The Cybersecurity Mandates Keep On Coming
There's a good reason for the proliferation of mandates like the one in New York state, but companies may struggle to answer this question: "Are we in compliance?"
VPNs Are Still Leaking Your Personal Information
While VPNs are supposed to allow for safe, anonymous browsing, it turns out that STUN servers on the backend can still leak personal information and your whereabouts. Here's how to minimize that.
UVA Defeats UMBC, in Stunning Upset
In first trip to Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, University of Virginia's Cyber Defense Team defeats reigning national champs from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Facebook Privacy Policy Is Under Investigation by FTC
Dawn Kawamoto | 3/27/2018 | Federal Trade Commission reveals it is conducting an open investigation into Facebook's privacy practices, as news reports surface about the social media giant collecting phone call and text message data on its users.
As Ransomware Declines, Atlanta Is Odd Man Out
Dawn Kawamoto | 3/26/2018 | Atlanta took a high-profile hit last week as cyber thieves launched a ransomware attack against the city, a move that comes as the IT industry sees a 70% drop in such attacks.
In Facebook Debacle, More Than Zuckerberg to Blame
Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are rightly taking a lot of heat from the fallout over Cambridge Analytica and the firm's use of social media data. However, other businesses, as well as users, need to take some responsibility as well.
Is Application Security Dead?
The nature of the field has changed greatly because of the move to the cloud and enterprise digital transformation.
AI Is Stealing These IT Security Jobs – Now
Dawn Kawamoto | 3/20/2018 | Besides the current crop of jobs AI is stealing, other InfoSec roles are also potentially next unless professionals safeguard their careers by repositioning their skills, say IT security and careers experts.
AI: An Emerging Insider Threat?
Dawn Kawamoto | 3/15/2018 | As artificial intelligence increasingly gains a presence in the enterprise, concerns are already being raised of a new insider threat where AI will turn against its operators. How can security experts address this "frenemy"?
Google 'Distrust Dates' Are Coming Fast
All the tools are in place for the migration of SSL digital certificates on a scale that is unprecedented for the certificate authority industry. Are you ready?
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