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News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

The Last Watchdog

21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Chicago, Ill.,

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters (EdgeRouters) to evade detection in cyber operations worldwide.

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Estonian National charged with helping Russia acquire U.S. hacking tools and electronics

Security Affairs

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. manufacturers on behalf of Russian end-users, including defense contractors and other Russian government agencies.

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NEW TECH: DataLocker introduces encrypted flash drive — with key pad

The Last Watchdog

One sliver of the $90 billion, or so, companies are expected to spend this year on cybersecurity products and services is an estimated $85 million they will shell out for encrypted flash drives. A chance meeting – in an elevator, no less – led to Kim veering over to the cybersecurity industry. Related: How DataLocker got its start h.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

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The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act: Senate Passes Sweeping $250 Billion Bill to Bolster Scientific Innovation and Compete With China

Data Matters

semiconductor production, scientific research, development of artificial intelligence, and space exploration in the face of growing economic, technological, and military competition from China. cybersecurity or engage in the theft of trade secrets. Senate adopted by a 68-32 vote S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.,

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in August 2020 – 36.6 million records breached

IT Governance

Meanwhile, you can stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our Weekly Round-up or visiting our blog. Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.