Cybersecurity News

Internet Crime on the Rise; Reaches $1.3 Billion in 2016

June 27, 2017

The financial loss from cybercrime in the U.S. exceeded $1.3 billion in 2016, a rise of 24 percent, according to a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Report Says Organizations Are Not Ready for Global Security Risks and Regulations

June 27, 2017

An Experian Data Breach Resolution and Ponemon Institute industry study says that while companies generally are aware of and intimidated by global privacy and data security regulations, they fail to properly understand and address necessary organizational changes to comply.

Americans Rate National Security as New Top Security Concern

June 20, 2017

U.S. consumers rate national security in relation to war or terrorism as their top security concern, though fears over viruses/malware and hacking are rising dramatically.

Cost of a Data Breach Dropped 10 Percent Globally in 2017

June 20, 2017

IBM's 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study has found that the average cost of a data breach is $3.62 million globally, a 10 percent decline since 2016.

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.

The Best Online Schools for Master's in Cybersecurity Degree

June 8, 2017

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has released their picks of the 20 best online schools for Master's in Cybersecurity degree programs.

Consumers Prioritize Convenience Over Security While on Vacation

June 7, 2017

A survey has found that despite the benefits experienced from unplugging, most individuals prefer to stay connected.

Fraud Has Decreased Nearly 35% Since 2016

June 3, 2017

eCommerce fraud as a percent of sales dollars has been declining across the board, except for two industries, since the first quarter of 2016.

Is Cybersecurity Part of Your Customer Service Policy?

For ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in Florida, the path to data breach preparedness began with the realization that great customer service extends to customers’ data.

Claire Meyer

June 1, 2017

If a data breach can happen to Home Depot and Target, it can happen to us,” says Lee Bailey, Director of IT Security and Operations for ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a mid-sized business in Florida with 140 locations and around 1,000 employees.

From the ER to the Executive Suite, Hospitals Tighten Up

From the ER to the C-Suite, Hospitals Tighten Up Security

Behavioral health, the pharmacy, the ER and the labor-and-delivery areas remain large areas of security focus for hospitals.

Ed Finkel

June 1, 2017

Hospitals are places for healing the sick and wounded, but unfortunately given their necessarily open nature they can be challenging environments to physically secure – potentially leading to additional medical emergencies.