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Cybersecurity threats are varied, and don’t discriminate organizations from individuals when targeted. They represent a fundamental issue that affects almost all aspects of our modern lives.

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Threats And Attacks

@paulsparrows shared
On Aug 4, 2021
The first #cyberattacks timeline of July 2021 is out featuring, once again, a fortnight characterized by #ransomware, #vulnerabilities, and massive #breaches https://t.co/5CDRzucTx6 #CyberSecurity https://t.co/tIVud3ChSF
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1-15 July 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 July 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

The first cyber attacks timeline of July is finally out. In this fortnight I have collected 101 events, a number in line with the previous one (102), confirming...

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 5, 2021
.@CISAgov forms public-private partnership to fight ransomware, work on cyber defense strategy #cybersecurity #ransomware https://t.co/Sfjza2vN1H https://t.co/GsUasAKTWQ
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CISA forms public-private partnership to fight ransomware, work on cyber defense strategy

CISA forms public-private partnership to fight ransomware, work on cyber defense strategy

The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) will focus on finding better ways to fight ransomware and respond to incidents affecting cloud service providers, said CISA Director Jen ...

Innovations And Trends

@Harry_Robots shared
On Aug 5, 2021
RT @FsdRobotics: Industry 4.0 is the digital transformation of #manufacturing/production and related industries and value creation processes. 🔗https://t.co/f6IITmuOeH #industry40 #robotics
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Industry 4.0: the fourth industrial revolution – guide to Industrie 4.0

Industry 4.0: the fourth industrial revolution – guide to Industrie 4.0

Industry 4.0 is the evolution to cyber-physical systems, representing the fourth industrial revolution on the road to an end-to-end value chain with IoT and decentralized intelligence in ...

@Ascend_EDU shared
On Aug 6, 2021
RT @Paula_Piccard: Global cyber intrusion activity jumped 125% in the first half of 2021 https://t.co/MIMJAHB53X #InformationSecurity #Privacy #Phishing #Ransomware #Cloud #Cybersecurity #Infosec #Cyberattacks #Hacking #IoT #Security https://t.co/ZikxTGj14w
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Global cyber intrusion activity jumped 125% in the first half of 2021

Global cyber intrusion activity jumped 125% in the first half of 2021

Companies in the U.S. were targeted more than those in any other country, according to Accenture's Cyber Incident Response Update.

Data Privacy

@BrianHonan shared
On Aug 5, 2021
RT @bhconsulting: After a very successful training session last year, our COO and Privacy expert, @priv_i_see (Valerie Lyons) will be giving another in-depth online training session on 'How to Conduct a DPIA' on Tuesday 28th September. Spaces are limited. #GDPR https://t.co/617uyMYpx9
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How to Conduct Funding Searches and Filter Funders

How to Conduct Funding Searches and Filter Funders

Our COO and Privacy expert, Valerie Lyons will be giving an in-depth training session on 'How to Conduct a DPIA.'

@Infosec_Tourist shared
On Aug 5, 2021
RT @ZDNet: Black Hat: How cybersecurity incidents can become a legal minefield for lawyers https://t.co/owQnhB6CED by @SecurityCharlie
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Black Hat: How cybersecurity incidents can become a legal minefield

Black Hat: How cybersecurity incidents can become a legal minefield

Facing a cyberattack? Pick up the phone and talk to legal help as well as incident response.

Startups And Investments

@DrInfoSec shared
On Aug 6, 2021
CSO Online: 4 things you should know about cybersecurity pros. https://t.co/jNF1uaJmKO [interesting]
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4 things you should know about cybersecurity pros

4 things you should know about cybersecurity pros

ESG/ISSA research report reveals that a strong cybersecurity culture really matters.

@fintechf shared
On Aug 9, 2021
SWIFT appoints Cheri McGuire as Chief Technology Officer https://t.co/6Nu7x1uPxl #Fintech #Data #Datascience #Analytics #fintechlife #Banking #Bank #FintechFinance #Lendtech #knowyourcustomer #KYB #Regtech #Compliance #Credit #SME #CrossBorder #XBorder #payments #Paytech #SmallB https://t.co/jXFEKDwgDa
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SWIFT appoints Cheri McGuire as Chief Technology Officer

SWIFT appoints Cheri McGuire as Chief Technology Officer

SWIFT today announced the appointment of Cheri F. McGuire as CTO.McGuire, previously Group CISO at Standard Chartered PLC

Companies And Services

@wbm312 shared
On Aug 5, 2021
Leaked Document Says Google Fired Dozens of Employees for Data Misuse https://t.co/F8317i58Bb
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Leaked Document Says Google Fired Dozens of Employees for Data Misuse

Leaked Document Says Google Fired Dozens of Employees for Data Misuse

Some allegations potentially center around accessing Google user or employee data.

@DougOlenick shared
On Aug 7, 2021
Cybersecurity M&A Update: Five Firms Make Moves #sophos #deloitte #ivanti https://t.co/DDlDRyKDdb
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Cybersecurity M&A Update: Five Firms Make Moves

Cybersecurity M&A Update: Five Firms Make Moves

Cybersecurity acquisitions continue at an intense pace, with Ivanti, Sophos, Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory, Cerberus Sentinel and Feedzai all making moves to

Business And Industries

@CybersecuritySF shared
On Aug 7, 2021
My Favorite #Cybersecurity #Books because they really help people. Author @ScottBVS informs and entertains #SmallBusiness Owners, #Seniors, cyber wannabes, and everyone else on how to protect against #Cybercrime, #Ransomware, and other #CyberThreats. https://t.co/rDiNYZIS46 https://t.co/AxprVr5yY8
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Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business

Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business

Learn more about Senior Cyber Learn more about Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business Learn more about Hacked Again   Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business Reviews “Rather than presenting ...

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Aug 7, 2021
Three Companies To Watch In Cybersecurity #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/grj2UUVldr
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Three Companies To Watch In Cybersecurity

Three Companies To Watch In Cybersecurity

Analyst Will Townsend examines three bold new companies on the cybersecurity front.