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Cision Canada
28-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Optiv Report Finds Increased Cybersecurity Incidents, Strategic Budget Shifts as Organizations Combat Evolving Threat Landscape
Based on an independent Ponemon Institute survey, the report reveals 79% of respondents say their organization is making changes to its cybersecurity budget. Of these respondents, 71% say security budgets are increasing, with the average budget at $24 million. This correlates with the heightened volume of threat vectors, with 66% of respondents reporting cybersecurity incidents have increased significantly or increased in the past year, up from 61% in 2024. Download Optiv's 2025 Cybersecurity Threat and Risk Management Report: The report also highlights a notable shift in how organizations determine their cybersecurity budgets, with 67% now using risk and threat assessments to inform budget decisions, up from 53% in 2024. This move toward data-driven decision-making comes as organizations increasingly turn to managed security service providers (MSSPs), with outsourcing to MSSPs jumping from 47% in 2024 to 58% in 2025, particularly for cloud security guidance. "The data clearly shows a concerning trend: despite increases in cybersecurity budgets and resources, organizations continue to face more frequent attacks," said John Hurley, Optiv's chief revenue officer. "What's promising is the shift toward more strategic, data-driven approaches to budget allocation and the growing adoption of MSSPs to extend capabilities, particularly as organizations work to better understand their security vulnerabilities within the threat landscape." Additional key findings include: AI and Machine Learning Adoption Accelerating: Forty-six percent of respondents say their organizations use AI/ML to prevent cyberattacks, with 88% of these respondents incorporating generative AI at some level. The primary drivers for AI/ML adoption are improving operational efficiency (41%) and maintaining competitive advantage (40%). Automation Transforming Response Times: Fifty-seven percent of respondents report automation has reduced the time to respond to vulnerabilities, with 34% seeing significant improvements, highlighting automation's transformative role in cybersecurity operations. Vulnerability Management Challenges: Nearly three in four respondents (74%) identify a lack of understanding of every potential source of vulnerability as their biggest challenge to effective vulnerability management. SASE and SOAR Implementations Growing: Sixty-six percent of respondents say their organizations have fully or partially implemented Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), while 72% continue to significantly or moderately use Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) to reduce cyber threats. Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans (CSIRPs): Fifty-one percent of respondents say their organizations have a CSIRP applied consistently across the entire enterprise, up from 46% in 2024. The effectiveness of CSIRPs in minimizing the consequences of cybersecurity incidents has increased from 50% of respondents in 2024 to 57% of respondents in 2025. "Our independent research for Optiv reveals that organizations are making strategic investments in technology, processes and people to combat increasingly sophisticated threats," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute. "The growing adoption of AI, machine learning and automation technologies signals a significant shift in how organizations approach cybersecurity defense, focusing on both prevention and rapid response capabilities." Findings from Optiv's report are based on responses from 620 U.S.-based IT and IT security practitioners familiar with their organizations' strategies to manage threats and risks. For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit Optiv Security: Secure greatness. ® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit About Ponemon Institute: Ponemon Institute is dedicated to independent research and education that advances responsible information and privacy management practices within business and government. Our mission is to conduct high quality, empirical studies on critical issues affecting the management and security of sensitive information about people and organizations. We uphold strict data confidentiality, privacy and ethical research standards. We do not collect any personally identifiable information from individuals (or company identifiable information in our business research). Furthermore, we have strict quality standards to ensure that subjects are not asked extraneous, irrelevant or improper questions.
Fox News
20-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Cyberattacks on nursing homes: How to protect your loved ones
Taking care of your loved ones comes in many forms: cooking a warm meal after a long day, lending a listening ear when life gets tough, sending a check-in text just because or making sure they receive the right support at a nursing home. But as recent events have shown, care shouldn't stop there. Physical and mental well-being are essential, but protecting finances and personal information is just as important. I'll walk you through some steps you can take and some services worth considering to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Scammers and fraudsters often have no moral compass, and they increasingly target the most vulnerable, especially nursing homes and the personal data of their residents. Take the case of Hillcrest Nursing Home, the victim of a cyberattack that led to a data breach affecting more than 100,000 people. Names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, patient records, treatment information, insurance details and provider data — all leaked in a single incident. The good news? There are things you can do to help safeguard your loved ones' financial and personal data in the event of a similar breach. In the first few months of 2025 alone, more than half a dozen nursing homes have reported some form of cyberattack. Experts say elderly patients are being targeted because they're simply easier marks, from limited digital literacy to a lower likelihood of regularly monitoring their financial or medical accounts. Add to that the often outdated and vulnerable IT infrastructure of nursing homes, and you've got a prime target. As a security advisor from Optiv, a cybersecurity solutions company, explains, these centers typically operate on tight budgets, which means cybersecurity isn't always a top priority — or even feasible at the level it should be. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but, with the right precautions, you can protect your loved ones from falling victim to these threats. Here's a guide to six essential actions you can take to safeguard their personal and financial information. Data breaches usually happen for one reason — financial gain. This often involves selling stolen information to scammers or hackers who use it for fraudulent activities, such as running credit fraud schemes. Since many forms of identity theft revolve around credit accounts, it's crucial to take action if your or a loved one's personal data has been exposed. One of the most effective ways to prevent credit fraud is by placing a security freeze on your credit accounts. A security freeze stops anyone from opening new accounts, issuing new cards or conducting any credit-related activities in your name while the freeze is in place. If managing this process feels overwhelming, consider using an identity theft protection service. These services can handle placing and managing security freezes on your behalf, saving you time and ensuring the process is done correctly. Many of these services also offer additional features, such as credit monitoring and alerts, to help you stay on top of potential threats to your personal information. Taking this step can significantly reduce the risk of identity theft and provide peace of mind that your financial information is secure. Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals. See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft. A fraud alert is an extra layer of protection for your credit accounts. Like a credit freeze, you can set it up with all three credit bureaus. When you activate a fraud alert, it notifies the bureaus that there may be suspicious activity on your account. As a result, any attempts to open new credit or make changes will be looked at more carefully. Equifax: You can place a fraud alert online or by calling their customer support at (888) 298-0045. Experian: Place a fraud alert online or contact their customer service at (888) 397-3742. TransUnion: You can place a fraud alert online or call them at (800) 916-8800. Now that your credit accounts are secured, there's one more step worth taking, a broader layer of protection. I'm talking about personal data removal services. These companies specialize in removing your personal information from the internet. With how easy it is for someone to find details like your name, address, contact info, relatives and more, you and your loved ones are at greater risk for scams and identity theft. This is especially true for older adults, who are often seen as easier targets by scammers. Even just for peace of mind, it's worth taking this extra step. There are plenty of services out there that tackle this issue. Check out my top picks for data removal services here. Install strong antivirus software to further safeguard your loved ones' devices and personal information. Strong antivirus programs help block malware, spyware and phishing attempts that can lead to identity theft. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Encourage your loved ones to regularly review their bank and credit card statements for any suspicious transactions or do it for them. Early detection can help prevent significant financial loss. Many elderly people fall victim to scams due to limited digital literacy. Providing basic cybersecurity education, such as recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious links and using strong passwords, can significantly reduce their risk of being targeted. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 here. Remember that protecting your loved ones from cyber threats and identity theft is an ongoing process. It's not just about taking a few steps and forgetting about it. It's about continually updating your strategies as new threats emerge. By combining these measures, like freezing credit accounts, using fraud alerts, removing personal data from the internet, installing strong antivirus software, regularly reviewing financial statements and educating them on internet safety, you can significantly reduce the risk of identity theft and provide peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. Have you or a loved one ever been a victim of a cyberattack or identity theft? How did you handle it? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Optiv Wins 2025 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year Award for North America
DENVER, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, announced today that it has received the 2025 Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year Award for North America. Optiv is recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers combine the speed and scale of Google Cloud's technological capabilities with Optiv's deep expertise across all cybersecurity domains — prioritizing the ability to reduce risk in an increasingly volatile cyber threat landscape. "Google Cloud's Partner Awards recognize partners who have created outsized value for customers through the delivery of innovative solutions and a high level of expertise," said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem, Google Cloud. "We're proud to announce Optiv as a 2025 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and celebrate their impact enabling customer success over the past year." The Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award builds on the companies' existing relationship and aims to further innovate on security operations for data efficacy, integration and analytics, cloud migrations, threat intelligence, and generative AI levers to improve clients' security posture and cyber resilience. "Strong, meaningful partnerships — such as the one with Google Cloud — are a catalyst for mutual growth and success," said Scott Goree, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, Alliances and Ecosystems at Optiv. "This award speaks to our collaborative commitment toward data-driven results while focusing on a client-first approach that best positions them to combat the evolving attack surface." Optiv's partnership with Google Cloud brings clients scalable security operations solutions, incident response and remediation, end-to-end SecOps transformation and third-party solutions through Google Cloud Marketplace. For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit Follow Optiv LinkedIn: Facebook: YouTube: Blog: Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Optiv Security Inc.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anomali and Consortium Expand Partnership to Deliver Industry-Leading Cybersecurity Automation and Risk Reduction
Strengthened collaboration combines intelligence-driven security automation and risk-based decision-making to help enterprises combat evolving cyber threats REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anomali, the leading global AI-powered Security and IT Operations Platform, today announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Consortium, a premier cybersecurity concierge, to enhance cybersecurity automation, orchestration, and risk reduction for enterprises. This comes on the heels of Consortium's acquisition of cyber risk quantification startup, Metrics That Matter® (MTM®), strengthening its Next Generation VAR (NGVAR) offerings to provide customers with real-time, data-driven insights that transform cyber risk into actionable intelligence. By leveraging the Metrics That Matter framework, Consortium ensures cybersecurity investments directly translate into risk reduction and operational effectiveness. Combined with Anomali's advanced analytics and automation, this partnership enhances the delivery of actionable threat intelligence and risk-based security solutions, providing customers with a data-driven, efficient, and scalable approach to cybersecurity. Through this enhanced partnership, Anomali and Consortium are equipping security teams with: Automated Threat Intelligence – Transforming raw data into prioritized, actionable insights to enable faster response times Advanced Orchestration – Seamless integration with security operations to reduce dwell time and manual workload Risk Quantification – A unique blend of Anomali's analytics and Consortium's Metrics That Matter to ensure security investments drive measurable outcomes "Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, with the annual cost of cybercrime projected to reach $10.5 trillion," said Anthony Aurigemma, CRO at Anomali. "Through our expanded partnership with Consortium, we're not just delivering better intelligence—we're enabling security teams to proactively outmaneuver threats, reduce complexity, and turn cybersecurity investments into real, measurable impact." With a proven track record in cybersecurity, Consortium's leadership team brings deep expertise and industry influence. CEO Neil Ungerott helped scale Optiv from $50 million to $3.5 billion in revenue, and Andrew Barnett (CTO) and Jonathan Sabatini (CRO) bring strategic and sales depth. Their history together—spanning Accuvant, Optiv, and now Consortium—drives a consultative, high-touch approach to security. "Together, Anomali and Consortium are delivering one of the only truly comprehensive security solutions on the market," said Andrew Barnett, CTO at Consortium. "By aligning cutting-edge automation with a proven risk-based framework, we provide organizations with an unmatched ability to defend against today's most sophisticated cyber threats." Customers across industries rely on Anomali and Consortium to streamline threat detection, enhance security automation, and make data-driven risk decisions. To learn more about how Anomali and Consortium deliver security solutions that drive measurable outcomes and empower organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats, visit About Anomali Anomali delivers the leading AI-Powered Security and IT Operations Platform. Only Anomali combines ETL, SIEM, Next-Gen SIEM, XDR, UEBA, SOAR, and TIP into one powerful platform. At the center is the Anomali Copilot, which navigates a proprietary cloud-native Data Lake to drive first-in-market speed, scale, and performance at a fraction of the cost. Modernize security and IT operations to protect and accelerate your organization with better analytics, visibility, productivity, and talent retention. Be Different. Be the Anomali. Learn more at About Consortium Consortium is the premier cybersecurity concierge. As an advisor, product reseller, and managed service provider, we give you confidence and peace of mind in knowing your business objectives, risks, and cybersecurity posture are aligned and optimized. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: anomali@
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Anomali and Consortium Expand Partnership to Deliver Industry-Leading Cybersecurity Automation and Risk Reduction
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 20, 2025-- Anomali, the leading global AI-powered Security and IT Operations Platform, today announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Consortium, a premier cybersecurity concierge, to enhance cybersecurity automation, orchestration, and risk reduction for enterprises. This comes on the heels of Consortium's acquisition of cyber risk quantification startup, Metrics That Matter® (MTM®), strengthening its Next Generation VAR (NGVAR) offerings to provide customers with real-time, data-driven insights that transform cyber risk into actionable intelligence. By leveraging the Metrics That Matter framework, Consortium ensures cybersecurity investments directly translate into risk reduction and operational effectiveness. Combined with Anomali's advanced analytics and automation, this partnership enhances the delivery of actionable threat intelligence and risk-based security solutions, providing customers with a data-driven, efficient, and scalable approach to cybersecurity. Through this enhanced partnership, Anomali and Consortium are equipping security teams with: Automated Threat Intelligence – Transforming raw data into prioritized, actionable insights to enable faster response times Advanced Orchestration – Seamless integration with security operations to reduce dwell time and manual workload Risk Quantification – A unique blend of Anomali's analytics and Consortium's Metrics That Matter to ensure security investments drive measurable outcomes 'Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, with the annual cost of cybercrime projected to reach $10.5 trillion,' said Anthony Aurigemma, CRO at Anomali. 'Through our expanded partnership with Consortium, we're not just delivering better intelligence—we're enabling security teams to proactively outmaneuver threats, reduce complexity, and turn cybersecurity investments into real, measurable impact.' With a proven track record in cybersecurity, Consortium's leadership team brings deep expertise and industry influence. CEO Neil Ungerott helped scale Optiv from $50 million to $3.5 billion in revenue, and Andrew Barnett (CTO) and Jonathan Sabatini (CRO) bring strategic and sales depth. Their history together—spanning Accuvant, Optiv, and now Consortium—drives a consultative, high-touch approach to security. 'Together, Anomali and Consortium are delivering one of the only truly comprehensive security solutions on the market,' said Andrew Barnett, CTO at Consortium. 'By aligning cutting-edge automation with a proven risk-based framework, we provide organizations with an unmatched ability to defend against today's most sophisticated cyber threats.' Customers across industries rely on Anomali and Consortium to streamline threat detection, enhance security automation, and make data-driven risk decisions. To learn more about how Anomali and Consortium deliver security solutions that drive measurable outcomes and empower organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats, visit About Anomali Anomali delivers the leading AI-Powered Security and IT Operations Platform. Only Anomali combines ETL, SIEM, Next-Gen SIEM, XDR, UEBA, SOAR, and TIP into one powerful platform. At the center is the Anomali Copilot, which navigates a proprietary cloud-native Data Lake to drive first-in-market speed, scale, and performance at a fraction of the cost. Modernize security and IT operations to protect and accelerate your organization with better analytics, visibility, productivity, and talent retention. Be Different. Be the Anomali. Learn more at Consortium is the premier cybersecurity concierge. As an advisor, product reseller, and managed service provider, we give you confidence and peace of mind in knowing your business objectives, risks, and cybersecurity posture are aligned and optimized. SOURCE: Anomali Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/20/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 03/20/2025 09:00 AM
