Tag Archives: Computer security
Cyber Security Insurance Coverage Takes Shape
Allianz SE, Europe’s biggest insurer, has become the latest to tie its future to the delivery of policies covering cyber attacks, as noted in the Insurance Journal. Although such well-established firms develop policies that will help small to medium businesses … Continue reading
Cooperation is key to Africa’s security future
It has been a slow process, but the world is finally waking up to the reality of cyber-security in Africa. The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance (ICSPA) has identified Africa as a problem area in its eight-year evaluation of the modern threats to … Continue reading
Inspector General Issues Harsh Report on FEC Computer Security
A federal Inspector General has released a harsh assessment of an agency that has repeatedly failed to improve computer security even after suffering a hacking attack. The Inspector General of the Federal Election Commission today issued an independent audit report on the agency’s … Continue reading
Tripwire Survey: Only 11 Percent of Federal IT Professionals Have Implemented the Top 20 Critical Security Controls
Tripwire, Inc., a leading global provider of risk-based security and compliance management solutions, today announced the results of a survey on security technology trends in the federal government. The survey was conducted by Dimensional Research from September 26 through October 4, 2013, and … Continue reading
Security hackers got you scared? Focus on fundamentals, not hype
You see them all over the news – reports of high-profile data breaches and computer attacks. This is a result of increased dependence on computers and increasing sophistication of the threats. Organizations and individuals who rely on computers, whether they sit … Continue reading
Cybersecurity Will Get More Complex in 2014
Cybersecurity threats will get more sophisticated in 2014. Bad news for all businesses, big and small. Cybersecurity is going to get a lot more complicated in 2014. Global nonprofit IT association ISACAbelieves IT and cybersecurity professionals should resolve now to gear up for … Continue reading
Honoring those who made a difference in cybersecurity in 2013
Four federal employees were among those honored by the SANS Institute for having made a difference in cybersecurity in 2013. Todd Boudreau was awarded for redesigning the Army Signal warrant officer structure to include four new cyber positions. The Army has since … Continue reading
Cybersecurity internships
The Department of Homeland Security is offering 100 unpaid students volunteer assignments at field offices across the country. Interns will support cyber security operations at the department’s forensic labs. Internship opportunities are available in Austin, Dallas, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio, as well as … Continue reading
Auditor issues report on threats to cybersecurity
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s auditor has released a report outlining the threats of cybersecurity breaches to state and local governments. In his report, Auditor Adam Edelenemphasizes the need for a breach notification law. He says Kentucky is one of four states that … Continue reading
Gregory D. Evans | Super Security Mogul 