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Cyber Security News

Increasingly, a physical security director's role, the branch of computer security that is specifically related to the Internet, with issues involving fraud and the protection of transfer of data and a company's brand.

Case Studies (Cyber)

Learn more about real-world applications of cyber security, including how enterprise security leaders are using cyber products and services to advance their risk awareness and preparedness.

Cyber Tactics

As security leaders gain increasing responsibility for cybersecurity, Security columnist John McClurg – Vice President and Ambassador-At-Large in Cylance’s Office of Security & Trust and former CSO at Dell; Vice President of Global Security at Honeywell International, Lucent Technologies/Bell Laboratories – guides enterprise security executives through cybersecurity standards, frameworks, risks and management techniques.

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Telecom Carriers Charged with Facilitating Hundreds of Millions of Fraudulent Robocalls to U.S. Consumers

March 30, 2020

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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered orders in two separate civil actions, barring eight individuals and entities from continuing to facilitate the transmission of massive volumes of fraudulent robocalls to consumers in the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.

FSA Federal Names Tim Prange to Head DHS Administrative Services Division

March 30, 2020

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Forfeiture Support Associates, LLC d/b/a FSA Federal announced that Tim Prange has joined the company to lead its new division providing support services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

RSA 2017: The "Culture" of Cybersecurity Collaboration

Cybersecurity Experts Come Together to Fight Coronavirus-Related Cyberattacks

March 27, 2020

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An international group of nearly 400 volunteers with expertise in cybersecurity formed to fight cyberattacks related to the novel coronavirus.

The Case for a Federal Digital Privacy Strike Force

Stuart N. Brotman

March 27, 2020

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In late January, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits seeking temporary restraining orders against five companies and three individuals, based on allegations that they had carried hundreds of millions of fraudulent robocalls to American consumers. Within days, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 19 Voice over Internet Protocol providers to warn them that any assistance or facilitation of telemarketing through robocalls would be deemed to violate the new law.

The Top 10 Employer Cybersecurity Concerns For Employees Regarding Remote Work

Saad Gul

Mike Slipsky

March 26, 2020

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While increasingly common even before the coronavirus, remote work brings its own unique set of cybersecurity challenges. Here are the ten most common pitfalls and the recommended solutions.

Jeffrey Brown Named Chief Information Security Officer for State of Connecticut

March 26, 2020

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Jeffrey Brown has been named the new chief information security officer for the State of Connecticut, where he will be responsible for development, execution and monitoring of a world-class cybersecurity program.

Unprepared Companies Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

Nefilim Ransomware Threatens to Release Data

March 26, 2020

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A new ransomware called Nefilim that shares much of the same code as Nemty has started to become active and threatens to release stolen data.

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Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks a Greater Concern than Enterprise Data Breaches

March 26, 2020

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A new global report from Claroty details a number of potential contributing factors for today's CISOs to consider, including the convergence of IT and OT roles.

Concerned about Nation State Cyberattacks? Here’s how to Protect Your Organization

Mike O'Malley

March 26, 2020

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In light of recent geopolitical events, there is heightened concern of espionage, nation state attacks and hacktivism.

NIST Cybersecurity Recommendations for Working from Home

March 25, 2020

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The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), a component of the NIST Computer Resource Center, has issued a bulletin that reiterates NIST standards for teleworking.

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How IT Can Enhance Security & Video Surveillance

The physical security industry adopts datacenter information technology in bits and pieces, but not to the extent possible. This prevents organizations from making strides in reducing costs and complexity, rapidly responding to change, and delivering on the prime security directives of keeping people and property safe. Read More

In this webinar, we’ll share quantitative, real-world pay and bill rate data from hundreds of security firms across the U.S. to identify common trends. We’ll review how companies price their services based on location, type of post, and the size of the firm.

With the coronavirus pandemic adding to an evolving set of risks to already challenged security operations and budgets, reducing enterprise risk is more complex than ever.