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Security Talk

Keep the conversation going

October 2, 2020

When I first entered the security industry, it was in the early 2000s. There was no social media, no iPhones, no podcasts. My first security tradeshow happened to be ISC West. Not only was I overwhelmed by the technology and the learning curve of understanding organizational and enterprise-level risks, mitigation and solutions, but I was struck by the sheer size of the show.

New York’s investigation of Dunkin Donuts results in a promise to abide by the SHIELD Act’s requirements

Erik Dullea

October 2, 2020

The New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) reached a Consent and Stipulation Agreement with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (Dunkin), which obligates the company to implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program to protect customers’ private information. The terms of the consent agreement are similar to the terms New York reached with Zoom earlier this year regarding inadequate data security practices, and strongly resemble the reasonable security measures described in the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act).

Report illustrates severity of COVID-19 impact on global supply chains

October 2, 2020

Some industries experienced more upheaval than others. The survey found that 65% of supply chains in aerospace and defense, on average, were disrupted by the pandemic.

Small businesses don't think cyberattacks are a threat

Top targets for cybercriminals do not recognize they are at risk

October 1, 2020

Though nearly half of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, only 37% of small business owners reported believing they are at risk to fall victim to a cyberattack.

Ethical hackers earned $45M in 2019 and 2020

Hackers earned $45M in the last 12 months

October 1, 2020

Ethical hackers earned $44,754,742 million collectively from bug bounties in the last 12 months and reported 60,000 valid vulnerabilities.

ESET Research uncovers APT-C-23 group’s new Android spyware masked as Threema and Telegram

October 1, 2020

ESET researchers have analyzed a new version of Android spyware used by APT-C-23, a threat group active since at least 2017 that is known for mainly targeting the Middle East. The new spyware, detected by ESET security products as Android/SpyC23.A, builds upon previously reported versions with extended espionage functionality, new stealth features and updated C&C communication.

Leadership & Management

We hold leaders to impossible standards. That’s good.

Michael Gips

October 1, 2020

A reverend. An FBI Director. A Fortune 1000 CEO. A British Prime Minister. Four individuals representing widely different aspects of life: spirituality, law and order, business, politics.

Career Intelligence

How to avoid working for a terrible security leader

Jerry J. Brennan

October 1, 2020

During your security career, it is highly likely at some point that you will come across someone in a leadership role whose personality and style characteristics create an environment that is toxic and stressful. If you are in the unfortunate position of working for that individual while you are seeking new career opportunities, it may be time to reflect on any early warning indicators you may have missed.

Corning takes unified approach to pandemic response

A tightly coordinated pandemic response effort from Corning’s global security group enabled the company to continue business operations while protecting its employees, locations and communities.

Maggie Shein

October 1, 2020

A tightly coordinated pandemic response effort from Corning’s global security group enabled the company to continue business operations while protecting its employees, locations and communities.

Arizona county mandates quarantine for any worker leaving for work to a high-risk area amid COVID-19

County in Ariz. requires employees that travel to high-risk areas to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival home

September 30, 2020

Employees in Pima County, Arizona who travel to any high-risk COVID-19 area will not be permitted to return to work for 14 consecutive days after returning home.