Most companies have invested significantly in technology to protect their systems and data from hackers. But what’s often overlooked in cybersecurity—the human element—is just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. IBM reported in 2014 that human error is a contributing […]
The Greatest Cybersecurity Threats are Inside Your Own Walls Read More »
This last year or so has been somewhat of a showcase for how not to do security. Much of last month was hundreds of thousands of us dealing with the fact that the NSA likely spent millions finding an exploit
The NSA Security Lesson: Focus On the ‘Why’ First Not the ‘Who’ Read More »
Can we just assume at this point that there is no such thing as confidential or secret data? I mean, if it hasn’t been compromised and exposed yet, it seems like it’s only a matter of time and opportunity. The
WikiLeaks ‘Vault 7’ Dump of CIA Hacking Tools Read More »
It was revealed last week that the FBI had secretly arrested a former NSA contractor in August. The New York Times reported that an investigation is ongoing to determine whether the individual stole and/or disclosed highly classified code for an
NSA Contractor Arrest Highlights Risk from Insider Threats Read More »
It has been more than three years now since Edward Snowden revealed and leaked sensitive and classified information to several journalists about a secret, and massive, government surveillance program. Currently in asylum within Russia, Snowden has been charged with theft
Edward Snowden and the Tale of the Trusted Insider Read More »
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but when it comes to cyber security, healthcare organizations need a stronger prescription. Healthcare is a top target for hackers today because security defenses may be fairly easy to breach
Top 3 prescriptions for healthcare in the age of hacking Read More »
Hacktivism has been around since the Cult of the Dead Cow in the 80s; only the names have changed. Where we once heard about Chaos Computer Club and the Legion of Doom, we now have high-profile examples like Anonymous, Anti-Sec,
Protests or profiteering – The hack remains the same Read More »
