CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 04, 2023
Why cyberpsychology is such an important part of effective cybersecurity
Insight into how the human mind works can help combat the evils of social engineering, boosting the fight against phishing and other mind-manipulation techniques. Read more
Why companies should consider having a chief trust officer
Trust should be an important factor for every business. Itâs time to ask yourself: Do you have the necessary level of trust in your organization? Could a CTO help get you there? Read more
Command-and-control framework PhonyC2 attributed to Iranâs Muddywater group
PhonyC2 was used to exploit the log4j vulnerability in the Israeli software SysAid, the attack against Israelâs Technion institute, and the ongoing attack against the PaperCut print management software. Read more
How the new deepfake reality will impact cyber insurance
Cyber liability insurers are beginning to take notice of the threats posed by deepfakes. That may mean changes in insurance policies and what it takes to qualify for one. Read more
Living-off-the-land attacks are hard, but not impossible, to protect against
Itâs not easy to detect and defend against attackers who can lurk in Windows systems, mimicking functions native to the operating system, but there are practical measures that will help thwart them. Read more
The CISOâs toolkit must include political capital within the C-suite
Effective CISOs need to clearly articulate risk and mitigation strategies in business. They must be clear, precise, and, above all, speak truth to power. Read more
