Cybersecurity Essentials

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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

@mikko shared
On Aug 27, 2021
RT @raconteur: For decades, cyber attacks were widely thought to be the preserve of tech-savvy individuals or gangs seeking to steal or extort money. In recent years, it’s become clear that nations are using cybercrime as a standard part of their armoury: https://t.co/FvEFubtcci
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Why cyber attacks will define 21st century warfare

Why cyber attacks will define 21st century warfare

Cheap, low-risk, effective and deniable, state-backed cyber attacks are attractive to nations such as Russia and China, particularly...

@kaspersky shared
On Aug 26, 2021
Could a #cyberattack spark the next financial crisis? New York State thinks so. Find out more 👇 https://t.co/0DIgswueT8
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SolarWinds 2.0 Could Ignite Financial Crisis – Podcast

SolarWinds 2.0 Could Ignite Financial Crisis – Podcast

That’s what NY State suggests could happen, given the utter lack of cybersec protection at many private equity & hedge fund firms. Can AI help avert it?

Innovations And Trends

@IronBastionAu shared
On Aug 26, 2021
Banking’s Digital Future Raises Security Concerns - Security Boulevard https://t.co/BJwZeUfeXL
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Home » Security Boulevard (Original) » Banking’s Digital Future Raises Security Concerns Banking’s Digital Future Raises Security Concerns

As the global financial services industry undergoes a seismic shift, disruption is prompting the industry to replace traditional practices, with emphasis

@tvccapital shared
On Aug 27, 2021
Google: Here's how our $10bn investment will boost US cybersecurity https://t.co/Mk0SdJwwQf by @LiamT
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Google: Here's how our $10bn investment will boost US cybersecurity

Google: Here's how our $10bn investment will boost US cybersecurity

Google has outlined its efforts to shape the US government's zero-trust initiative based on President Biden's Executive Order on cybersecurity.

Data Privacy

@nicoleperlroth shared
On Aug 25, 2021
RT @RMac18: My last story for BuzzFeed News is out. People around the world asked us what international police agencies tried Clearview AI. Now you can see yourself using a searchable table we created based on internal data from the facial recognition company. https://t.co/8nabajsuE1
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Clearview AI Offered Free Facial Recognition Trials To Police All Around The World

Clearview AI Offered Free Facial Recognition Trials To Police All Around The World

As of February 2020, 88 law enforcement and government-affiliated agencies in 24 countries outside the United States have tried to use controversial facial recognition technology Clearview ...

@BrianHonan shared
On Aug 25, 2021
RT @bhconsulting: Our latest blog by our Data Protection Analyst, Cliona Perrick, looks at the data protection issues of processing employees' biometric data. #dataprotection #returntotheoffice #biometrics https://t.co/iKVJGe2WTw
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Biometrics: Does GDPR mean thumbs down for fingerprint scanners in the workplace?

Biometrics: Does GDPR mean thumbs down for fingerprint scanners in the workplace?

Introducing biometrics to the office? Finger print scanning your employees as they come into the office brings some data protection concerns.

Startups And Investments

@justinpowellweb shared
On Aug 27, 2021
.@CNBC: #Google, #Microsoft plan to spend #billions on #cybersecurity after meeting with #Biden by @lauren_feiner https://t.co/ho5iZCpgq7 #security #tech
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Google, Microsoft plan to spend billions on cybersecurity after meeting with Biden

Google, Microsoft plan to spend billions on cybersecurity after meeting with Biden

Business leaders in sectors ranging from tech to insurance committed billions of dollars to beefing up cybersecurity efforts at a meeting with President Biden.

@ThePaypers shared
On Aug 25, 2021
.@gmsectec selects @Webshieldltd for merchant underwriters in Latin America https://t.co/wW0oAufqrR #riskmanagement #payments
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GM Sectec selects Web Shield for merchant underwriters in Latin America

GM Sectec selects Web Shield for merchant underwriters in Latin America

<p style='text-align: justify;'><a href='https://gmsectec.com/' target='_blank'>GM Sectec</a> has teamed up with <a href='https://www.webshieldltd.com/' target='_blank'>Web Shield</a>, a ...

Companies And Services

@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

@StephaneNappo shared
On Aug 26, 2021
Why business leaders must prioritize cybersecurity? #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #Digital #Industry #Infosec #CISO https://t.co/IHAMDabRjH
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Clear and present danger: Why business leaders must prioritize cybersecurity

Clear and present danger: Why business leaders must prioritize cybersecurity

In the last few months, we’ve seen cyberattacks of unprecedented scale. But your employees won't get serious about security until you do.

Business And Industries

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Aug 28, 2021
RT @ChuckDBrooks: Investment in Research & Development Required for A Safer Cybersecurity Future by Chuck Brooks @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/zyUynLehse #CyberSecurity #research
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Investment in Research & Development Required for A Safer Cybersecurity Future

Investment in Research & Development Required for A Safer Cybersecurity Future

Physical and Digital Combined Our technology era, Industry 4.0, is characterized as the mesh between physical and digital infrastructures. Its fabric is a morphing ecosystem where ...

@cybersecboardrm shared
On Aug 27, 2021
WH Cybersecurity Summit Should Be Followed by Regulation, Enforcement #Cybersecurity #security https://t.co/9B9ZCKxNva
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Experts: WH Cybersecurity Summit Should Be Followed by Regulation, Enforcement

Experts: WH Cybersecurity Summit Should Be Followed by Regulation, Enforcement

Amazon, Google, Microsoft etc. making major commitments to shore up nation’s cyber-defenses just won't be enough, researchers say.