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Former security exec at Michael's Bud Homeyer joins Interface

August 3, 2021

Former security exec at Michael's Bud Homeyer joins Interface as Executive Vice President - Enterprise Solutions.

Jason Shockey joins Cenlar as CISO

August 3, 2021

Cenlar FSB, mortgage loan subservicer and federally chartered wholesale bank, announced Jason Shockey as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

44% of cloud privileges are misconfigured

August 3, 2021

An estimated 44% of cloud user privileges are misconfigured, leaving companies at risk, according to Varonis’s 2021 SaaS Risk Report.

Researchers at Illinois Tech aim to unveil anonymous online extremists using ML and OSINT software

August 3, 2021

Two Illinois Institute of Technology graduate students have published research examining whether extremists can be identified through their anonymous online posts.

NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings

August 3, 2021

NSA released the Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “Securing Wireless Devices in Public Settings,” to help National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) teleworkers identify potential threats and minimize risks to their wireless devices and data.

How to protect against DDoS attacks in a distributed workforce model

Samir Desai

August 3, 2021

It’s important that businesses understand that DDoS attacks aren’t just a blip on the radar; if not handled properly, they can be devastating to the long-term prospects of a business.

Why ethical corporate conduct is integral to competitive edge

Evgeny Likhoded

August 3, 2021

While it’s true that ethics and conduct are matters under the control of humans, financial companies and other entities also have ethical responsibilities, typically enshrined into a corporate code of conduct. When corporate principles aren’t adhered to, and unethical behavior becomes the norm, disaster can ensue.

University of South Australia creates CISO security role

University of South Australia creates top security role

August 2, 2021

The University of South Australia is recruiting its first ever chief information security officer.

Infinet Network Solutions announces Kevin Koelmeyer as Director of Cyber Security and Network Technologies

August 2, 2021

Infinet Network Solutions has appointed former CISO of Somerville, Kevin Koelmeyer, as Director of Cyber Security and Network Technologies.

Intelligence failures regularly occur at large US companies, resulting in physical threats

Active shooter events, threat or harm to CEOs, their family members and employees have occurred due to intelligence failures.

August 2, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, companies embrace hybrid work, employees return to the office and the U.S. opens up, violence and physical threats to businesses are occurring at an unsettling, record-high pace, according to a new study commissioned by the Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence.