Enterprise Technical Security That Matters

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, helps organizations to better understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. NIST does this through its Cybersecurity Framework. BY DEVOPS.COM I January 11, 2021

Ransomware Attack Hits Short Line Rail Operator OmniTRAX

Colorado-based short line rail operator and logistics provider OmniTRAX was hit by a recent ransomware attack and data theft that targeted its corporate parent, Broe Group. By Yahoo Finance I January 11, 2021

Obfuscation Techniques in Ransomweb “Ransomware”

As vital assets for many business operations, websites and their hosting servers are often the target of ransomware attacks — and if they get taken offline, this can cause major issues for a business’ data, revenue, and ultimately reputation. By Luke Leal I January 12, 2021

Lokibot Stealer Comes with Added Features to Hide Better While Attacking Targets

The Lokibot malware is used by cyber attackers primarily for stealing credentials from a compromised system. In a recent campaign, a new version of the malware has been found equipped with more misdirection and anti-analysis features. By Cyware Alerts I January 13, 2021

Misconfigurations in Spring Data projects could leave web apps open to abuse

A security researcher has detailed how a “critical” bug in the Spring Data project could be abused to expose and modify web application user data. By Jessica Haworth I January 13, 2021

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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, helps organizations to better understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. NIST does this through its Cybersecurity Framework. BY DEVOPS.COM I January 11, 2021

ThreatLocker Elevation Control Adds Privileged Access Management (PAM) to Application Control Suite to Help MSPs Streamline Management of Local Admin Rights

ThreatLocker today announced ThreatLocker Elevation Control, a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution that provides MSPs with the ability to quickly add or remove administrative rights and easily control application elevation for users, without interrupting application, device or system performance. By Street Insider I January 11, 2021

BCM One Acquires Next-Generation White-Label Communications Platform Provider SkySwitch

BCM One, a leading managed technology solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired SkySwitch, a prominent white-label UCaaS provider based in Tampa, Florida. The acquisition allows BCM One to expand its UCaaS offerings and grow its channel audience reach to a variety of resellers including MSPs, VARs, ISPs, WISPs, interconnects and channel agents, empowering them to white-label the company's next-generation communications services to their customers. By PRNewswire I January 05, 2021

Navisite Acquires Velocity Technology Solutions

Navisite today announced that it has acquired Velocity Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Velocity"), a global cloud managed service provider (MSP). With this acquisition, Navisite enhances its position as a leader of managed cloud and enterprise resource planning (ERP) services for mid-market and enterprise customers, including a base of both fast-growing and established global brands. By Navisite I January 6, 2021

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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, helps organizations to better understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. NIST does this through its Cybersecurity Framework. BY DEVOPS.COM I January 11, 2021

Mastercard Launches Cybersecurity Solution & Advice Center For Small & Medium Businesses

Mastercard announced on Monday the launch of its Mastercard Trust Center. According to Mastercard, the Mastercard Trust Center helps small businesses defend their most important assets, their business and reputation, through free online access to trust cybersecurity research, education, resource, and tools. By Samantha Hurst I January 12, 2021

One in Four Small Businesses Plan to Hire a Financial Consultant in 2021, According to New Survey Data

With the lasting financial impacts of COVID-19, some small businesses will seek insight from financial experts to improve their bottom line. A new survey from Clutch, leading B2B ratings and reviews platform, found 24% of small businesses in the U.S. plan to hire a financial consultant or advisor in 2021. By Clutch I January 12, 2021

Carmen Marsh Selected as SynED's Cyber Hero for Empowering Women in Cybersecurity and Career Technical Education

Today, SynED, a national non-profit organization that identifies emerging best practices for effective articulation between employers, job seekers, and education providers, announced that Carmen Marsh was selected as its national Cyber Hero for January. By SynED I January 12, 2021

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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, helps organizations to better understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. NIST does this through its Cybersecurity Framework. BY DEVOPS.COM I January 11, 2021

HITECH Act Amendment Incentivizes Adoption of NIST and Other Recognized Cybersecurity Safeguards as a Defense or Mitigation to HIPAA Enforcement

On January 5, 2020, HR 7898, became law amending the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), 42 U.S.C. 17931, to require that “recognized cybersecurity practices” be considered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in determining any Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) fines, audit results or mitigation remedies. By THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW I January 12, 2021