SBS CyberSecurity - In The Wild 188

 

 

In The Wild - CyberSecurity Newsletter Welcome to the 188th  issue of In The Wild, SBS' weekly CyberSecurity newsletter. The objective of this newsletter is to share threat intelligence, news articles that are relevant, new and updated guidance, and other information to help you make better cybersecurity decisions. Below, you will find some of the latest-and-greatest news stories, articles, videos, and links from the past week in cybersecurity. Some of the following stories have been shared by consultants, others by the SBS Institute, and others yet simply been found in the far corners of the internet. We hope you find the following stories relevant, interesting, and – most of all – useful. Enjoy. Follow SBS CyberSecurity on Social Media for more articles, stories, news, and resources!           HACKER HOUR: VENDOR REVIEW WALK THROUGH SBS Educational Resources Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 2:00PM – 3:00PM Central: We live in a world where nearly every business function can be outsourced to some type of service or cloud provider. Adopting a more proactive vendor management process is essential in enabling organizations to make better business and vendor related decisions. Although completing reviews and managing each vendor relationship can be a tedious task, if done properly an organization can see great benefits and are better positioned to deal with disruptions or cybersecurity issues. Join SBS as we walk through the process of conducting a vendor review and discuss how organizations can structure their overall vendor management program. Read Here »     How To Stay Safe From Social Engineering Forbes If a company as large as Twitter was the victim of a multilayer social engineering attack that successfully got to the very core of their operation, what does that mean for everyone else? What can you do to save yourself the horrible embarrassment and pain of being socially engineered, and, just as importantly, what can you do to protect your company against social engineering attacks? Read Here »   Ransomware the Biggest Cause of Insurance Claims in 1H 2020 Infosecurity Magazine Over two-fifths (41%) of insurance claims in North America in the first half of the year were related to ransomware attacks, according to new industry data.  The figures from cyber-insurance provider Coalition, which claims to have over 25,000 SMB clients in the US and Canada, provide a handy insight into the biggest threats to organizations today. Read Here »   How can the C-suite support CISOs in improving cybersecurity? HELPNETSECURITY Among the individuals charged with protecting and improving a company’s cybersecurity, the CISO is typically seen as the executive for the job. That said, the shift to widespread remote work has made a compelling case for the need to bring security within the remit of other departments. Read Here »     Do you know which SBS Institute Certification Programs are coming up? Check out the Certification Calendar and share with your clients. Find Out Here! »   Creating a Cybersecurity Culture Starts With Your Team SecurityIntelligence As cyberattacks become more prevalent and sophisticated, companies must put more faith in their employees to make sure they don’t put data at risk or fall victim to ransomware. But, employees are busier than ever. And, creating a cybersecurity culture at work becomes both more important and more challenging when employees work at home. Read Here »   Managed IT Providers: The Cyber-Threat Actors' Gateway to SMBs DARKReading Criminals have made MSPs a big target of their attacks. That should concern small and midsize businesses a great deal. Read Here »   How to Communicate With Your Remote Workers About Cybersecurity CSO When was the last time your employees received cybersecurity training? For many, the answer might be “not recently enough,” especially given the number of people now working remotely. One recent survey found two-thirds of remote workers hadn’t received cybersecurity training over the past year, and 77 percent of them weren’t worried about security while working at home. Read Here »   An Employers’ Guide to Remote Team Building During COVID-19 VirtualVocations Although remote work is becoming more popular, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust virtual teams into the spotlight. If you’ve never managed a work-from-home team, the task can seem downright daunting. But with these remote team building activities and exercises and some experimentation to see what works, you can turn your team of telecommuting rookies into a powerhouse. Read Here » 10 Other Interesting Links From This Week There were too many fantastic reads from this past weeks' worth of cybersecurity and technology news, so here are a few additional quick-hit links for your reading pleasure:      Krebs on Security: Microsoft Patch Tuesday, Sept. 2020 Edition      Every Thing Lubbock: TTU researchers warn community banks are ‘dying out’      TechCrunch: It’s time to better identify the cost of cybersecurity risks in M&A deals      SecurityIntelligence: Data Breach Protection Must Include Physical Security      ThreatPost: Office 365 Phishing Attack Leverages Real-Time Active Directory Validation      Bank Info Security: 99 Ransomware Problems - and a Decryptor Ain't One      The Washington Post: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington reports $7.5 million hack      The Hacker News: New Unpatched Bluetooth Flaw Lets Hackers Easily Target Nearby Devices      The Hacker News: New Linux Malware Steals Call Details from VoIP Softswitch Systems      BLEEPINGCOMPUTER: Zoom adds two-factor authentication (2FA) support to all accounts