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Centralized supply chain security programs yield efficiency

Finding efficiencies in supply chain security is as simple as enveloping more of your supply chain. Kirsten Provence has led Boeing’s supply chain security program for nearly a decade; here she explains what has propelled efficiency gains by scaling the program using subsidiaries.

Kirsten Provence

June 11, 2021

Finding efficiencies in supply chain security is as simple as enveloping more of your supply chain. Kirsten Provence has led Boeing’s supply chain security program for nearly a decade; here she explains what has propelled efficiency gains by scaling the program using subsidiaries.

Increased cybersecurity mandates coming for state and local governments

Matthew Hodson

June 11, 2021

The past year’s COVID-19 pandemic marked an unparalleled turning point that has completely changed the world as we know it. When businesses and organizations from many industries rushed to establish business continuity from home, hackers took full advantage of the remote work conditions that provided easy targets in unsecure environments. Although people are returning to the office and getting “back to normal,” the idea of evaluating the organization’s cybersecurity posture is becoming more prevalent.

Here’s why your organization needs a security champions program

Jay Paz

June 11, 2021

Let’s take a deep dive into what a security champions program is and tips for developing one.

Zero Trust, a core component of any modern security strategy

Looking to avoid a supply chain hack like Sunburst? CrowdStrike CTO Mike Sentonas says Zero Trust is key.

Mike Sentonas

June 10, 2021

In the spirit of building a solid foundation, Zero Trust security has once again come into the forefront. Whie the concept of Zero Trust is not new, the reality is that not enough organizations have adopted those in IT and security, the concept of identity-centric protection isn’t anything new.

The buyer’s dilemma: Insights and tips on finding the right cybersecurity vendor

Ted Birkhahn

June 10, 2021

Enterprise security professionals face a difficult task. The growth of the cybersecurity market has led to increased clutter and overwhelming fragmentation. Before we dig into the tips that enterprise security professionals should keep top of mind when seeking out the right vendor, let’s delve into the primary pain points that buyers face.

Kimsuky APT continues to target South Korean government

June 9, 2021

The Kimsuky APT—also known as Thallium, Black Banshee, and Velvet Chollima— continues to target the South Korean government, according to the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team, who is actively monitoring this actor and has been able to spot phishing websites, malicious documents, and scripts that have been used to target high profile people within the government of South Korea. The structure and TTPs used in these recent activities align with what has been reported in KISA’s report.

Clinical treatment of ransomware in healthcare

Shane Peden Michael Rezek

June 9, 2021

No health system should have to decide between improving patient care or covering the high cost of an unexpected ransomware attack. Examine the health and wellness of your IT infrastructure—just like a patient—to prevent long-term issues down the line.

Emergency preparedness program launched at Ozarks Community College in Missouri

Missouri's Ozarks Technical Community College launches Center for Public Safety

June 8, 2021

The community college has a number of programs apart of the new center including emergency management and disaster preparedness and a degree in cybersecurity.

Weighing the value of professionally installed & monitored security

Grant Graham

June 8, 2021

Consider the breadth and depth of experience that an integrator brings to the table: years in business, across a range of market segments and applications, involving dozens if not hundreds of installed and serviced products. Before making the decision to take the entire security procurement, installation, service and monitoring process in house, consider the full value of using professional services for your security needs.

Advanced technology applications drive new opportunities for video management systems

Bill Brennan

June 8, 2021

Advanced VMS solutions are increasingly integrated with most hardware implementations to ensure that an organization’s business operations, risk mitigation and security objectives are aligned. This is becoming even more of a challenge with the complexity of evolving physical security systems. Yet, there are great opportunities for cutting-edge VMS platforms to excel.