Cybersecurity Essentials

Data Privacy

Data privacy continues to make headlines. These issues are symptoms of a profound shift in the world of data privacy and security that have major implications for organizations. With the rise of big data and machine learning, privacy and security are now converging.

Monthly report: November 2019

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 132 influencers like BrianHonan and Graham Cluley, discussing hashtags such as #cybersecurity , #privacy and #irisscon.
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@opexxx shared
On Nov 15, 2019
RT @Adam_K_Levin: “Data security is important in any field, but when that data relates to the personal details of an individual’s health, it is of the utmost importance as this is the last frontier of data privacy.” https://t.co/WxP4YBzlQm
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I'm the Google whistleblower. The medical data of millions of Americans is at risk

When I learned that Google was acquiring the intimate medical records of 50 million patients, I couldn’t stay silent

@opexxx shared
On Nov 15, 2019
RT @Adam_K_Levin: “Data security is important in any field, but when that data relates to the personal details of an individual’s health, it is of the utmost importance as this is the last frontier of data privacy.” https://t.co/WxP4YBzlQm
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I'm the Google whistleblower. The medical data of millions of Americans is at risk

I'm the Google whistleblower. The medical data of millions of Americans is at risk

When I learned that Google was acquiring the intimate medical records of 50 million patients, I couldn’t stay silent

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 30, 2019
RT @3mm4h3ff: Great blog post from the @bhconsulting team with a recap on #irisscon last week. Make sure to have a read: https://t.co/7Jt9bETlqF 👏
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Irisscon 2019: the human factor as a cybersecurity threat

An overview of IRISSCON 2019. In depth knowledge and advice on many issues in the industry such as the human factor as a cybersecurity threat were shared.

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 30, 2019
RT @3mm4h3ff: Great blog post from the @bhconsulting team with a recap on #irisscon last week. Make sure to have a read: https://t.co/7Jt9bETlqF 👏
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Irisscon 2019: the human factor as a cybersecurity threat

Irisscon 2019: the human factor as a cybersecurity threat

An overview of IRISSCON 2019. In depth knowledge and advice on many issues in the industry such as the human factor as a cybersecurity threat were shared.

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 14, 2019
RT @Enterprisenxt: #SecurityTips: Avast CISO Jaya Baloo developed a series of tenets from previous jobs as a #security manager. Here are 10 of them. @avast_antivirus @jayabaloo #cybersecurity https://t.co/JqJxypUxEd
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CISO faces breach on first day on the job

CISO Jaya Baloo has learned many things from her years as a security manager, including how to place people above systems and create a solid infrastructure plan, and the best ways to fight the bad guys. @Enterprisenxt

@BrianHonan shared
On Nov 14, 2019
RT @Enterprisenxt: #SecurityTips: Avast CISO Jaya Baloo developed a series of tenets from previous jobs as a #security manager. Here are 10 of them. @avast_antivirus @jayabaloo #cybersecurity https://t.co/JqJxypUxEd
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CISO faces breach on first day on the job

CISO faces breach on first day on the job

CISO Jaya Baloo has learned many things from her years as a security manager, including how to place people above systems and create a solid infrastructure plan, and the best ways to fight ...

@healthinfosec shared
On Dec 2, 2019
What are your best tips for surviving and responding to a #cyberattack and #databreach? https://t.co/5m8oOtDrdJ
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To Survive a Data Breach, Create a Response Playbook

Surviving a data breach requires having a plan, and experts say such plans must be continually tested, practiced and refined. They describe seven essential

@healthinfosec shared
On Dec 2, 2019
What are your best tips for surviving and responding to a #cyberattack and #databreach? https://t.co/5m8oOtDrdJ
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To Survive a Data Breach, Create a Response Playbook

To Survive a Data Breach, Create a Response Playbook

Surviving a data breach requires having a plan, and experts say such plans must be continually tested, practiced and refined. They describe seven essential

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Nov 18, 2019
RT @InfosecurityMag: New research has found that while companies are very aware of business and technology risk, they’re not that good at managing it. Learn more https://t.co/q5kJlAVQCA #risk #cyber
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Cybersecurity Risk is Growing, and We Are Not Ready

Research from Infosecurity Group and ISACA reveals a big gap between knowledge of cybersecurity risk and preparedness for it

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Nov 18, 2019
RT @InfosecurityMag: New research has found that while companies are very aware of business and technology risk, they’re not that good at managing it. Learn more https://t.co/q5kJlAVQCA #risk #cyber
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Cybersecurity Risk is Growing, and We Are Not Ready

Cybersecurity Risk is Growing, and We Are Not Ready

Research from Infosecurity Group and ISACA reveals a big gap between knowledge of cybersecurity risk and preparedness for it

@ZeljkaZorz shared
On Nov 22, 2019
RT @edri: #ePrivacy: EU Member States push crucial reform on #privacy norms close to a dead end https://t.co/NM56DDI65r #EUdataP @EUCouncil @EU2019FI #PressRelease https://t.co/fFGXvkh9ni
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ePrivacy: EU Member States push crucial reform on privacy norms close to a dead end

In this era of disinformation and privacy scandals, refusing to ensure strong privacy protections in the ePrivacy Regulation is a step backwards for the EU.

@ZeljkaZorz shared
On Nov 22, 2019
RT @edri: #ePrivacy: EU Member States push crucial reform on #privacy norms close to a dead end https://t.co/NM56DDI65r #EUdataP @EUCouncil @EU2019FI #PressRelease https://t.co/fFGXvkh9ni
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ePrivacy: EU Member States push crucial reform on privacy norms close to a dead end

ePrivacy: EU Member States push crucial reform on privacy norms close to a dead end

In this era of disinformation and privacy scandals, refusing to ensure strong privacy protections in the ePrivacy Regulation is a step backwards for the EU.

@KennethGeers shared
On Nov 12, 2019
UK #CyberAttack —> Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) targets Labour Party https://t.co/m8x5zxT2P4
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General election 2019: 'Cyber-attack' on Labour Party digital platforms

The party says the DDoS attack against its systems failed, but an online campaign tool was disrupted.

@KennethGeers shared
On Nov 12, 2019
UK #CyberAttack —> Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) targets Labour Party https://t.co/m8x5zxT2P4
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General election 2019: 'Cyber-attack' on Labour Party digital platforms

General election 2019: 'Cyber-attack' on Labour Party digital platforms

The party says the DDoS attack against its systems failed, but an online campaign tool was disrupted.

@ghayslip shared
On Nov 13, 2019
Great article by Yoav Leitersdorf, as I have mentioned before as a #CISO I want to consolidate and integrate my stack. Give em a technology that helps me solve serval problems, integrates with my stack, shares data with my current…https://t.co/Ny12DuKfGA https://t.co/mX0QCw5vLC
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Attention cybersecurity entrepreneurs: CISOs want simplicity!

The cybersecurity market has matured from reactive to proactive cybersecurity technology integration. Top CISOs and industry experts weigh in on how new entrants into the cybersecurity marketplace can shape their value propositions to make the most of the changing market.

@ghayslip shared
On Nov 13, 2019
Great article by Yoav Leitersdorf, as I have mentioned before as a #CISO I want to consolidate and integrate my stack. Give em a technology that helps me solve serval problems, integrates with my stack, shares data with my current…https://t.co/Ny12DuKfGA https://t.co/mX0QCw5vLC
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Attention cybersecurity entrepreneurs: CISOs want simplicity!

Attention cybersecurity entrepreneurs: CISOs want simplicity!

The cybersecurity market has matured from reactive to proactive cybersecurity technology integration. Top CISOs and industry experts weigh in on how new entrants into the cybersecurity ...

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InfoSec Consultant, Blogger, Author, Founder & Head of Ireland's CSIRT @irisscert, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol. PGP ID 0xF1B5CF7D

Follow 32.5k Followers

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Award-winning computer security expert, writer, and keynote speaker. Fighting cybercrime since early 1990s. Host of @SmashinSecurity podcast. Europhile. He/His

Follow 89.9k Followers

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Transcending Infosec BS. KSE OS controls/trusted computing vs Insider Threat/espionage. Langsec,algebraic modelling, automated WAF attack denial,Red Team fails

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PGP: A80C890B8AC6DE59910F76EFDEFF681566678BE4 https://t.co/7dF3xMxgSr

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Expert in information security management (ISO 27001 standard) and business continuity management (ISO 22301/BS 25999-2 standard)

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HealthcareInfoSecurity brings you the most up-to-date healthcare security, #HIPAA and risk management news. Part of the @ISMG_News network.

Follow 4.8k Followers

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Privacy/infosec lawyer @BrexHQ. Hacker, badgelifer & founder @Cryptovillage. Fighting for privacy, digital civil liberties & the users. Prev. @EA @FTC views=own

Follow 17.1k Followers

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journalist covering hackers/crime/platforms for @motherboard. Signal ☎️+44 20 8133 5190. Wickr 📳 josephcox. XMPP 🔑 [email protected] 📨[email protected]

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Security Researcher :: https://t.co/sLg9DZluPF :: [email protected] :: PGP https://t.co/jgjIg4pBJe :: Не верь, не бойся, не проси :: you can’t fight a meme with an exploit

Follow 107.7k Followers

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Zeljka Zorz, Managing Editor of Help Net Security and (IN)SECURE Magazine.

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Job seeking — Cybersecurity / National Security — Fellow, Atlantic Council / NATO Cyber Centre / DSI Berlin

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UK Cyber Information Security Expert, Blogger, Writer & Security Professional CISSP, certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, ISO27001 Lead & PCI ISA.

Follow 10.5k Followers

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#CISO #tinkertribe #Cyber #Veteran #howl #Hacker #Gamer #Startups #Freemason #DataPrivacy #Christian #Father #Neurodiversity #SDSU #Aztec - my views are my own

Follow 3.6k Followers

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I teach cryptography at Johns Hopkins.

Follow 94.6k Followers

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Mirko Zorz, Editor in Chief of Help Net Security and (IN)SECURE Magazine.

Follow 46.9k Followers

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Hacker, CTO, founder of Grokability. I made Snipe-IT. Open sourcerer, author, speaker, devops, infosec, atheist, NSFW, shitty runner, worse puns, she/her

Follow 32.9k Followers

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CRO at F-Secure ● Reverse Engineer ● TED Speaker ● Supervillain

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Independent investigative journalist. Writes about cybercrime. Author of 'Spam Nation', a NYT bestseller. Wrote for The Washington Post '95-'09

Follow 264.4k Followers

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Senior cybersecurity editor @techreview. 📲Signal: 1-650-488-7247 📨 [email protected]

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Computer Scientist/Cyber Security Researcher

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