Zoombombing is but one of the security concerns that Zoom is dealing with right now, as a lawsuit is filed in California citing a violation of the CCPA and the NY Attorney General is asking some tough questions about the company’s security practices. Zoom shares have skyrocketed since the beginning of the year and I am thrilled by their success. The path forward, however, relies on security. If the company is going to retain a customer base, especially that oh-so-valuable paid customer base that is what really allows companies to deliver shareholder value, then a proactive security first mindset is going to have to be the mantra they embrace and lead with. We’ll all be watching, and hoping they get this right.
IoT Cybersecurity Regulations Kick in With the Start of 2020
With the launch of 2020, certain cybersecurity laws covering “smart” devices go into effect. As local (state) IoT cybersecurity regulation kicks in and federal regulation is looming, what does this mean for members of IoT ecosystems?
Imperva Data Breach Has Consequences for CEO
The Imperva data breach had serious consequences for CEO Chris Hylen, who has stepped down. This should get the attention of CEOs and senior leaders everywhere. Doing everything you can to create a business strategy with security at its core while also endeavoring to create a security first culture within the organization are business mission critical. Especially if you want to keep your job.
The IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator: Fueling Global Innovation
Exploring the impact of the IBM Hyper Protect accelerator, which was designed to drive innovation in security focused industries like finance and healthcare.
Is Blackberry The Right Company To Secure The IoT?
BlackBerry has emerged as a player in Cybersecurity and now the company is looking to take its edge solutions to solve IoT security but can they do it?
LastPass Security Bug Fix Released — Users Should Update Now
The LastPass security bug has been fixed, but users should update now anyway, making sure they are running version 4.33.0. Note that this bug was limited to Google’s Chrome and Microsoft’s Opera browsers, but the fix developed was sent to all browsers. Password managers, while not infallible, are an important part of keeping passwords—and businesses—safe.
How to Become a Ransomware Defender
To become a ransomware defender, you need to know how this malware works and the basic steps you can take to prevent it from infiltrating your devices and organization.
Symantec Acquisition Prospects Get Interesting
Symantec reportedly has two new suitors, this time for its very lucrative consumer security business. The takeover deal would value Symantec stock at between $26 and $27 a share, valuing the company at about $16.4 billion. As might be expected, Symantec stock surged on Friday following the news of the possible buyout, jumping 4.5% to $24.52. What’s next here as it relates to the Broadcom acquisition?
How Electronic Security and Cybersecurity Can Work Together
Electronic security and cybersecurity cover very different ground, but as technology continues to evolve these teams are starting to work together. Here’s how.
Capital One Hacker Indictment Not Great News for Amazon’s AWS
The Capital One hacker indictment is not great news for Amazon’s AWS. Here’s why it’s a credibility knock the company can ill-afford right now in light of the Pentagon’s $10B JEDI cloud services contract that’s in the final stages of vendor selection.