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The 2019 Security 500 Sector Reports

November 1, 2019

What are the critical issues and trends in your sector this year, and how does your enterprise compare to your peers? These 17 Security 500 Sector Reports provide benchmarking data about budget changes, security leadership responsibilities, reporting structure and more.

Metal Detectors in Place at Bud Walton Arena

October 31, 2019

Walk-through metal detectors will be in place this season for University of Arkansas home basketball games at Bud Walton Arena.

National Security Agency, NCSC Publish Advisory on Russian Government-Associated Threat

October 30, 2019

The US’s National Security Agency (NSA) and UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory detailing the activities of the Russian government-associated advanced persistent threat (APT) Turla group, also known as Uroburos, Waterbug, or VENOMOUS BEAR.

Magecart, Dozens of Cybercriminal Groups, Compromise Two Million Websites

October 30, 2019

Magecart, an umbrella term composed of dozens of cybercriminal groups that conduct digital credit card-skimming attacks, has reportedly compromised upwards of two million websites and 18,000 hosts.

It's Time to Change Your Perception of the Cybersecurity Professional

Cybersecurity Company Avast Breached by Hackers

October 30, 2019

Threat actors breached the network of cybersecurity company Avast in a sophisticated cyber operation, referred to as “Abiss,” that likely attempted to poison the supply chain and target its anti-virus software, CCleaner.

NICB Reports Decline in Metal Thefts

October 29, 2019

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is reporting a four-percent decline in metal thefts from 2017 to 2018.

Legislation Introduced to Help Rental Car Firms Identify Potential Terrorists

October 29, 2019

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced new bipartisan legislation -- the Darren Drake Act -- to help stop ISIS-inspired terrorists from using trucks and other vehicles as weapons of mass destruction.

Conducting Due Diligence in Africa: An Interview with Eva Nolle

Daniil Davydoff

October 28, 2019

With GDP growth on the continent reaching its highest rate since 2012 and long-term prospects equally favorable, Africa holds great promise for investors. But alongside opportunities, foreign enterprises face vast gaps in their knowledge of the business landscape.

City of Johannesburg's Cyber Network Shut Down by Hackers

October 25, 2019

Hackers have shut down the cyber network of Johannesburg City Council, targeting computers of local government employees in South Africa’s economic hub.

Department of Justice Awards $85.3 Million to Bolster School Security

October 25, 2019

The Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security — including funding to educate and train students and faculty — and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.