Cyber Security Archive
The cybersecurity sector was turned upside down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and although we are still a long way from returning to life as normal, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. That makes it a …
Despite this being a year unlike any other, you can be sure that the cybercrime industry is as thriving as ever. In fact, the threat of cyber scams is even more prevalent in 2020 – and things are only going …
Do you operate in Massachusetts? Do you regularly process the personal information of people in the state? If so, you may be aware of a law dating back to 2010 that requires that “every person that owns or licenses personal …
The UK’s transition out of the EU (Brexit) will end on 31 December 2020, bringing with it major changes to the way organizations interact with stakeholders based in the country. It’s not just UK–EU relationships that will be affected; the …
Cybersecurity is perhaps the most vital aspect of technical innovation. Amid the increase in ruthless attacks that have exploited the COVID-19 situation, new cybersecurity solutions have proven vital in protecting individuals’ virtual and physical well-being. IT professionals across industries are …
PCI DSS. SOC 1 and 2. COBIT® 5. NIST CSF. NIST SP 800-53. NY SHIELD. NYDFS. ISO 27001. What are they and what do they have in common? Why should you care? How do you choose between them? They are …
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that anything can be hacked: small businesses, multinationals, schools, and even smart devices in our homes. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, to learn that the U.S. G.A.O. (Government …
Last month, the DoD (Department of Defense) published amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, introducing the requirements for the upcoming CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) program. The rule, which will become effective from November 30 – following a …
Organizations in the U.S. spend $8.64 million responding to data breaches, which is more than double the global average. This finding comes from Ponemon Institute’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020, which provides annual analyses into data security practices …
Artech Information Systems, one of the largest IT staffing organizations in the U.S., recently disclosed a ransomware attack that occurred earlier this year. The incident, which affected individuals’ personal, health, and financial information, is the latest in a long line …
