Top news of the week: 01.10.2020.
#cybersecurity #infosec #riskmanagement #NIST #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #physicalsecurity #CRTC #Cyberthreats
Threats And Attacks
Business top brass are terrified their companies will simply be collateral damage in a future cyber-war https://t.co/2xt2nLw3nC
OpenBusiness top brass are terrified their companies will simply be collateral damage in a future cyber-war
Organizations need not fear a direct hit – someone knackering the internet or the grid would be enough
As the end of 2020 approaches, the cybersecurity talent drought gets worse https://t.co/lgdup3PJE6 by @esayegh
OpenAs The End Of 2020 Approaches, The Cybersecurity Talent Drought Gets Worse
If talent production continues at today’s pace, the information technology industry has a real problem on its hands – and it’s only going to get worse.
Innovations And Trends
RT @archonsec: #cybersecurity #infosec VIA @darkreading MFA-Minded Attackers Continue to Figure Out Workarounds👇 @chuckdbrooks @mclynd @PVynckier @DrJDrooghaag @avrohomg @BillMew @Fabriziobustama @fogle_shane @sbmeunier @SBUCloud @_SChmielewski @gvalan @AkwyZ https://t.co/UrdAbZMEEC
OpenMFA-Minded Attackers Continue to Figure Out Workarounds
While MFA can improve overall security posture, it's not a silver bullet -- and hacks continue.
RT @Fabriziobustama: Artificial Intelligence and ML in Cybersecurity
By @analyticsinme https://t.co/cAtazNhq8J
#Cybersecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning
Cc: @cybersecboardrm @avrohomg @DrJDrooghaag @archonsec @Corix_JC @AshokNellikar @gvalan @mclynd @digitalcloudgal @AghiathChbib https://t.co/m0tOKXgoRS
OpenArtificial Intelligence and ML in Cybersecurity: Is it Worth the Hype?
While it is suggested to employ AI and ML to fight Cyberattacks and strengthen cybersecurity, especially during COVID-19, experts warn not to be overhyped.
Data Privacy
RT @ciananbrennan: How to deal with a bananas GDPR problem, Irish State style: 1) Deny it 2) Give out for it having been pointed out 3) Fix it, sort of, but don't admit they've fixed it 4) Even though they've moved to fix it, say it wasn't a problem in the first place https://t.co/1zZLNIIfEZ
OpenSystem that revealed details of vehicle owners partially altered amid GDPR concerns
On August 25, the Irish Examiner reported the existence of the technical loophole which saw dealerships given unrestricted access to the National ...
RT @MarietjeSchaake: New essay in @techreview > Companies have taken many aspects of tech governance from democratically elected leaders. It will take an international effort to fight back ↘️ https://t.co/MUb2ByQPC0
OpenHow democracies can claim back power in the digital world
Should Twitter censor lies tweeted by the US president? Should YouTube take down covid-19 misinformation? Should Facebook do more against hate speech? Such questions, which crop up daily in ...
Startups And Investments
RT @LaurenUnderwood: I’m getting my first gavel, friends! I’m thrilled to be named Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee - Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
We have important work to do -- and I’m honored to be leading it.
https://t.co/3MxjzChMKg
OpenUnderwood takes over as chair of House cybersecurity panel
The House Homeland Security Committee announced Friday that Rep.
RT @TechRepublic: Cybersecurity: How to properly perform vulnerability assessments in your organization https://t.co/7XbAJs9Yqc https://t.co/Wo2ojWyAYd
OpenCybersecurity: How to properly perform vulnerability assessments in your organization
Assessing the security posture of devices is an important part of securing data and communications. Follow these steps to make sure you do it correctly.
Companies And Services
Hacker Releases Information on Las Vegas-Area Students After Officials Don’t Pay Ransom
A hacker published grades, Social Security numbers and financial information after a Las Vegas-area school district refused to pay ransom to get back control of their servers—an acute ...
RT @fanCRTCProfling: Two Telus Health data breaches. CC: @PogoWasRight
Two Telus Health medical service providers pay ransom after 60K client files accessed
https://t.co/6yOIXyCjtW #CRTC
OpenTwo Telus Health medical service providers pay ransom after 60K client files accessed
TORONTO - The Medisys Health Group and its affiliate Copeman Healthcare say they payed an unspecified ransom to retrieve personal information for abou...
Business And Industries
A Guide to the NIST #Cybersecurity Framework #NIST #cybersecurity #physicalsecurity #riskmanagement
#infosec
➡️https://t.co/AINXUgO3yj
OpenA Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
With cybersecurity threats growing exponentially, it has never been more important to put together an efficient cyber-risk management policy, and NIST's framework can help.
RT @WIRED: As Israel shut down during the pandemic, cyber intelligence researcher Ohad Zaidenberg decided to apply his skills to defending hospitals around the world. https://t.co/SXegFX9jmK
OpenThe Cyber-Avengers Protecting Hospitals From Ransomware
As medical facilities strain amid the pandemic, they’re especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. A global coalition of volunteer experts has stepped into the breach.