CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
November 20, 2023
Ransomware gang files SEC complaint against company that refused to negotiate
New US Securities and Exchange Commission rules require reporting of breaches that are material, giving cyber extortionists a new tactic to coerce payments. Read more
Sponsored by VIAVI: Securing AWS cloud environments
Where cloud dependency grows, exposure to threats inevitably follows. Enterprises must be proactive in closing potential attack pathways if they are to safely reap the benefits of the cloud. Read more
Why the DOD's Replicator should be a model for cybersecurity
The Replicator program adopts the mosaic warfare concept that favors simple, low-cost options designed to overwhelm and disrupt an adversary. Read more
Cloud Security Alliance announces new zero-trust security credential
The first authoritative certificate aims to set standards and promote best practices for hot security technology. Read more
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023
Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in 2023. Read more
CrowdStrikeâs new Falcon Go delivers AI security to SMBs
CrowdStrike has released a new version of its Falcon platform designed to give small and medium-size businesses a new option for out-of-the-box security. Read more
Palestine-aligned cyberespionage actor shifts infection chain tactics
The highly targeted spear-phishing campaign uses Microsoft PowerPoint add-in and XLL, RAR attachments to deliver malware. Read more
