Information security laws, investigations and ethics
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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
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May 16, 2019
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May'19
New executive order moves to ban Huawei
U.S. businesses are barred from dealing with Huawei following an executive order from the White House and the additions of Huawei and its affiliates to a trade blacklist.
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May 15, 2019
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Women in cybersecurity work to grow voice in US lawmaking
To encourage more input from women in cybersecurity in the legislative process, the Executive Women's Forum went to Washington to discuss key issues with Congress.
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May 10, 2019
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May'19
Symantec CEO Greg Clark unexpectedly steps down
Cybersecurity giant Symantec is searching for a new CEO once again after Greg Clark unexpectedly resigned from the vendor after three years at the helm.
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April 22, 2019
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Marcus 'MalwareTech' Hutchins pleads guilty to Kronos charges
Marcus 'MalwareTech' Hutchins, known as being an integral player in stopping the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, pleads guilty to conspiring to create and distribute the Kronos banking Trojan.
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cyberterrorism
According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any 'premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by ... Continue Reading
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading
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USA Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act is a law enacted in 2001, granting new and extended data-collection abilities to federal agencies in an effort to combat terrorism after the September 11 attacks. 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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Compliance rules usher in new era for personal data privacy policy
With the rollout of data privacy regulations, individual data rights and the right to be forgotten are forcing organizations to re-examine how they handle customer information. 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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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