Maria Henriquez

Maria Henriquez is a former Associate Editor of Security. She covered topics including cybersecurity and physical security, risk management and more.

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5 mins with Strakhov

5 minutes with Sergey Strakhov – Preparing for “Q-day”

Maria Henriquez
February 26, 2021
Quantum computing, the use of quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to perform computation, is expected to impact many sectors, including healthcare, energy, finance, entertainment, and security. Before this large-scale impact is achieved, several challenges need to be overcome, and security leaders should start preparing for this change, says Sergey Strakhov, Chief Technology Officer at IronCap. Here, we talk to Strakhov about the impact quantum computing will have on security and the potential risks it poses.
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5 mins with Tzur-David

5 minutes with Shimrit Tzur-David - Developments in passwordless authentication technology

Maria Henriquez
February 25, 2021
As cybercriminals continue to revel in the surge of employees using weak or vulnerable methods to remotely access workplace systems, organizations are increasingly looking to boost overall security by eliminating passwords, and instead opting for passwordless authentication. Here, we talk to Shimrit Tzur-David, CTO of Secret Double Octopus, about recent developments in this technology. 
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5 mins with Hamilton

5 minutes with Mike Hamilton – The biggest threats to the critical infrastructure

Maria Henriquez
February 24, 2021

Local governments, including counties and municipalities, face unique cybersecurity challenges that can too easily disrupt the delivery of mission-critical services. With continuous threats of ransomware and other malicious attacks to derail day-to-day municipality function, like water infrastructure, waste management and more, the security of these entities is of top national priority. Here, we talk to Mike Hamilton, CISO for government cybersecurity firm, CI Security, about the biggest threats to the U.S. critical infrastructure.


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5 minutes with Bahar

5 minutes with Michael Bahar - The aftermath of the SolarWinds Orion breach

Maria Henriquez
February 19, 2021
As the cybersecurity community slowly recovers from the SolarWinds Orion breach, we speak to Michael Bahar, a leader in cybersecurity and privacy, about the aftermath of this attack. Bahar is a partner in the Washington D.C. office of Eversheds Sutherland (U.S.) LLP, and the firm’s Litigation practice. He was Deputy Legal Advisor to the National Security Council at the White House, former Minority Staff Director and General Counsel for the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, and a former Active Duty Navy JAG.
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data privacy

Which states are getting into the data privacy game?

Maria Henriquez
February 15, 2021
Four different states (Washington, Virginia, Oklahoma and Minnesota) are on track to enact new data privacy laws in 2021, but are businesses ready to comply with state-by-state regulations? This patchwork of legislation could leave companies confused and vulnerable to legal action if they are unprepared. 
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Product Spotlight

Innovative security solutions on the market

Check out the latest innovative technology and products designed to reduce risk, tighten COVID-19 pandemic response, and enhance the value of safety and security within various sectors.
Maria Henriquez
February 15, 2021

Check out the latest innovative technology and products designed to reduce risk, tighten COVID-19 pandemic response, and enhance the value of safety and security within various sectors.


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