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Why So Many Top Hackers Hail from Russia

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Conventional wisdom says one reason so many hackers seem to hail from Russia and parts of the former Soviet Union is that these countries have traditionally placed a much greater emphasis than educational institutions in the West on teaching information technology in middle and high schools, and yet they lack a Silicon Valley-like pipeline to help talented IT experts channel their skills into high-paying jobs. This post examines the first part of that assumption by examining a breadth of open-source data.

The supply side of that conventional wisdom seems to be supported by an analysis of educational data from both the U.S. and Russia, which indicates there are several stark and important differences between how American students are taught and tested on IT subjects versus their counterparts in Eastern Europe. Continue reading Why So Many Top Hackers Hail from Russia→

Report: more companies are hiring CISOs as private industry faces cyberattacks

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As cybersecurity budgets and staffing needs continue to increase, businesses must also move to address increasingly malicious threats, according to ISACA’s annual global cyber security survey. Last year, 53 percent of respondents reported an increase in cyber attacks, with 80 percent reporting that an attack is likely to strike their business in 2017, according to the survey of 600 firms. Just 53 percent, however, reported that their business had a formal process for handling these attacks. Cybersecurity is gaining more attention from businesses; the number of organizations with CISOs is up 15 percent from ISACA’s 2016 State of Cyber Security report, with 65 percent now including the position. But while cybersecurity is becoming more of a concern, the availability of tools to combat attacks is not keeping pace. “Consider that this year’s survey found that only fewer than half of security leaders are confident in their team’s ability to handle anything beyond […]

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Are enterprises ready for drones?

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From package delivery to props in major sporting events, drones continue to play major roles in everyday life. But are enterprises prepared for the rise of the drones in their operations? ISACA outlines some of the potential uses of drone technology in a commercial environment, including business implications and risk considerations, as well as critical questions an enterprise must consider prior to implementing a drone program: What factors must management consider prior to signing off … More → Continue reading Are enterprises ready for drones?→

Consumer and business perspectives on IoT, augmented reality risks

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As every business becomes a digital business, the spread of technology such as augmented reality (AR) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices can add significant business value and personal convenience. Yet a new study from ISACA shows that consumers and IT professionals disagree on the risks and rewards. US consumers who are employed are more positive about the benefits of AR than IT professionals are, with 60 percent or more agreeing that a range of … More → Continue reading Consumer and business perspectives on IoT, augmented reality risks→