Articles Tagged with ''cyber security''

Strong online and mobile security, coupled with the rollout of EMV chip cards in the US means cybercriminals are changing tactics, exploiting the weakest link in the organization: the call center.

The risks associated with cyberattacks have now become the topic of discussion at the senior most levels within organizations for many reasons.

Nearly three out of four organizations have been plagued by at least one security breach or incident in the past year, with about 60 percent of breaches categorized as serious.

Hacking a connected car in Michigan could warrant up to a life sentence behind bars if recently proposed legislation is passed into law.

As the prominence of social media has grown, so too has the number of criminals preying on those who use it.
 

While the majority of global organizations say that it is ‘vital’ their organization is insured against information security breaches, less than half (41%) are fully covered for both security breaches and data loss and a third have dedicated cybersecurity insurance.

Consumers were promised a new level of security after the October 1, 2015 EMV (for chip-based card technology) deadline. But now, six months later, how much has really changed?

According to a new study, 81 percent of IT professionals are confident in their ability to protect sensitive customer data. However, this assurance does not extend to their organization’s business partners.

Students can graduate from any one of the top 10 U.S. computer science programs without taking a single course on cybersecurity.
 

The White House has announced members of a commission to strengthen U.S. cyber defenses.