The traditional approach to cybersecurity—often tacked on as an afterthought—needs a serious overhaul. This was the consensus in the recent MN-ISSA sponsored fireside chat titled “Moving Cybersecurity Upstream to Achieve Resilience,” where industry experts gathered to explore the integration of security measures right from the early stages of software development and strategic planning. Held…
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently proposed updates to its Mail Check coming into effect on 24 March 2025. As the service evolves to focus on accessibility and scalability, some of the features that UK public sector organisations relied on will no longer be available, including DMARC aggregate reporting. To help make sense…
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The European Union’s (EU) Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaches, with just one week to go before the DORA applies to all financial entities and their ICT service providers on January 17 2025. Sectors affected by the DORA include but are not limited to: Understanding and ensuring compliance with the upcoming legislation need…
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Everyone has a role to play in protecting the enterprise. Whether you’re shaping strategy or implementing solutions, aligning efforts to mitigate critical risks ensures a stronger, more resilient enterprise. If you missed Red Sift’s recent webinar on “From Data to Buy-In: Driving Cybersecurity as a Top Business Priority” we’ve got you covered. The session…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time for industries to unite in promoting digital security within today’s complex landscape. Bad actors are leveraging increasingly sophisticated methods—such as email phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC)—to exploit vulnerabilities, impersonate legitimate contacts, and access sensitive information. CISA Director Jen Easterly advises us to “always think before you…
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In early 2024, a new and alarming threat emerged in the realm of DNS security: SubdoMailing. This vulnerability has exposed significant weaknesses in DNS hygiene, allowing malicious actors to launch phishing campaigns, distribute malware, and tarnish brand reputations by circumventing existing email security measures like DMARC. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, Red Sift…
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