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How Strong IT Security Policies Improve Enterprise Mobility

February 18, 2020

It is clear that security and mobility go hand-in-hand, and that to continue to reap the benefits of workplace mobility, potential IT risks must be first addressed.

California’s 'Other' Game-Changer: Complying with the New IoT Cybersecurity Law

Reece Hirsch

February 11, 2020

When California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 327 on September 28, California became the first state to enact legislation expressly governing cybersecurity measures that must be employed by manufacturers of Internet-connected “smart” devices, collectively known as the Internet of Things (IoT). The law, to be codified at California Civil Code Sections 1798.91.04–06, became effective on January 1, 2020.

Strategic Decision Support Centers Increase Public Safety and Responsiveness to Community Needs

Giovanni Gaccione

February 11, 2020

As technologies and laws continue to evolve, and more people move into urban centers, cities are looking for ways to become smarter – and safer. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in an urban area. It is predicted that by 2030, our planet will have 41 mega-cities with more than 10 million inhabitants each. After all, a successful city attracts businesses, fosters innovation and provides incredible opportunities for its citizens. But how do we construct and manage cities so that everything, and everyone, flows smoothly today and in the future? How can we ensure that cities are resilient and continue to succeed as they grow?

FBI, State Dept. Partner with Kenya to Launch Overseas Joint Terrorism Task Force

February 11, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of State have partnered together to assist Kenya in creating the first Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) to be located outside of the United States.

Can Civilians Stop the Bleed?

The work to empower civilians to act as immediate first responders continues.

Maria Henriquez

February 7, 2020

Can civilians be trained to Stop the Bleed and effectively assist victims prior to the arrival of first responders?

The Top 20 Cybersecurity Conferences to Attend in 2020

Maria Henriquez

February 6, 2020

Taking place across the U.S. and the world, cybersecurity conferences can offer unique opportunities for cybersecurity professionals, such as hands-on workshops, networking and certifications. They also provide cybersecurity leaders with greater security awareness of threats, tactics and best practices needed to effectively thwart attacks on the systems and assets they protect. Here, Security brings you a list of the top 20 cybersecurity conferences in the U.S. in 2020.

Cybercrime Breaches Cost Corporate Boards Big Time: Have You Done Your Due Diligence?

John Sileo

February 6, 2020

Back away from the snooze button. This is a $29 million wake-up call you can’t afford to miss. In January 2019, Yahoo’s board agreed to pay the enormous $29 million settlement to its shareholders as the result of cyberattacks that compromised three billion Yahoo user accounts. It was the first time shareholders had successfully held a company responsible for data breaches. And it is a loud warning to corporate boards that they must start paying attention to cyber risks. But are they?

Disappearing DNS: DoT and DoH, Where one Letter Makes a Great Difference

Darren Anstee

February 6, 2020

There seems to be a consensus for advocates of private Internet use that encryption is a good thing, and that encryption of DNS is needed to prevent network operators from gaining visibility into the sites and services their users lookup (and then visit). Two protocols have been created to achieve this encryption: DNS over TLS (DoT) and DNS over HTTPS (DoH). While both offer encryption of DNS data using the same TLS protocol, there are some very important differences:

NIOSH Partners with National Science Foundation to Fund Workplace Robotics Research

February 6, 2020

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF), along with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to make funding available to study collaborative robots (co-robots) in the workplace.

Tim McCreight: Calgary's Trusted Advisor

Find out how Tim McCreight, acting CSO for the city of Calgary, Alberta in Canada, works to ensure organizational resilience.

Maria Henriquez

February 5, 2020

As the Acting CSO for the city of Calgary, Alberta, what security controls and models does Tim McCreight rely on to protect assets, employees and information?