To say that the 2016 U.S. Presidential election cycle has been unusual would be an understatement for a number of reasons. As a security professional, what stands out is the steady stream of cyber security-related incidents, particularly when compared to the U.S. elections of 2012 and 2008. We’ve all read multiple reports of high-profile compromises […]
Everyone is increasing the attention of cybersecurity given the continued parade of hacking incidents. Just last week, the three main prudential regulators for financial institutions—Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)—released new proposed cybersecurity risk mitigation standards called, Enhanced Cyber Risk Management Standards. Cybersecurity […]
New study on millennials and cyber-security points to a growing awareness of the field, an interest in pursuing careers in security, and the influence of cyber-security in politics. Politicians of all stripes take notice: ignoring cyber issues could derail your career. A new study released today by Raytheon and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) […]
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