US Coast Guard paychecks delayed by cyberattack | TechRadar

A data breach has affected the personnel and payroll systems of the US Coast Guard, and has impacted member pay, and forced the agency to to take systems offline to prevent further intrusion until “at least February 19th, 2025”.

Russian group’s hack of Texas water system underscores critical OT cyber threats | CSO Online

But water systems have been increasingly in the crosshairs in 2024, resulting in the following noteworthy water security developments:

How Many Security Cameras Does My House Need? – CNET

For maximum security, you can place cams to watch every access point and all key areas in your home, up to nine or ten if you really want. This isn’t for everyone: Such a massive setup is best for very large houses in neighborhoods that are frequent targets of theft, with valuables that owners want to keep an eye on.

Golden Bears Cyber Patriot 17 Schedule

Here is the 2024-2025 CyberPatriot 17 Schedule. Some Dates / Times might be changeable based on the CyberPatriot Competition Windows and Advisor’s Availability.

13WMAZ.com: U.S. says Georgia Tech put ‘sensitive government information’ at risk. Here’s why

The lawsuit lists a number of alleged cybersecurity violations, ranging from a lab’s computers not having anti-virus software and the university having essentially “no enforcement” of required cybersecurity regulations. 

11 Proven Tips to Deter Burglars and Stop Break-Ins Early – CNET

With the right system and camera settings, important features and proper placement, you can scare away thieves or vandals, let trespassers know you’re watching and halt porch pirates in their tracks.

Legacy systems are the Achilles’ heel of critical infrastructure cybersecurity | CSO Online

China and other nation-state bad actors are probing the defenses of critical infrastructure worldwide and legacy or outdated systems are prime targets. The time to mitigate that risk is now.

Best Practices For Pen Testing

Threat actors are leaping over traditional barriers with ease, demanding sharper defenses for our widening attack surfaces. They are constantly on the move, probing IT infrastructure to identify vulnerable systems – including unpatched endpoints, network misconfigurations, unsecured APIs, and long-forgotten cloud permissions. Keeping up with network changes and closing these security gaps is a never-ending, manual endeavor that saps IT resources, time, and morale. The result: unnecessary security risk. After all, you can’t secure what you don’t know about. 

How Much Does a Pen Test Cost?

Understanding the cost of penetration testing is crucial for budgeting and planning your organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Here’s a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the factors that influence the cost of penetration testing and what you can expect to pay.

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