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Hacker event for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training

US Cyber Command-sponsored cyber exercise will focus on critical infrastructure

November 9, 2020

Starting on November 16, 2020 the Maryland Innovation Institute (MISI) and its DreamPort Program and sponsor U.S. Cyber Command will hold a cyber exercise designed to highlight the importance of control systems' cybersecurity and critical infrastructure cybersecurity. The event, Hack the Building 2020, will have more than 45 offensive and defensive teams from industry, academia, civilian agencies and the Department of Defense participating to disrupt or take over a connected building.

The Standoff virtual hacking competition

Put your cybersecurity skills to the test in a virtual battlefield

November 6, 2020

The Standoff is an online competition where cybersecurity experts can put their skills to the test against professional hackers. That's right - your organization can test its defense skills over a battle for control over digital replicas of real-life IT infrastructure being targeted by real-life hackers.

faking social responsibility may get your company hacked according to University of Delaware research

Faking social responsibility may get you hacked

Sunny Rosen

October 30, 2020

New research from University of Delaware's Lerner College Professor John D’Arcy suggests that some hackers may be motivated by disappointment in a company’s attempts to fake social responsibility.

The Next Generation of White Hat Hackers?

Diane Ritchey

February 1, 2019

It’s the time of the year when Girl Scouts knock on our doors and sell their infamous and delicious cookies: Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Thanks-A-Lot and Thin Mints (my family’s personal favorite).

How to Work with Hackers to Make Your Company More Secure

Justin Calmus

October 4, 2018

By embracing the diverse community of hackers and tapping into their passion, you can significantly reduce your company’s risk profile. Keep reading for some tips, insights and best practices for engaging with the hacker community.

Are Cybersecurity Professionals Turning to Cybercrime?

September 1, 2018

Almost one in 10 U.S. security professionals admits to having considered participating in Black Hat – or cybercriminal – activity, according to the report White Hat, Black Hat and the Emergence of the Grey Hat: The True Costs of Cybercrime, conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by Malwarebytes.

Bug Bounty Programs: An Emerging Best Practice

Steven Chabinsky

September 1, 2018

Want to proactively detect and resolve cyber vulnerabilities? Maybe it's time to crowdsource your intelligence through a bug bounty program…

Differences between a white hacker, blue hacker and black hacker

Hats of Many Colors: How Ethical Hackers Could Benefit Your Enterprise

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2016

When discussing cybersecurity, a color can make all the difference. I recently spoke with Christopher Camejo, Director of Threat and Vulnerability Analysis, for NTT Com Security, about the differences between a white hacker, blue hacker and black hacker, and a red penetration test.

Top 3 Security Vulnerabilities Discovered by Ethical Hackers

Charles Riggs

May 12, 2015

Three dark figures moved swiftly through the night as the sleet pelted the pavement leading to the office complex.

How can you advance your career in the security industry with the skills and competencies necessary to benefit your organization? What will the security executive and the security function of the future look like? Join us as we hear from veterans in the security industry about their experiences, their lessons learned, and best practices for advancing their careers.

Security measures today tend to focus on controlling access, albeit with limitations. Many organizations, for example, know how many people have entered a secure location, but not how many have left.