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Why Did Change Health Lowball Its 1st Breach Report to Feds?

Breach Report Says Only 500 People Affected When Actual Number Could be 100 Million

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • August 1, 2024

Change Healthcare officials projected that the company's massive February cyberattack affected one-third of the American population. So why did the IT services provider's HIPAA breach report to federal regulators lowball the initial estimate, saying the cyberattack only affected 500 people?

Career Spotlight: The Growing Demand for OT Security Experts

Critical Infrastructure Firms Are Hiring - and Paying Well

Brandy Harris • October 9, 2024

As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, the convergence of operational technology and cybersecurity has emerged as a critical area of focus. But there's a noticeable gap in the workforce. Professionals who truly understand both OT and cybersecurity are in short supply.

Cybercrime is Still Evil Incorporated, But Disruptions Help

Naming and Sanctioning Cybercrime Syndicate Members Has Repercussions, Police Say

Mathew J. Schwartz • October 2, 2024

Western law enforcement may not be able to bust every last Russian cybercrime suspect, but newly revealed efforts against Evil Corp and LockBit reveal suspects arrested while on vacation, as well as the psychological fallout criminal syndicates face when members get named, indicted and sanctioned.

Why Thoma Bravo Is Considering Taking SailPoint Public Again

Repeat IPOs Have Been Very Rare in Security - Don't Expect SailPoint to Change That

Michael Novinson • September 16, 2024

Thoma Bravo has begun interviewing underwriters as it explores an initial public offering for SailPoint, Bloomberg reported last week. The private equity firm hasn't finalized details, including the timing of a potential listing for the identity governance and administration vendor.

How AI Shields Enterprises from Advanced Email Attacks

Mike Britton • October 10, 2024

SEGs have performed admirably for many years, but they’re no match for this new generation of email attacks, and relying on outdated tools can have catastrophic consequences. By upgrading to a behavioral AI-based solution, you can defend against emerging threats and become more proactive in the fight against...