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@hackerfantastic shared
On Aug 25, 2021
RT @virusbtn: At Vice Motherboard, @josephfcox writes about how ISPs are selling access to netflow data to private businesses. This can be used to trace traffic through VPNs. https://t.co/sPKGoe5qVA https://t.co/oksHmnCxxj
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ISPs are quietly distributing "netflow" data that can, among other things, trace traffic through VPNs.

ISPs are quietly distributing "netflow" data that can, among other things, trace traffic through VPNs.

ISPs are quietly distributing "netflow" data that can, among other things, trace traffic through VPNs.

@TAKellermann shared
On Aug 25, 2021
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White House Tech Meeting: Focus on Critical Infrastructure

White House Tech Meeting: Focus on Critical Infrastructure

The Biden administration is hosting a White House meeting Wednesday with technology, banking, insurance and education executives to focus on cybersecurity and

@KateFazzini shared
On Aug 22, 2021
There’s a solution to this - hire good people and train them for a few months. Not to be a nag. https://t.co/ESl7Fg8N0D
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Florida cybersecurity agency is crippled by vacancies

Florida cybersecurity agency is crippled by vacancies

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new technology office is supposed to resolve the state’s longtime tech woes and lead the state’s defense against cybersecurity threats.

@threatintel shared
On Aug 24, 2021
Over 38 million sensitive records leaked due to Microsoft Power App misconfigurations https://t.co/EtjQDD4QOK
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38 million records exposed by misconfigured Microsoft Power Apps. Redmond's advice? RTFM

38 million records exposed by misconfigured Microsoft Power Apps. Redmond's advice? RTFM

Low-code platform comes with high expectations that folks understand security

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 24, 2021
How is partnership w/ Singapore consequential to U.S. cyber? As noted by Jim Lewis of @CSIS: "We were good at information sharing before but we need more precision, more detail and more timeliness if this is going to work.” https://t.co/BFNRFEypb7 https://t.co/ioeKH8a4SC
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The US and Singapore cybersecurity deals: why they matter

The US and Singapore cybersecurity deals: why they matter

The deals reflect how the U.S. sees better information sharing as key to addressing larger issues – like attributing cyberattacks – that are increasingly driving domestic and ...

@securityweekly shared
On Aug 24, 2021
RT @SecWeekly: This week on Business Security Weekly we welcome Ben Carr from Qualys. Full episode and show notes: https://t.co/gvOfjt3Zhr #Business #leadership #CISO #Qualys #infosec https://t.co/42hUVOVwMZ
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bsw229

bsw229

Business Security Weekly Episode #229 – August 23, 2021 Subscribe to all of our shows and mailing list by visiting: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe 1. What Type of CISO Are You & Does ...

@winklhawk shared
On Aug 24, 2021
CISA Issues Ransomware Defense and Response Guidance #ciso #feedly https://t.co/ZJHZ4tweUu
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CISA Issues Ransomware Defense and Response Guidance

CISA Issues Ransomware Defense and Response Guidance

American companies and institutions are receiving assistance in preventing and countering the dreaded Ransomware attacks

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 25, 2021
A new book seeks to act as a translation guide between CISOs and the board – with helpful suggestions for how both sides of the equation can see eye to eye. It's the brainchild of @@ayampolskiy @security_score CEO. We spoke to him to hear more. https://t.co/FOqjZGoaFI https://t.co/uCmthTuArE
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How to bridge communication gap between CISOs and the executive board

How to bridge communication gap between CISOs and the executive board

A new book, The perfect scorecard, offers expert tips on how CISOs can stay business-aligned, and how corporate execs can more willingly embrace cyber hygiene initiatives. SC Media spoke to ...