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In the cybersecurity space, there are many things we do not all agree on, but one thing I have noticed in the past year is that we all agree that the U.S. can expect to see more ransomware attacks as the nation recover from recent attacks which include… Continue reading U.S. Can Expect to see more Ransomware Attacks
A group of ransomware hackers known as “Babuk” leaked internal police files from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The information was stolen in late April.
The post Bad Ending for Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Depar… Continue reading Bad Ending for Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after a Ransomware Attack
One of the nation’s largest fuel pipelines has been forced to shut down after being affected by a ransomware cyberattack. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore acc… Continue reading Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
By: David E. Sanger A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, in what appeared to be a significant attempt to disrupt vulnerable energy infrastructure. The pipeline carries refined gasoline and jet fuel up … Continue reading Ransomware attack leads to shutdown of major U.S. pipeline system
As previously stated, Researchers at Cybersecurity Ventures detailed in a 2019 post there would be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally in 2021, but with the addition of 700,000 additional skilled practitioners according to a Cybersecu… Continue reading The Cybersecurity Job Gap and How Getting Women in STEM can Help [Video]
Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct their attacks. It is important to protect yourself as well as know the common sig… Continue reading Social Media Safety Awareness Tips
In a recent interview on the BNC network, I provided a few tips to keep kids safe while online on the Internet. Continue reading Internet Safety Tips for Parent and Kids [Video]
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with the distributed and interconnected nature of IT products and service supply chain. Continue reading Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Explained
Non-Sensitive PII together combined with Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII Continue reading Non-sensitive PII + Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII
This would be like a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve and it would be voluntary and by invitation only. This would allow our national security agencies to have access to the qualified, capable, and service-oriented American talent necessary to respond w… Continue reading The Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve: A National Guard-like program to address growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by the U.S. government