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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

eSecurity Planet

In a 2003 interview Mitnick claimed he never used stolen information or destroyed data during his hacks. Mitnik claimed that the government was less worried about the accuracy of the charges and more worried about making an example of Mitnik to discourage other hackers. government to track down offenders or impose punishments.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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Attacks Targeting Oil and Gas Sector Renew Questions About Cybersecurity

Hunton Privacy

Federal oversight of pipeline safety and security is split respectively between the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) and DHS’s Transportation Safety Administration (“TSA”). Pipeline security activities within TSA are led by the Pipeline Security Division.

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The Sainsbury Archive chooses Preservica to create new cloud-based digital archive

Preservica

The Sainsbury Archive contains a vast array of digital materials including advertising, brand assets, marketing campaigns, every issue of the company’s in-house magazine, packaging and product designs, as well as corporate governance records such as meeting minutes, board reports and staff records.

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DOS and DON’TS of a 30(b)(6) Witness Deposition, Part Five

eDiscovery Daily

Depositions of government agencies are explicitly permitted under Rule 30(b)(6), but if the agency happens to be serving as trial counsel in an enforcement action and also conducted or supervised the underlying investigation, many courts refuse to permit the deposition. These include: Securities and Exchange Commission v. McCabe, No.

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The Crowley Company Mourns the Death of Christopher William Crowley

Info Source

At the time, the client base was primarily local, state and federal government entities. Through key acquisitions, Mekel Technology (San Dimas, California) in 2003 and Wicks and Wilson, Ltd. The family firm, located just outside of Washington, D.C., Chris was my mentor. I can only hope to be to someone else what Chris has been to me.