Articles Tagged with ''cyber attacks''

Cisco 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report predicts New “Destruction of Service” Attacks

July 24, 2017

The Cisco® 2017 Midyear Cybersecurity Report (MCR) uncovers the rapid evolution of threats and the increasing magnitude of attacks, and forecasts potential “destruction of service” (DeOS) attacks.

Global Cyberattack Could Cost $121 Billion

July 18, 2017

Global insurer Lloyd’s of London warned that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy more than $120 billion.

DDoS Attacks Grow with a New Twist!

Kevin Coleman

July 10, 2017

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against business, government, industry as well as military and intelligence systems continue as strong as ever.

5 Secrets for Cyber Incident Response

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2017

In theory, responding to a data breach should be straightforward.

3 Questions to Improve Cyber Incident Recovery

Steven Chabinsky

July 1, 2017

The NIST Cybersecurity Frame-work focuses twice on the concept of improvement, doing so within both the Respond and the Recover functions.

Learning from the U.S. Military: How Solar-Powered Microgrids Can Improve Your Company’s Security

Joshua M. Pearce

June 27, 2017

Similar to the U.S. military, modern companies would be crippled without power from the electric grid.

How to Change Behavior for Stronger Security System Cybersecurity

How Healthy Are Your Cybersecurity Habits?

Robert K. Brown

June 27, 2017

There is a world of difference between knowing the right thing to do and actually following through and doing it. Think about doctors who repeatedly remind their patients to quit smoking, or to be careful with their cholesterol, to get regular exercise and adopt healthier eating habits instead of eating bacon with every meal. We know what we should do. Quite often, though, that knowledge is not enough to actually change our behavior.

Preparing for Inevitable Cyberattacks on Physical Security Systems

Tips on Pre- and Post-Installation Readiness

John Bartolac

June 13, 2017

When it comes to potential cyberattacks, the Boy Scouts’ motto says it all: “Be prepared.” In other words, make sure you’re always in a state of readiness. This is especially true when you’re talking about installing multi-component security solutions.

Cybercrime to Cost Global Business $8 Trillion in the Next 5 Years

May 31, 2017

Criminal data breaches will cost businesses a total of $8 trillion over the next 5 years, due to higher levels of Internet connectivity and inadequate enterprise wide security.

New Executive Order Changes Cybersecurity Requirements for Federal Agencies

May 11, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to bolster the government’s cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

ON DEMAND: Business-impacting events such as severe weather, man-made disasters, and supply chain disruption are increasing in frequency and making impacts around the globe.

A head of state needs heart surgery at your facility. High-profile members of a national sports team are getting updated vaccinations. What do you do when you get the call?