Information security laws, investigations and ethics
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Free Guide: Root Causes of the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
Our editorial director sat down with David Shearer, CEO of (ISC)², for a Q&A where they discussed what is (and isn’t) contributing to the cybersecurity skills shortage in the United States and how to fix the problem.
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April 08, 2019
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Data breach legislation proposes jail time for CIO, HR execs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes a swing at corporate negligence in new legislation that may create jail risk for the C-suite. The bill is unlikely to advance, however.
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February 08, 2019
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Risk & Repeat: Apple restores enterprise certificates for Facebook, Google
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at Apple's decision to temporarily revoke Facebook's and Google's enterprise certificates following reports of questionable app activity.
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January 22, 2019
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DNC lawsuit claims Russian hackers attacked again after midterms
A Democratic National Committee lawsuit regarding Russian cyberattacks in the lead-up to the 2016 election now also claims Russia attacked DNC systems after the 2018 midterms.
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January 11, 2019
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Kaspersky Lab aided NSA hacking tools investigation
News roundup: According to a new report from Politico, Kaspersky Lab aided the NSA in catching alleged data thief Harold Martin. Plus, telecoms are selling customer data, and more.
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How to comply with the California privacy act
Organizations that handle California consumer data have a year to comply with CCPA. Expert Steven Weil discusses what enterprises need to know about the California privacy law. Continue Reading
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hacktivism
Hacktivism is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose. Continue Reading
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Self-sovereign identity: How will regulations affect it?
Will laws like GDPR and PSD2 force enterprises to change their identity management strategies? Expert Bianca Lopes talks regulations, self-sovereign identity and blockchain. Continue Reading
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Diversity at cybersecurity conferences is too important to ignore
Diversity at cybersecurity conferences became a hot topic in early 2018. Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton discusses why it takes more work to get women in security on stage. Continue Reading
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Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act: Should we 'hack back'?
With the proposal of the Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act, individuals would be able to 'hack back' when information is stolen. Matt Pascucci makes the case against the bill. Continue Reading
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Consumer expectations, GDPR complicate data privacy protection
Xerox CISO Alissa Johnson says U.S. companies will be forced to reconsider their information protection strategies as consumers' data privacy protection expectations evolve. Continue Reading
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CISO tackles banking cybersecurity and changing roles
Over the course of his career in security, Thomas Hill has held varied positions that inform his views on both technological specifics and strategic roles in modern corporations. Continue Reading
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Why a unified local government security program is crucial
When considering a local government cybersecurity program, companies must understand the dangers of not having one. Matt Pascucci explains why a program designed to monitor the public sector is crucial. Continue Reading
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Citrix's Peter Lefkowitz on impact of GDPR privacy requirements
New consumer privacy laws are changing the global privacy landscape. Citrix's Peter Lefkowitz explains how Citrix is approaching GDPR compliance and privacy issues in general. Continue Reading
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Women in cybersecurity: How to make conferences more diverse
The lack of women speaking at security conferences might be representative of the low number of women in cybersecurity, but efforts are finally being made to close the gender gap. Continue Reading
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When does the clock start for GDPR data breach notification?
As new GDPR data breach notification rules go into effect, companies must be ready to move faster than before. Mimecast's Marc French explains what will change and how to cope. Continue Reading
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What will GDPR data portability mean for enterprises?
Enforcement of the EU's Global Data Protection Regulation is coming soon. Mimecast's Marc French discusses the big questions about GDPR data portability for enterprises. Continue Reading