Government Data Woes: 2016 Compromised Records Surpass Total for Last Three Years Combined

Government entities in the U.S. and abroad have been targeted by malware infections, phishing schemes, SQL injection attacks and more.

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International Businesses Will Encounter Multijurisdictional Compliance Issues

Companies engaging in international business, especially those with offices abroad, will undoubtedly encounter multijurisdictional compliance issues.

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IoT Security: A Government Perspective

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing everything — even how the government operates. But these bodies need to put security and citizen safety first.

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Microsoft Azure Government Services Earns Provisional Authority to Operate

The United States federal government has granted Microsoft permission to provisionally offer their services to government agencies after they met the strict security requirements for the designation.

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FTC Studying Manufacturers’ Mobile Device Security Update Practices

The FTC recently mandated that eight major mobile device manufacturers in the U.S. reveal their security update practices and general update policies.

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Report: Federal Reserve Target of Constant Attacks

The U.S. Federal Reserve reported 50 breaches over the past five years including two that it is classifying as acts of cyber espionage, according to a Reuters Freedom of Information Request. Continue reading Report: Federal Reserve Target of Constant Attacks

Overcoming Cybersecurity Challenges in the White House and Beyond

Taking incremental steps against cybersecurity challenges puts organizations further behind in countering the threat environment.

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