Scattered Spider Cyber Criminals Turn to Insurance Companies as Next Targets
The cybercrime collective targeted the insurance sector with a trio of insurance companies reporting they were hit by its attacks during a five-day period in June.
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More Money for More Problems: CISO Compensation Rises 6.7 Percent in 2025
A new report—based on compensation data from more than 550 CISOs in the United States and Canada—found that overall CISO compensation grew by an average of 6.7 percent in 2025, while security budget growth slowed to only 4 percent growth, a five-year low.
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5 Key Steps of Effective Digital Identity Risk Management
Digital identities make it easier for people to access critical assets or complete transactions. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology provides guidance on how to manage those identities effectively.
Closing the Gap: Integrating Identity into Your Detection and Response Strategy
To close a critical security gap, leaders need a new framework built on three pillars: visibility, adaptive defense, and identity-infused response.
Why Iris Biometrics Are Shaping the Future of Border Control
Delays, human error, and blind spots. Legacy border systems are failing fast. How can iris biometrics catch what they miss?
Where Physical Infrastructure Meets Cyber Risk
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