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Cybersecurity Experts Assemble Free Cyber Readiness Guide

October 10, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

You can’t watch the news these days without seeing a mention of a cybersecurity breach somewhere in the world. It’s always springtime for cybercriminals as they take advantage of the massive shortage of trained “white hat” cybersecurity professionals available to the industry.

Daily Brief

Think Safety When Using Social Media

October 10, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). It was started by the National Cyber Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit National Cyber Security Alliance in 2004 to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity all year long.

Daily Brief

Why CEOs Of SMBs Make Easy Cyber Targets

October 10, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

Worried that junior- and mid-level road warriors might make your company vulnerable to a cyberattack? When it comes to digital security, your weakest security link is more likely to be a company leader, according to a new study.

Cyber Spotlight

Cyber Snapshot With Jerry Graham: National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 8, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

As a member of the IT community and a proud Air Force Veteran who worked alongside some of the most talented Cyber Warriors, I know the challenges posed by bad actors in the cyber realm.

Daily Brief

U.S. And U.K. Governments Issue Update Now Warning For Windows, macOS And Linux Users

October 8, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

Both U.S. and U.K. government agencies have taken the unusual step of issuing a rare update now warning to Windows, macOS and Linux users concerning a critical cybersecurity threat from advanced persistent threat (APT) attackers. Here’s everything you need to know.

Daily Brief

The Standard Cybersecurity Model Is Fundamentally Broken

October 7, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

Every year companies around the world invest hundreds of billions of dollars in cybersecurity products, services, and training – yet malware compromise and massive data breaches are still a regular occurrence.

We Asked NASA: Is It Possible to Hack into a Spacesuit?

October 4, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

Along with nuclear missile silos and the U.S. stock market, few other targets provide such a tantalizing challenge for U.S. foes as hacking our space endeavors.

Daily Brief

How To Stop Being The Last To Know When Your Data Is Breached

October 1, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

Another week, another data breach. This time around, it’s the meal-delivery service DoorDash, which just announced that hackers had stolen data from 4.9 million customers, delivery workers and merchants back in May.

Daily Brief

Implementing Privacy On Social Media

October 1, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month or NCSAM, which is when cybersecurity professionals share their insights with both the general public as well as businesses.

Cyber Spotlight

Cyber-Awareness Month Cyber Snapshot: Bradley Deacon

October 1, 2019 Wes O'Donnell

In week one of cyber-awareness month, we're putting Bradley Deacon in the spotlight. An AMU graduate and lawyer in Australia, Brad is dedicated to cyber law and helping others.