloud Range's Cyber Simulation Training: Exciting cybersecurity training insights from Joey Johnson, CISO at Premise Health! Wondering how incident training and budget allocation can strengthen your cybersecurity team? Or how cyber ranges can help with team development? Joey explores how Cloud Range solves critical challenges at his healthcare organization. Don’t miss out on his valuable perspectives!

Data Breach Affects 109M AT&T Customers: Cybercriminals Exploit Security Vulnerabilities While this breach involved third-party cybersecurity, the fault also lies with the human element. Thomas Marsland, Cloud Range VP of Technology, noted in the article, “Companies are not investing enough in their cybersecurity teams – they are understaffed and burnt out, simply because many large companies have realized they can get away with not further reducing that risk, and instead just pay out when the breach occurs.” Read more from IndustryWeek: https://lnkd.in/gMCRZCm4 #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #CloudSecurity