Top news of the week: 12.08.2021.
Companies And Services
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.
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
(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.
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