Top news of the week: 31.08.2021.
Threats And Attacks
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...
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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.
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
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
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
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 ...
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.