CyberSecurity


Can “Regular” Threat Actors Become Quasi-APTs?

The proliferation of cyber-offensive capabilities has been thoroughly discussed in recent years by academics and think tankers alike.



Building the Future We Deserve – A Cyber Success Story

Building the Future We Deserve – A Cyber Success Story

Consider a conventional computer. It uses a small (64-bit) processor architecture and is considered excellent for solving linear problems. Many past and present problems are linear, and 64-bit architectures have been sufficient to solve them (a 64-bit register can hold any of 264 over 18 quintillion [or 1.8×1019] different values).

Research: Supply Chain Cyber Attacks Continue to Increase

Organizations have an opportunity to reduce their third-party risk by clarifying whether they or their suppliers are responsible for supply chain risk management, according to new global research of 1400 cybersecurity decision makers by NCC Group.

Similarities at Data Centers and Airports

Similarities at Data Centers and Airports

Few sectors face higher regulation and compliance standards in the United States than the aviation industry.

Report Examines Top Healthcare Data Security Threats

Report Examines Top Healthcare Data Security Threats

Protected Harbor, a full-service IT solution and consulting firm, just announced the launch of its latest whitepaper on healthcare cybersecurity. The whitepaper, entitled “2021 Healthcare Data Breach Trend Report” offers readers an insight into evolving healthcare data breach patterns, predictive threats for 2022, and a playbook on how to increase IT durability to stop future healthcare data attacks.

Prepare for the Expected: Mitigating Cyberthreats with Digital Incident Management

Prepare for the Expected: Mitigating Cyberthreats with Digital Incident Management

Cyber criminals are not picky and cyberattacks are inevitable. They will target your organization regardless of industry, revenue, or how long it has been operating. Cyberattacks have been carried out on large corporations and small businesses, in medical and healthcare, education, government, transportation – the list goes on

Banks Need to Act Now to Ensure Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

Banks Need to Act Now to Ensure Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

The Financial Services Industry has long been a lucrative playground for cyber thieves. These days, the push toward a digital banking economy has opened financial institutions to an overwhelming number of new and sophisticated cyberattacks.

Beyond Buzz

Beyond Buzz

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision are the latest buzzwords spreading throughout the security industry.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Advisory Regarding Possible Russian Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Advisory Regarding Possible Russian Cyberattacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory titled, “Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Target Cleared Defense Contractor Networks to Obtain Sensitive U.S. Defense Information and Technology.”

Report: 96 Percent of Companies Continue to Experience Challenges Protecting Data from Insider Risk

Report: 96 Percent of Companies Continue to Experience Challenges Protecting Data from Insider Risk

Code42 recently released its Annual Data Exposure Report for 2022 on Insider Risk. The study, conducted by Vanson Bourne, found that cybersecurity teams are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive corporate data from exposure, leak and theft.

National Cybersecurity Alliance and PCI Security Standards Council Issue Joint Bulletin on Ransomware Attack

National Cybersecurity Alliance and PCI Security Standards Council Issue Joint Bulletin on Ransomware Attack

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance issued a joint bulletin on the increasing threat of ransomware attacks.

Mostly Ignored Cybersecurity Collaboration is Becoming a Reality

Times have started changing for the better in the U.S. cybersecurity world. After years of minimal effort to get together to discuss cyberattacks and breaches and share some pertinent data, big companies and the federal government have finally started to collaborate on mitigating big cybersecurity issues.

Corporate Organizations: Have You Made Your Solutions Permanent?

For a variety of reasons, cybersecurity experts are urging caution as we enter 2022.

Supply Chain Hits Cybersecurity Hard

The unpredictable shortage of goods because of pandemic-triggered supply chain problems is broad: plastic cup lids, woodworking tools, paper goods, and lumber, to name a few.

Balancing Fraud Prevention and Customer Experience

We sat down with Bala Kumar, CPO of Jumio, to discuss balancing the customer and fraud prevention.

Why Hardware-Encrypted USB Drives Are the Best Option for Regulatory Compliance in 2022

Many governments and industries worldwide have mandated that various forms of personal data be protected by encryption while at rest or in transit.

Countermeasure Considerations

Countermeasure Considerations

In a recent report by the World Economic Forum, Building Resilience in Manufacturing and Supply Systems in the COVID-19 Context and Beyond suggests that manufacturers adopt new working models and governing to increase manufacturing resilience.

Cloud Storage Training

Cloud Storage Training

It is no surprise in the world of video data storage, there is an evolution from on-prem to the Cloud and Video-Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS).

Integrating Networking and Security

Integrating Networking and Security

The security approaches we counted on to secure our networks and protect our IT resources against attackers are no longer up to the task.

Report: Endpoint Malware and Ransomware Continue to Grow

Report: Endpoint Malware and Ransomware Continue to Grow

The data indicates that while total perimeter malware detection volume decreased from the highs reached in the previous quarter, endpoint malware detections have already surpassed the total volume seen in 2020.

Featured

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    It is game day. You can feel the crowd’s energy. In the parking lot. At the gate. In the stadium. On the concourse. Fans are eager to party. Food and merchandise vendors ready themselves for the rush. Read Now

  • Street Smarts

    The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures. Read Now

  • The Progress of Biometrics

  • Next-Gen AI for Smart Cities

    The future of smart city technology is not being shaped in Silicon Valley — it is taking root in Dubuque, Iowa. With a population of about 60,000, this mid-sized city has become a live testbed for AI-driven traffic management thanks to a unique public-private collaboration led by Milestone Systems. Project Hafnia demonstrates how cities can transform urban mobility and safety through Responsible Technology—without costly infrastructure overhauls. Read Now

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    Four people were killed, including a NYPD officer, in a midtown Manhattan shooting on Monday. That’s according to CNN. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”