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China Creates Secure Communications Network

September 1, 2017

China is to use quantum cryptography to create an “unhackable” communications network. Using the network, some 200 users from the military, government, finance and electricity sectors will be able to send messages without the concern that others may be able to read them.

UK Hospitals Receive Funding for Cybersecurity

Kylie Bull

September 1, 2017

Hospitals in the UK are to be given £21 million to improve data and cybersecurity, taking the current level of government investment in this area to over £50 million. The £21 million cash injection follows a review into hospital cybersecurity, and it will be directed to the UK’s 27 major trauma centers including those that dealt with the aftermaths of recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London.

The Cyber 101 Discussion

Whether you are a security executive, integrator or manufacturer, a cyber discussion is much needed in your organization.

August 1, 2017

This Cyber 101 Discussion is more of an informal conversation than a deep technical discussion.

Increase in Cybercrime Demands Fresh Attention to Employee Onboarding and Training

Cybersecurity training should be treated as an ongoing process and include employees across an enterprise’s footprint.

Terri Howard

August 1, 2017

Until the massive U.S. Target store credit and debit card data breach in 2013, the lasting impact of cybercrimes was a relatively unknown experience to most consumers, and it wasn’t on the top list of HR onboarding topics either.

The Keys to the Treasury Kingdom

Hackers are still after the money – or, in some cases, inside information or political rebellion.

Ed Finkel

August 1, 2017

Infamous bank robber Slick Willie Sutton is said to have said that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.”

Action! Directing Communications During Cyber Recovery

Steven Chabinsky

August 1, 2017

Successfully resolving a major cyber incident takes more than shutting down the hackers.

5 Security Risks Professionals Face While Working on Vacation

Joseph Carson

July 14, 2017

Many of those with demanding jobs know that even when on vacation they must remain connected to the world in more ways than one to answer emails and handle important business matters. With the increased use, online services by these traveling professionals, especially in unknown territory, those traveling can quickly become a target of cyber criminals and hackers.

5 Secrets for Cyber Incident Response

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2017

In theory, responding to a data breach should be straightforward.

Percentage of Agencies with a Formal Prevention Program

Federal Agencies Increasing Their Focus on Insider Threats

July 1, 2017

Eighty-five percent of federal IT managers say their agency is more focused on combating insider threats today than one year ago, and most are formalizing their efforts through formal insider threat programs, according to MeriTalk’s 2017 Federal Insider Threat Report, underwritten by Symantec