180 Cybersecurity's Automation Imperative
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JUNE 20, 2019
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Cybersecurity: Building Better Teams
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 29, 2019
Deborah Kish of Fasoo on Rethinking the Approach When it comes to rethinking how enterprises structure their cybersecurity teams, Deborah Kish of Fasoo says that teamwork and better coordination among stakeholders are essential
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Cybersecurity's Week From Hell
Data Breach Today
MAY 17, 2019
Is this cybersecurity's new normal Fix WhatsApp, Windows, Cisco and CPUs From Intel - Pending Patch Availability Multiple flaws - all serious, exploitable and some already being actively exploited - came to light this week.
Cybersecurity Firm Imperva Discloses Breach
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 27, 2019
“Even if the vendor in question is a cybersecurity company, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re eating their own dog food.”
Government Agencies Field More Cybersecurity Maturity Models
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Pentagon and the Department of Energy are pitching new or revised cybersecurity capability maturity models to help their sectors prioritize cybersecurity investments and refine processes and controls. But should they defer to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework instead
Australia to Update National Cybersecurity Strategy
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Government Invites Feedback on Addressing Cyber Challenges The Australian government is looking to update its national cybersecurity strategy by 2020.
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On Cybersecurity Insurance
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Good paper on cybersecurity insurance: both the history and the promise for the future. academicpapers cybersecurity insurance riskassessment risksFrom the conclusion: Policy makers have long held high hopes for cyber insurance as a tool for improving security.
Creating a 'Defensible' Cybersecurity Program
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 27, 2019
Tom Scholtz of Gartner Says Flexible, Executive-Endorsed Programs Succeed Organizations need to create a "defensible" cybersecurity program that has a mandate and executive endorsement, says Gartner's Tom Scholtz.
NSA Launches New Cybersecurity Directorate
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 5, 2019
NSA is redefining its cybersecurity mission and with the Cybersecurity Directorate it will enhance its partnerships with unclassified collaboration and information sharing. ” The State of Cybersecurity. What the NSA’s Directorate Means for Cybersecurity.
Electrical Grid Cybersecurity Measure Advances
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Proposed Legislation Calls for Development of National Strategy A proposal that won U.S. House approval Wednesday calls for crafting a strategy for securing the nation's electrical grid. It also would create a two-year pilot program within the U.S.
Government Shutdown: Experts Fear Deep Cybersecurity Impact
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 11, 2019
government shutdown is impacting agencies integral to the nation's cybersecurity readiness, and experts fear its long-term impact on the country's cyberattack response capabilities, as well as the risk that it will drive away desperately needed new cybersecurity talent from entering public service
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Trump Shakeup Impacts Cybersecurity Policy
Data Breach Today
APRIL 9, 2019
cybersecurity policy, as the agencies play a key role in securing infrastructure and investigating financial cybercrime.
FEC: Campaigns Can Use Discounted Cybersecurity Services
Krebs on Security
JULY 11, 2019
Federal Election Commission (FEC) said today political campaigns can accept discounted cybersecurity services from companies without running afoul of existing campaign finance laws, provided those companies already do the same for other non-political entities. The U.S.
Watchdog Finds DOE Falling Short on Cybersecurity
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Energy Department's Inspector General finds that the agency is prone to making the same cybersecurity mistakes year-after-year. Audit Finds Vulnerabilities in Energy Department's Unclassified Systems An audit from the U.S.
Resources for Measuring Cybersecurity
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Kathryn Waldron at R Street has collected all of the different resources and methodologies for measuring cybersecurity. cybersecurity riskassessment
Congress Approves New DHS Cybersecurity Agency
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Bill Creating Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Awaits President's Signature The United States will soon officially have a single agency that takes the lead role for cybersecurity.
Teaching Cybersecurity Policy
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Peter Swire proposes a a pedagogic framework for teaching cybersecurity policy. cybersecurity networksecuritySpecifically, he makes real the old joke about adding levels to the OSI networking stack: an organizational layer, a government layer, and an international layer.
The Role of DNS in Cybersecurity
Data Breach Today
JUNE 21, 2019
Stuart Reed of Nominet on Improving Visibility DNS is cybersecurity's best-kept secret for eliminating threats, says Stuart Reed of Nominet, who explains the value of analyzing traffic
A "Department of Cybersecurity"
Schneier on Security
APRIL 17, 2019
Presidential candidate John Delaney has announced a plan to create a Department of Cybersecurity. cybersecurity infrastructure internetofthings nationalsecuritypolicyI have long been in favor of a new federal agency to deal with Internet -- and especially Internet of Things -- security.
HHS Proposes Allowing Cybersecurity Donations to Doctors
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Safe Harbor' Would Modify Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Regulations Federal regulators are proposing a "safe harbor" that would permit hospitals to donate certain cybersecurity software and services to physicians.
Cybersecurity Leadership: The Next Generation
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 9, 2019
IoT, the cloud, third-party risk - we hear a lot about how the cybersecurity risk surface and threat landscape have evolved. But what about the new business demands on cybersecurity leaders? Christopher Hetner, former global CISO at GE Capital, shares insights
Medical Device Cybersecurity: 3 Alerts Issued
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
CERT, a Unit of CISA, Warns of Vulnerabilities That Need Mitigation Federal regulators have recently issued three advisories on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in medical devices.
The Future of Cybersecurity Education - Part 1
Data Breach Today
MARCH 22, 2019
ISACA and (ISC)2 on Meeting Changing Demands of Industry, Students What is the role of professional certification companies in the cybersecurity education ecosystem?
Government Shutdown Hampers Cybersecurity
Adam Levin
JANUARY 9, 2019
Government has impacted federal cybersecurity according to several reports. 80% of the National Protection and Programs Directorate , which oversees the Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis and the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications. The ongoing shutdown of the U.S.
Yet Another IoT Cybersecurity Document
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
This one is from NIST: " Considerations for Managing Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks." cybersecurity internetofthings nistIt's still in draft. Remember, there are many others.
Proactive Mitigation: A Cybersecurity Imperative
Data Breach Today
JUNE 13, 2019
Akamai's Jay Coley on Blunting Hackers by Blocking Emerging Types of Attacks A top cybersecurity imperative for organizations is to "take proactive mitigation before an event even occurs" by tracking attack trends and mitigating against emerging types of attacks, says Akamai's Jay Coley
AT&T Cybersecurity Sets Sights on Threat Intelligence
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2019
Javvad Malik on New Entity's Role in Cybersecurity Market AT&T has just re-branded its AlienVault acquisition as AT&T Cybersecurity. Javvad Malik, security advocate for the firm, explains its place in the global market and how it will impact delivery of threat intelligence
Medical Device Cybersecurity: A Team Approach
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
All healthcare industry stakeholders must take critical steps to address the cybersecurity of connected medical devices, says Jennifer Covich Bordenick, CEO of of the eHealth Initiative and Foundation, an advocacy group that has issued a new report on the subject
Nine 2019 Cybersecurity Predictions
Security Affairs
JANUARY 8, 2019
Wondering about the state of global cybersecurity in 2019? Wonder no more with these nine cybersecurity predictions for where the new year will take us — and what it means for our digital properties, online lives and livelihoods.
Healthcare Cybersecurity Info Sharing Resource Unveiled
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
A new resource designed to help healthcare organizations of all sizes engage in cybersecurity information sharing is now available. Errol Weiss, who helped create the "cybersecurity matrix," describes how to use it
Most Americans Fail Cybersecurity Quiz
Threatpost
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Facebook Mobile Security Privacy Vulnerabilities Web Security 2FA americans cybersecurity awareness HTTPS Instagram Pew Research Center Phishing WhatsAppStudy participants fail to correctly identify core security concepts and tools to help them stay safe online.
NSA Announces New Cybersecurity Directorate
Adam Levin
JULY 25, 2019
National Security Agency announced the formation of a new Cybersecurity Directorate earlier this week. The establishment of the directorate is part of a wider move on the part of the Federal Government to bolster the effectiveness of its cybersecurity, both defensively and offensively. .
President's Proposed 2020 Budget: Impact on Cybersecurity
Data Breach Today
MARCH 12, 2019
Some Agencies Would See Steep Cuts; Others Would Get Funding for Cyber Efforts The Trump administration's proposed fiscal 2020 budget calls for substantial cuts at many non-defense agencies, but it would provide extra funding for certain cybersecurity-related efforts
Congress Considers IoT Cybersecurity Legislation - Again
Data Breach Today
MARCH 15, 2019
Congress is hoping that the third time is the charm for an internet of things cybersecurity bill that would set minimum security standards for the connected devices that the federal government purchases for various projects
Analysis: The Cybersecurity Risks Major Corporations Face
Data Breach Today
JUNE 14, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features a deep dive into an analysis of the cybersecurity risks that publicly traded companies face.
Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Data Breach Today
MARCH 1, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features Greg Touhill, the United States' first federal CISO, discussing how "reskilling" can help fill cybersecurity job vacancies. Plus, California considers tougher breach notification requirements; curtailing the use of vulnerable mobile networks
Trump Order Aims to Boost Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
Data Breach Today
MAY 3, 2019
Executive Order Creates a 'Cybersecurity Competition' to Offer Rewards President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that offers a mix of incentives and new guidelines aimed at hiring and retaining more security pros to work within the federal government.
Gamification Can Transform Company Cybersecurity Culture
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Implementing game mechanics and competition into the mix can incentivize employees to improve their cybersecurity posture.
Open Cybersecurity Alliance: In Pursuit of Interoperability
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 17, 2019
With 18 Vendors on Board, Experts Assess New Group's Chances for Success Eighteen technology companies have formed the Open Cybersecurity Alliance to foster the development of open source tools to improve interoperability and data sharing between cybersecurity applications.
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