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@ITProToday shared
On Aug 11, 2021
Black Hat conference yields new cybersecurity products >> https://t.co/09cH6oHeOV #BHUSA #BlackHat https://t.co/jJXWDOdTCo
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Black Hat Conference Yields New Cybersecurity Products

Black Hat Conference Yields New Cybersecurity Products

Cybersecurity product announcements ranged from extended detection and response tools to a speedy cloud security monitoring solution and improved threat hunting.

@tonymorbin shared
On Aug 12, 2021
Antivirus and identity protection firm NortonLifeLock confirmed Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire its rival, Avast, for $8.1 billion to $8.6 billion, after announcing in July that a deal was in the works. #cybersecurity https://t.co/qy7MJye2oi
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NortonLifeLock to Buy Avast for Over $8 Billion

NortonLifeLock to Buy Avast for Over $8 Billion

Antivirus and identity protection firm NortonLifeLock confirmed Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire its rival, Avast, for $8.1 billion to $8.6

@DougOlenick shared
On Aug 11, 2021
Accenture Hit by Apparent Ransomware Attack #emsisoft https://t.co/GfqXEjCPnc
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Accenture Hit by Apparent Ransomware Attack

Accenture Hit by Apparent Ransomware Attack

The consultancy Accenture, which offers cybersecurity services, confirmed Wednesday it had been hit by a cyber incident. The ransomware gang LockBit took credit for

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 6, 2021
Attack sophistication means health care cybersecurity requires digital resilience #cybersecurity #healthIT https://t.co/8ZwK3aEE7L https://t.co/sGgXeHMmDC
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Attack sophistication means health care cybersecurity requires digital resilience

Attack sophistication means health care cybersecurity requires digital resilience

All U.S. sectors are facing an increase in attack sophistication and exploits of vulnerable systems. But with patient safety at risk, providers need greater digital resilience with ...

@ISC2 shared
On Aug 11, 2021
The duties of (ISC)² CEO @clar_rosso are many, and part of the job is to be a strong voice for the membership in advocating for the #cybersecurity profession. CEO Clar Rosso: Championing (ISC)² Members and the Cybersecurity Profession – Read the blog: https://t.co/wEBRPu5tAK https://t.co/wfMajxc0p8
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CEO Clar Rosso: Championing (ISC)² Members and the Cybersecurity Profession

CEO Clar Rosso: Championing (ISC)² Members and the Cybersecurity Profession

The duties of the CEO of a member association like (ISC)² are many, and part of the job is to be a strong voice for the membership in advocating for the cybersecurity profession. Clar Rosso ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 10, 2021
‘Nothing is a standalone device’: How a complex ecosystem leaves medical security in flux #cybersecurity #healthIT #defcon https://t.co/h31RFEBBiy https://t.co/V5uSxzeaNh
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‘Nothing is a standalone device’: How a complex ecosystem leaves medical security in flux

‘Nothing is a standalone device’: How a complex ecosystem leaves medical security in flux

Though the FDA, device manufacturers, and health care providers all play a role in securing vulnerable devices, it’s providers and patients facing the brunt of the risk, according to a ...

@ISC2 shared
On Aug 9, 2021
(ISC)² recognizes and celebrates annual and lifetime achievements in the field of #cybersecurity “Cybersecurity professionals demonstrate resilience, agility and brilliance every day,” said @clar_rosso, (ISC)² CEO See the recipients: https://t.co/uP84olBy2T via @helpnetsecurity
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(ISC)² recognizes and celebrates annual and lifetime achievements in the field of cybersecurity

(ISC)² recognizes and celebrates annual and lifetime achievements in the field of cybersecurity

(ISC)² announced the honorees of its 2021 (ISC)² Global Achievement Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in cybersecurity.

@WeldPond shared
On Aug 11, 2021
RT @DarkReading: The one and only @WeldPond: Cybersecurity Executive Order: Securing the Software Supply Chain https://t.co/MVcd38aDlT
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Cybersecurity Executive Order: Securing the Software Supply Chain

Cybersecurity Executive Order: Securing the Software Supply Chain

The new executive order will help foster a more collaborative and unified approach to cybersecurity, an approach that highlights the importance of securing soft