InfoSec World 2015 – Recap
InfoSec World 2015 just wrapped up from Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. With around 1200 attendees, over 75 speakers, and over 50 exhibitors, the event provided something for everyone.…
DetailsThe DHS SWAMP: What It Is and What It Means for Practitioners
I know it might sound sort of corny but whenever I think of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “SWAMP” program (the Software Assurance Marketplace) my mind immediately goes to The Empire…
DetailsHealthcare.gov Site Reportedly Sharing Personal Information of Visitors
The healthcare.gov site is sharing personal information about visitors to its site to third-party advertisers, according to a report by The Associated Press. The website for the federal healthcare exchange provides…
DetailsVice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education with Focus on Minorities
Vice President Joe Biden has announced that the Department of Energy (DoE) will provide a $25 million grant over the next five years to support minorities and cybersecurity education. The…
DetailsPlanning Security: 3 Things to Look for in 2015
Well, the New Year is upon us. Which for most of us means a few things: taking stock of the year that’s just passed, deciding what we can do better…
DetailsOffense vs. Defense – Unite!
You can feel the enthusiasm this time of year as football playoffs and bowl games capture massive attention. Us vs. them. You vs. me. Offense vs. defense. In the sporting…
DetailsThe Sony Breach is Not The Government’s Problem
If the first indication that you have been hacked is your screens going blank or displaying an attacker’s message you are in real trouble. Another indicator that your organization does…
DetailsIs Your Online Security Fit for the Online Consumer?
There are few businesses that are not dependent to some extent on their online presence. Websites are no longer simply a source of information, but a place to transact with…
DetailsFBI Warns of Destructive Malware Post Sony Attack
Cybercriminals are targeting U.S. businesses with malware with destructive capabilities, much like the one that recently crippled Sony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned late Monday. The malware described in…
DetailsBlack Friday – Paper or Plastic?
Happy anniversary? One year ago the infamous Target breach occurred; November 27 to be exact. Unless you’ve not ventured out to a retailer in 2014, there’s a good chance you’ve…
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