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Everyone depends on OpenSSL. You may not know it, but OpenSSL is what makes it possible to use secure Transport Layer Security (TLS) on Linux, Unix, Windows, and many other operating systems. It’s also what is used to lock down pretty much every secure communications and networking application and device out there. So we should […] More
Pros Good price FIDO2 and FIDO U2F support Cons Some setup required No NFC or biometric optionsMany devices now use biometrics to let you log in without the inconvenience of remembering and typing a password: it’s more secure, but it usually adds a little to the price of the device. If you use any devices that don’t have Windows Hello, Face ID or a fingerprint sensor then you must have a password on your account anyway. If you want to use two-factor authentication (2FA) or even go full passwordless but you still have older devices with no biometric hardware (or you prefer not to use biometrics), a FIDO2 hardware key will let you use the same cross-platform authentication that’s built into Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, Linux (although you may need to do a little more setup) and an increasing number of online services like Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Google Drive and more. More
Image: Getty/Manuel Breva Colmeiro One of the most popular security vulnerabilities among cyber criminals during the past few months is a software flaw in Microsoft Office that’s over five years old – and it continues to be exploited because, despite a longstanding available security update, many businesses still haven’t applied it. According to analysis by […] More
Image: Getty Images Microsoft has released a new non-security preview of November’s Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 22H2. It brings improvements to the taskbar, Microsoft Account, and Task Manager, as well as a fix for a serious Microsoft blunder that left a hole in the Windows 10 vulnerable driver blocklist. The […] More
If you forget your password, you are indistinguishable from a hostile intruder and you will be treated as such, which means you will be locked out from your encrypted data. Getty Images Disk encryption is absolute magic to most non-mathematicians. And like any complex technology, it leads to uncomfortable questions. Does encrypting a disk make […] More
Image: Getty/Nitat Termmee Victims of ransomware attacks in the manufacturing and production industry are making the biggest ransom payments, with the average ransom demand paid coming in at just over $2 million. Ransomware is a significant cybersecurity issue that affects every sector. But according to analysis of attacks by cybersecurity company Sophos, ransomware is costing […] More
Asia-Pacific has clocked the largest growth in cybersecurity workforce, but still faces a shortage exceeding 2.16 million. More than half of respondents in the region feel this gap puts their organisation at a “moderate” or “extreme” risk of cyber attacks. Worldwide, the number of cybersecurity professionals hit a record of almost 4.66 million this year, of whom 859,027 were based in Asia-Pacific, according to the 2022 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The online survey was conducted in collaboration with Forrester Research between May and June this year, polling 11,779 individuals responsible for cybersecurity in their workplace. Respondents were from 14 markets across four regions, including Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, India, the US, and the UK. The report estimated that the global cybersecurity workforce grew 11.1% year-on-year, with 464,000 roles added in 2022. Asia-Pacific clocked the greatest growth at 15.6%, while EMEA’s workforce expanded by 12.5%, Latin America by 12.2%, and North America by 6.2%. North America also was home to the largest group of cybersecurity staff at 1.34 million. ISC2 (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium) is a global non-profit association comprising certified cybersecurity professionals.While Asia-Pacific saw the largest growth in workforce, the region registered a 52.4% wider gap this year of 2.16 million, the study found. Singapore, in particular, saw a 16.5% drop in the number cybersecurity staff to 77,425 and was one only two markets to see its workforce shrink. Germany reported a marginal 0.01% dip in its workforce. The global cybersecurity workforce shortage widened by 26.2% to 3.42 million, with the Asia-Pacific region seeing the largest gap followed by Latin America, which faced a 515,879 workforce void, and North America at 436,080.Across Asia-Pacific, 60% of respondents said their organisation had a significant shortage of cybersecurity staff, with 56% noting that the skills gap placed their company at a moderate or extreme risk of a cyber attack. Some 71% in the region anticipated an increase in cybersecurity staff within the next year, compared to 53% and 41% who indicated likewise in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Half of Asia-Pacific respondents expressed concerns about the skills shortage in the sector, though, 25% said their organisation would increase their security budget in the event of a breach, compared to 18% who said they would hire additional IT staff.in Singapore, 67% said they were investing in training to prevent or mitigate their company’s shortage in cybersecurity staff, which 67% revealed was due to difficulty in finding sufficient qualified talent. ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso said: “Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic instability, alongside high-profile data breaches and growing physical security challenges, have resulted in a greater focus on cybersecurity and the need for more professionals within the field. The study shows us that retaining and attracting strong talent is more important than ever.”RELATED COVERAGE More
Image: Getty Images Cybersecurity professionals are “reaching their breaking point” as ransomware attacks increase and create new risks for people and businesses. A global study of 1,100 cybersecurity professionals by Mimecast found that one-third are considering leaving their role in the next two years due to stress and burnout. The report found that rising rates […] More
