Ponemon Institute stories - Page 2
Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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malware
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application security
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devsecops
Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.
The large, less obvious costs of phishing attacks on organisations - report
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveal that the cost of phishing attacks has almost quadrupled, with US companies losing an average of $14.8m annually.
Cloud account takeovers present serious security risk to enterprises
Fri, 28th May 2021
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saas
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cloud security
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casb
Cloud account compromises cost organisations millions of pounds a year, according to a new study by Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute.
'Risky behaviour' observed in IT security pros and individuals - survey
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
The report found expectation and reality are often misaligned when it comes to the implementation of desirable security solutions.
Thales: Organisations failing to protect sensitive data in the cloud
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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storage
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
A study by Thales and Ponemon Institute reveals 24% of Australian firms lack a security-focused approach to cloud data, risking compliance and consumer trust.
Security teams spend 25% of their time chasing false positives
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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siem
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ueba
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it management
Research by Ponemon Institute and Exabeam reveals IT security teams waste over 25% of their time on false positives, urging a shift to modern SOC solutions.
Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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private cloud
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encryption
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risk & compliance
Cloud data protection requirements continue to drive encryption use, with encryption across both public and private cloud use cases growing over 2018 levels.
Migration away from on-prem data centres stalled by security
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Despite the surging cloud adoption that is rife around the world, a new study has revealed there’s still a lack of understanding around security.
Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
Aus organisations need to lock down on data security
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
As Aussie organisations store more sensitive data on multiple clouds, encryption is increasingly seen as a proactive strategy, yet skills shortages persist.
Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
AI is emerging as a crucial cybersecurity tool in the IoT era, with 51% of Australian firms recognising its importance, a Ponemon Institute study shows.
Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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accenture
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study
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ponemon institute
Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.
How to effectively address security challenges in a digital healthcare world
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
It’s important for healthcare firms to maintain organisation-wide security that is both up-to-date and automated, says Wavelink.
INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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encryption
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cloud security
More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.
Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.
Citrix report: Every generation brings different cybersecurity risks to work
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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cybersecurity
Millennials risk data confidentiality; Gen Xers are most likely to be negligent about security policies & baby boomers may fall for phishing scams.