Security News

A year after WannaCry, victims haven't improved cybersecurity policies
2018-04-18 14:03

The NHS has only 20 security professionals on staff, and the financial impact of WannaCry has not yet been determined.

Cybersecurity Tech Accord sets new privacy standards for tech companies
2018-04-18 12:25

The new paper, signed by 34 tech companies, is akin to a 'digital Geneva Convention' to govern the rules of engagement in technology.

Embracing Change in Cybersecurity
2018-04-17 22:03

Tom Kellerman of Carbon Black on Ovecoming Failing ArchitecturesSecurity leaders need to embrace security change to overcome failing architectures that have evolved over the last decade, says Tom...

RSAC 2018: Tech Giants Form Cybersecurity Tech Accord
2018-04-17 19:14

Microsoft president Brad Smith at RSAC 2018 said more than 30 companies will oppose government cyberattacks on "innocent civilians."

Tech-skilled cybersecurity pros in high demand and short supply
2018-04-17 19:13

The worldwide cybersecurity skills gap continues to present a significant challenge, with 59 percent of information security professionals reporting unfilled cyber/information security positions...

Why router-based attacks could be the next big trend in cybersecurity
2018-04-17 12:28

A joint statement issued by DHS, FBI, and NCSC claim that Russian state-sponsored hackers are leveraging vulnerabilities in routers to harvest data.

U.S. Energy Department Offers $25 Million for Cybersecurity Tech
2018-04-16 15:27

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday announced that it’s prepared to award up to $25 million for the research and development of technologies designed to protect the country’s...

The cybersecurity skills gap caused 40% of IT pros to stall their cloud migrations
2018-04-16 04:01

One in four organizations have experienced data theft from the public cloud, according to McAfee.

Onapsis raises $31 million Series C funding for ERP cybersecurity
2018-04-13 18:00

Onapsis, the global experts in business-critical application cybersecurity and compliance, today announced a $31 million Series C minority funding round led by new investor LLR Partners, with...

How to diversify the cybersecurity industry
2018-04-13 11:20

The industry is projected to have 1.8 million unfilled jobs by 2022, says Forrester's Stephanie Balaouras and Claire O'Malley, but women represent just 11% of cybersecurity professionals worldwide.