The UK was one of the most active regions for regulatory enforcement action in Europe last year in terms of fines and enforcement notices issued over data protection
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419888/UK-issues-record-data-protection-fines-in-the-past-year
Cisco and IBM join forces in historic cybersecurity partnership
Cisco and IBM announced a historic partnership today which is built on the foundation of fighting the war against cyber criminals. The two tech giants together have formed a wall that is instilling fear amongst criminals.
While the technology of the two giants will be combined together to form a stronger cyber security infrastructure, it will also bring with it a host of cyber security forces under one roof from both the companies. After all the two tech giants are two of the most powerful companies with almost 40 security acquisitions under their belt.
Both IBM and Cisco with their aggressive cyber security startup acquisitions have enabled a steady flow of high-end talent in the security industry. Now, this immense talent will be joining forces to fight back forces that helped release deadly attacks like the recent Wannacry ransomware.
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WannaCry and other recent cyber attacks underline the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to security, says RSA president
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419870/WannaCry-shows-validity-of-risk-based-security-says-RSA-head
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Key-things-to-consider-to-block-malicious-email-attachments
Businesses may face an onslaught of zero-day attacks soon as the group that leaked the NSA exploits used in the WannaCry ransomware attacks prepares to release more stolen code
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419847/Shadow-Brokers-prepares-zero-day-subscription-service
are cybersecurity businesses taking advantage of the wannacry ransomware attack?
If you haven’t heard already, last 2 weeks have been chaotic in the business world because of the Wannacry malware attack that took down as many as 200,000 machines in just a few days.
Now some cybersecurity companies are cashing on the attack by raising the prices of their services because right now the demand for cyber security is so high that it is almost impossible for businesses to not seek out help from professionals.
But do businesses really need to rely on cyber security companies or should they be more concerned about their own cybersecurity culture inside the business?
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Your personal data is worthless – it’s only when it’s processed by the Facebooks or Googles of this world that it has business value
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Understanding-the-economic-value-of-your-personal-data
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Employees-are-one-of-the-greatest-defences
People are often seen as the weakest link when it comes to cyber security, but that must change, says the National Cyber Security Centre
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419646/People-can-be-strongest-link-in-cyber-security-says-NCSC
Security researcher who discovered worm that could have bigger impact than WannaCry says the author seems to have given up
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419637/EternalRocks-author-throws-in-the-towel-after-media-attention
Cybersecurity eccentric show ‘The Wolf’ returns for season 2
The popular cyber security eccentric series by HP ‘The Wolf’ is coming back for a second season. When the first season was released, everyone wondered if we have finally reached the zenith of entertainment that is scripted.
Christian Slater was chosen as the lead of the show in which he was called Mr.Robot who would hack operating systems using his phone. Now Slater is back and the teaser of the series show him sitting on boat messing with people’s health records. The show is all set to premiere at Cannes.
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Microsoft has reportedly bought Israeli cybersecurity startup Hexadite
American computing giant Microsoft has reportedly purchased the Israeli cyber security startup Hexadite for a massive $100 million. The website Calcalist which is available in only Hebrew language reported the news today.
If the report is indeed true, then this will be the latest purchase of acquisitions of Israeli cyber-security companies that Microsoft has recently started showing significant interest in.
Hexadite was originally formed back in 2014 by Tel Aviv and now has a headquarter in Boston. They specialize in mitigating damage to systems by investigating cyberattacks
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Consumers have extremely high expectations for rapid mobile development in the coming years, according to a Gemalto report
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419567/Mobile-users-expectations-are-sky-high-says-Gemalto
With one year to the compliance deadline, the Information Commissioner’s Office has urged UK firms to seize the business benefits of being GDPR-ready
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419554/UK-businesses-urged-to-prepare-for-GDPR
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Minimise-malware-risks-through-education-process-and-technology
With a year to go before all companies dealing with European Union citizens’ data have to comply with new EU data protection rules, the focus for many is on compliance, but some believe business should be the top priority
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/GDPR-One-year-to-compliance-and-opportunity
Global organisations do not know where customer data is stored and use unreliable data removal methods to erase content, a study shows
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419459/Finding-customer-data-is-big-hurdle-to-meeting-GDPR-right-to-erasure
How to make sure your workforce takes cyber security threats seriously
Common sense is only limited and for you to make sure that things are taken seriously, you will have to go beyond the basics and make sure that best practices in cybersecurity are being taken seriously by your workforce.
When it involves cyber security, big IT security companies tend to make sure that at least 20 of their employees are well prepared to fight back security attacks. They tell them that it is a matter of life and death where winning means the company stays in business and continues to flourish.
Cyber criminals are especially targeting employees at companies that don’t take cyber security very seriously. Don’t forget that most malware attacks are successful thanks to the work force that never pays attention to what is scamming them. They just open links and let whatever there is fool them.
Cyber criminals are now also using social media to perform these scam attacks which employees never realize that they are dangerous. The results are that a malware attack spreads across your network.
So how do you prepare them to fight back? How do you make sure that the thousands you are spending on their training are actually making any sense to them and that they are actually taking things seriously?
Here are a couple of strategies you can use to make sure your cyber security message sticks with your employees.
Your aim should be to change the employee behavior and not force things upon them. If you successfully create a cybersecurity culture, your employees will be more vigilant than ever.
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Identity management, and authentication and authorisation governance are shifting away from being purely IT initiatives, according to RSA
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419437/Identity-authentication-and-authorisation-becoming-risk-led
Online banking is helping people manage their finances better and reduce their debt as a result
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419428/Twenty-years-of-online-banking-has-increased-financial-awareness
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-User-education-key-to-blocking-email-borne-malware
Last year Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419263/Interview-Nick-Bleech-head-of-information-security-Travis-Perkins
A breach settlement with 47 US states has taken the cost of the 2013 data breach at retailer Target to more than $220m
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419419/US-retailer-Target-agrees-185m-data-breach-settlement
C-suite executives logging on to unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots seem to present one of the biggest security risks to enterprise networks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419372/Mobile-c-level-executives-are-major-risk-to-business-security
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-10-control-areas-to-mitigate-against-malware-attacks
Some 24% of companies polled in the UK and US expect to miss the GDPR compliance deadline of 25 May 2018
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419346/Almost-a-quarter-of-UK-and-US-firms-likely-to-miss-GDPR-deadline
Hard on the heels of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, a researcher has found a worm that combines four NSA exploits and associated attack tools, including EternalBlue used by WannaCry
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419337/EternalRocks-worm-combines-seven-leaked-NSA-attack-tools
What strategies should organisations follow to block malware attachments which continue to account for two-thirds of malware infections that result in data breaches?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Malware-is-sneaky
The impact of WannaCry on the Middle East was reduced due to the attack falling on a weekend, but it is a stark warning
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419246/Middle-East-largely-unscathed-after-WannaCry-cyber-attack
Statistics show that computers running Windows 7 accounted for the biggest proportion of machines infected with the WannaCry ransomware, while NHS suppliers are blamed for hampering patching by NHS trusts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419253/Windows-7-accounts-for-most-WannaCry-infections
how can we protect ourselves using cybersecurity
With the latest and most devastated ransomware attack in history, ‘Wannacry’ security experts are saying that cybersecurity could be a threat to our interconnected future if not taken care of on time.
Wannacry took down more than 200,000 machines around the world and the next attack could be anywhere in the future. What’s even worst is that big organizations are not prepared to face another attack on such a large scale.
Wannacry ransomware is also capable of taking over things that are connected to the internet of things. This means that any appliance in your house connected to the internet can be taken over and locked by a cyber criminal.
For now protecting your systems is the first priority which can only be done by making yourself aware of cyber security and following the many guidelines it provides to prevent a future attack.
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new innovations are coming to cybersecurity
Launceston is known for innovation and is now overseeing an establishment of a cyber security hub in the city. The lead discussion of the proposal took place on Monday during a council meeting.
Alderman Darren Alexander spoke to the council saying that they should be taking advantage of the cyber security growth network set by the federal government of Australia.
The establishment of a growth center is going to play a key role in the government’s $1.1 billion national innovation and science agenda recently announced.
The government will be allocating $31.9 million to fund the growth center till 2020.
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Although there is evidence that some victims of the WannaCry ransomware attack on 12 May have paid the attackers, there is no evidence that they are getting their data back
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419177/McAfee-researchers-test-WannCry-recovery-method
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419162/Command-and-control-communications-key-to-detecting-threats
Claude Moraes, chair of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee shares his views, concerns, reservations about EU-US data transfers, encryption and Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419147/Interview-Claude-Moraes-MEP-and-EU-Civil-Liberties-Committee-chair
Sharing information in the face of threats such as WannaCry is crucial for organisations to improve their cyber security capability, according to Neustar, which is making it easier to do
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419140/Neustar-launches-international-security-council
There is a direct correlation between data breaches and falls in stock prices, but the impact is lighter on companies with good cyber security, a study has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419072/Strong-cyber-security-posture-reduces-impact-of-breaches
How to prevent attacks like WannaCry in the future
The ransomware attack that took place on Friday, the infamous WannaCry took over as many as 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the world. Although experts still don’t know the complete details of the attack, it is clear that some big organizations were victimized in the attack while some suffered severe losses.
After the attack, cyber security professionals are warning not to meet the demands of the Wannacry ransomware. They are also recommending that companies, businesses, and organizations start preparing to prevent future attacks by adding new strategies like IT risk management in general.
If you haven’t been victimized yet, you shouldn’t rest easy. The attacks are going to come back and they will not leave you alone if you are not prepared. Here are the strategies you can start implementing today to resist the attack.
Now it is more than ever necessary to look at your IT team and see if it lacks talent. You need to make sure that you create a good IT culture in your company where normal employees are also made aware of how dangerous these cyber crimes have become.
Wannacry and other malware depend largely on human error. Employees often give away chunks of private info on the internet without thinking twice. Set up an effective risk management practice that teaches the employees about how to find out about scams over the internet and through email. If you make it hard for the hackers to obtain data, they’ll be helpless. Collaborate with IT professionals to set up defensive walls that detect scams before they even reach your employees.
To protect critical intellectual property, you must have a powerful IT infrastructure. Store all your data on high-end network devices which are generally created to prevent attacks from normal cyber criminals or malware. Make sure you also protect your data if you are sharing it with a third party.
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The WannaCry ransomware attack that started on 12 May 2017 is the biggest single incident that the new UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has faced
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419069/WannaCry-biggest-incident-to-date-for-National-Cyber-Security-Centre
European law enforcement is to focus on collaborating with industry around cyber crime as organised crime groups increasingly exploit new technologies, according to a regional crime threat report
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Organised-crime-exploiting-new-technology
Most businesses are still not taking cyber security seriously enough, according to the former CEO of TalkTalk, which suffered a major data breach in 2015
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450419002/Business-not-taking-cyber-security-seriously-enough-says-Dido-Harding
experts are warning businesses to not meet the demands of Wannacry
Cyber security professionals are warning businesses and organizations to not meet the demands of cyber criminals who unleashed the latest most deadly malware attack ‘WannaCry’ that took over hundreds and thousands of machines globally in mere hours.
If you’re not familiar with ransomware, it is a kind of malware that kidnaps your data and then asks money in return. Hackers will demand a set amount and will give you a time limit to pay the ransom. Failure to pay the ransom on time will result in complete deletion of data.
Ransomware is so strong that it cannot be decrypted. You will have to pay the amount or keep a backup.
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11 year old boy took control of a robotic teddy bear
An 11-year-old boy shocked an audience consisting of cyber security experts by hacking into their devices with Bluetooth to control a robot teddy bear. With this, he proved that interconnected smart toys can easily be weaponized.
Reuben Paul is just in 6th grade in an Austin, Texas-based school and his toy teddy bear is the reason why so many people were wowed that day.
Whatever he did, it does confirm that whether it’s a plane or a car, anything that is connected to the internet of things can be manipulated and easily hacked to use against its owner.
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Survey shows 52% of CISOs working in the finance sector have made compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation an investment priority
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418886/Financial-services-CISOs-prioritise-GDPR-but-their-service-providers-might-not-have
More ransomware attacks are likely. The best way to protect against them is to have up-to-date in-house backups and to ensure cloud backups are adequately protected and available
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418882/Ransomware-Protect-yourself-with-good-backup-and-cloud-policies
How to invest in cybersecurity with immediate results
The scale and complexity of cyber crimes are rising at an alarming rate but unfortunately, on the other side, the general lack of cyber security awareness is dropping in organizations even for those who are spending thousands on high-end technology. What investors fail to realize is that there is no such high-end technology that can help them defend against rising threats from cyber criminals.
So what is the best investment you can make in cyber security as a business?
Spending millions on technology will make you feel like you are doing the right thing and it will make you safe. But in reality, major cyber security threats aren’t prevented using high-end technology, they are prevented by leveraging the human brain, after all, these attacks are being constructed by humans.
Every organization has a number of employees who have no idea what cyber security is and which results in human error. Cyber criminals are targeting these people by scamming them into opening malicious software. So the best investment you can make today is indeed on cyber security awareness amongst your company’s employees.
For all kinds of cyber attacks, the first line of defense is none other than the leaders and employees themselves who are a part of an interconnected chain of a network. These are the people who if knew how to prevent an attack would never let one sneak by.
Yet organizations are failing to realize that this is indeed the biggest loophole in their cyber security defense strategy.
So as a company, you have to realize that spreading awareness is of number one priority. Before you set yourself to buy complex technology thinking that it will effectively and automatically defend against cyber attacks, look at your workforce and see if they even know how to best use that technology.
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Middle East marine and logistics company has improved its firewall to support global expansion
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418775/Qatars-Milaha-Maritime-and-Logistics-upgrades-firewall-to-ensure-global-network-performance
WannaCry reveals some important facts about our dependence on the internet and IT
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Five-steps-for-business-after-WannaCry-cyber-attack
A failure by many organisations to take cyber security seriously has long been blamed on the lack of a single significant event to shake things up. Does WannaCry fit the bill?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418816/Global-ransomware-attack-could-be-long-awaited-wake-up-call
A cyber attack on Monday took down 200,000 machines globally
A global ransomware attack that disrupted hospitals, factories, schools, and shops forced the investors on Monday to purchase stocks that would benefit cybersecurity funding by the government agencies and firms.
The attack started spreading across the world on Friday and by the end of Monday, it had locked many computers in about 150 different countries. Now the experts are warning that this attack could come back with a bigger force as more and more employees checked their emails.
According to reports collected by European Union police agency Europol, the attack affected as many as 200,000 machines.
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Cybersecurity professionals are preparing to ward of a new kind of cyber attack
The technique that hackers are using today to disseminate wannacry worm was originally developed by the US National Security Agency.
The wannacry computer virus attack that was witnessed over the weekend was developed by NSA and was never actually meant to be released to the public but several reports are indicating that it was stolen after it was leaked from the NSA by a group known as the Shadow Brokers.
Microsoft has warned businesses and organizations to stop using Windows XP which now does not receive any support from the company if they wish to defend against this new virus obtained by cyber criminals
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MPs and peers have been warned not to use personal emails on parliamentary Windows computers in the wake of WannaCry ransomware outbreak
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418787/MPs-and-peers-urged-not-to-use-personal-email-as-WannaCry-spreads
Cyber attackers do not have to use previously unseen or extremely sophisticated attacks to bypass defences, analysis of publicly reported breaches in the past year reveals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418783/Attackers-have-no-need-of-zero-days-breach-data-shows
Security advisers are urging organisations to patch their Windows systems to avert a possible second wave of an unprecedented, indiscriminate ransomware attack
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418770/Businesses-urged-to-apply-Windows-patch-to-avert-WannaCry-attacks
We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/GDPR-a-quick-start-guide
What are the important questions organizations should be asking about cybersecurity?
Technology that is powering work in big organizations is becoming powerful but they are not alone. Hackers and cyber criminals are also increasing their skills and learning how to work with new and improved technology. Thus businesses are at risk of becoming a victim of cyber crimes. While there are several processes that can help improve the businesses cybersecurity defense, all of their leaders should be thinking about security on a higher level.
There are a few important questions that businesses ask each other and try to find a solution. Some of these most important questions are listed below:
Should a business be concerned about who hacked them?
When businesses are hacked or become a victim of a major cybercrime, the first question comes to mind is who hacked them and who are they associated with. But is it really necessary for IT professionals in big businesses to ask this question?
The answer is absolutely yes. If a business cannot find out who or what attacked them, they cannot prevent the same attack in the future. They must learn at least about the dynamics of the attack and the intention of the hacker. What if they are being targetted by competition? What if hackers are after something very specific? Sometimes delving deeper into investigation can reveal a lot about the techniques that were used to hack your important data. Thus you a business may be able to better defend themselves by learning critical cyber security techniques.
To find out who hacked a business, the best solution is to track the malware. Track their authors and you’ll get a lot of information that points towards what could be coming next
What can be done about hackers who successfully penetrated a business’s defense against cyber attacks?
To begin, a business can use sophisticated tools to find out how strong their defense is. They can even hire cybersecurity professionals who can try to find vulnerabilities in their defense.
Whatever the method is, constantly testing your security is the perfect way to stay up to date with the technology that helps you defend against hackers. It also allows your cyber security professionals to learn new and advanced cyber methods that the hackers may be using to attack you.
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Hospitals across England are reporting problems with IT systems and some say it is affecting healthcare treatment
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418720/NHS-hospitals-hit-by-suspected-ransomware-attack
There are five things all companies should ensure they are doing in terms of cyber security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418705/Five-cyber-security-imperatives-for-all-companies
The UK privacy watchdog reports that it has dealt with more data breach reports and issued more fines in the past year than ever before
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418692/ICO-reports-record-number-of-data-breaches-and-fines
The latest US presidential executive order on cyber security has been met mainly with praise, but critics say there is nothing really new and takes no decisive action
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418684/Mixed-reaction-to-Trumps-cyber-security-executive-order
Cities are experimenting with smarter ways to use technologies to improve the life of citizens, but their projects are fragmented. Is there a better approach?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418668/Why-smart-cities-need-to-become-smarter-about-technology
Allainz working with local manufacturers to improve car cyber security
Allianz Germany is now working with local car manufacturers to bring forward the different vulnerabilities in the systems of vehicles that are electronically powered and can easily be hacked by criminals.
As electronic systems become common in cars, they are becoming an easy target for cyber criminals to hack. According to chief information security officer at Allianz Germany, a research has already been started that will help protect these cars from cyber crimes.
The research was inspired by a public hacking of a jeep Cherokee by security researchers Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller in 2015. Now the company is working to improve the security features of the vehicles.
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broadcasting companies need to work together to fight cybercrime
Cybercrime has been there all this time in one form or the other for decades, but the threat it poses today is unlike anything we have seen in the past. With attackers now increasing in numbers and coming from different regions of the world with different intentions, organizations in the US and around the world are now at a huge risk of an attack with unbearable consequences.
Broadcasting companies may not have been targeted regularly, but that doesn’t mean they are safe from the threats. Actually, they depend a lot on technology to help them broadcast their stream on radio and TV. To avoid becoming a victim, broadcasting companies should come together to fight cyber crime.
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Allianz Germany is working with the local car manufacturing industry to highlight the vulnerabilities in the electronics systems of vehicles that can be exploited by criminals
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418602/Allianz-researchers-working-with-car-makers-on-cyber-security
Security defenders should use automation to turn the tables on attackers, according to the CTO of the US Department of Homeland Security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418537/Automation-can-turn-tables-on-cyber-attackers
Blockchain technologies will enable many new and disruptive business models than the internet itself, an expert predicts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418530/Blockchain-economy-on-the-horizon
Blockchain is gathering pace in the Middle East, with the United Arab Emirates leading the way
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418470/Blockchain-gains-momentum-in-the-Middle-East
Have you got the right talent to join a cybersecurity position?
Big organizations and businesses who have been a victim of a cyber attack have a very common complaint that serious talent is lacking in cyber security. Their teams are virtually not prepared and they are blaming the lack of talent whereas if they look around, there is talent available. So where is the shortage coming from?
The need for adding new talent to cyber security teams is a very well documented need. It has been revealed time and time again in reports by industry experts that the global cyber security workforce is indeed lacking in good talent. According to many reports, as many as 1.5 million positions will be unfilled by the end of 2020.
There is a shortage of talent in cyber teams but the talent is there. The real problem is that businesses and organizations are targeting the wrong people for the job. They see traditional tech credentials and based on that fill their positions. For example, someone holding a degree in technology is not someone suitable for a cybersecurity position. This is why so many security certifications are there.
The true potential of a tech expert really shines when they start delving deeper into cybersecurity space by studying further in security based certifications. Their basic education is just a minor step in getting them ready for the world of cyber security out there.
To fill in the gaps in talents, organizations and businesses should start opening up their positions to individuals who have experience and hard cyber security certifications instead of someone holding a Master’s Degree in basic technology.
Cyber security is a vast field and not every IT expert feels comfortable working in the industry that revolves around security. By now everyone should be aware that this industry is vast and it has much different expertise which can only be learned by individuals who are taking specialized courses that teach about the cyber tech.
If ignored, these highly educated personnel who have mastered a field of cyber security can and may turn to the other side of the game.
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Modern computing capabilities combined with cognitive technology has huge potential for tackling unknown attack patterns and addressing the security skills shortage, says Martin Kuppinger
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450418477/Cognitive-security-is-the-future-says-Martin-Kuppinger
Artificial Intelligence is the future of cybersecurity
As AI becomes more capable and intelligent, it could become the future of cyber security by fighting back automated and sophisticated social engineered cyber attacks. The same could be said in reverse.
With AI becoming more powerful and accessible, even cyber criminals could use to create a wave of cyber attacks such as data hacks, thefts, and penetrations. So experts believe our best defense against such attacks would be to use AI.
Even today in some large corporations with big cybersecurity budgets are using AI to defend against sophisticated attacks. This points out to a viable future of AI in cyber security which isn’t too far behind now.
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Is your coffee machine spying on you?
If you thought you’re safe when you shut down your computer or smartphone, then you really need a wake-up call. The latest cyber security defense and offense technology have already been tried and tested on things that may just be used to make a simple cup of coffee.
That’s right, there is a chance that even your coffee machine is spying on you provided that it is connected to the internet of things. If your home appliance can connect to other devices such as your phone or home PC, then it pretty much is open for anyone to use to collect data. You never know your coffee machine may even be recording your routine.
An appliance such as these is commonly seen in corporations because even big corporations need to defend themselves against employees who may turn to whistle blow.
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