Security engineer was the most common title in cybersecurity job listings in 2024, according to security and IT workforce management platform provider CyberSN. Its report “U.S. Cybersecurity Job Posting Data” was created by pulling together job postings from 30 major job boards and Fortune 500 companies’ job boards between January 2022 and December 2024. The … Read more
Gender diversity in cybersecurity is slowly improving but inequities continue—a new report finds that the field has 5% more women than in 2023, but that they’re more exposed to other workplace challenges than male counterparts. About 32% of women respondents said their organizations experienced security layoffs over the last year compared to just 23% of … Read more
Sophos has completed its $859 million acquisition of managed cyber security services provider Secureworks in an all-cash transaction. It now claims to be the “leading pure-play” provider of Managed Detection and Response Services, supporting more than 28,000 global organisations. Secureworks is an Atlanta, U.S.-based cybersecurity company that focuses on threat detection, response, and managed security … Read more
The U.K. government is considering banning ransomware payments to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals.” It would apply to all public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, which includes NHS trusts, schools, local councils, and data centres. Currently, all government departments nationwide are banned from paying cyber criminals to decrypt their data or prevent … Read more
The federal government on Jan. 13 proposed a global policy to limit the distribution of powerful, U.S.-made GPUs, an effort to promote U.S. dominance over China in the AI chip industry. “To enhance U.S. national security and economic strength, it is essential that we do not offshore this critical technology and that the world’s AI … Read more
KYC fraud: In a bid to prevent Know Your Customer (KYC) data from fraud and misuse, the launch date for masking KYC identifiers in the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCRR) has been extended to January 20, 2025. This effort, designed to enhance data security and curb potential misuse, will conceal sensitive KYC information such as Aadhaar, … Read more
PAN 2.0 card: The Centre is introducing PAN 2.0 with the aim of establishing it as a universal identifier for multiple business and tax requirements, similar to the Aadhaar card which serves as the primary proof of identity. The PAN 2.0 number will serve as a universal identifier linked to various key registrations such as PAN, … Read more
This year has not been quiet for the cybersecurity field. We have seen record-breaking data breaches, huge ransomware payouts, and illuminating studies about the impact of the increasingly complex and ever-evolving threat landscape. As we approach the new year, TechRepublic revisits the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024. 1. Midnight Blizzard’s attack on Microsoft In January, … Read more
PAN 2.0: The Government has launched the PAN 2.0 Project to modernise and digitise the existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) system. The primary goal is to enhance the user-friendliness of issuing and managing PAN and to streamline the various platforms and portals involved in PAN services. The … Read more
The cyber landscape is more turbulent than ever. Microsoft recently reported a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attempts this year, while research predicts that global cyber attacks in 2024 will surge 105% compared to 2020. There is a dire need for more qualified cyber professionals as generative AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attacks. … Read more