Thanks to the power of computing you can watch Commodore Grace Hopper delivering her landmark lecture at MIT Laboratory on 25 April 1985. The entire presentation is excellent and worth listening to. But my favorite line is right around 23 minutes in, when after describing the nature of technology innovation she says: "Probably the most dangerous phrase you could ever use in … [Read more...] about Travel Back To 1985 For A Guest Lecture By Commodore Grace Hopper on The Future of Computing
Cybersecurity Is Not Just About The Tech
| Cybersecurity may well be the most important function in the modern world. Without it, nothing else can be trusted, in any sector of the economy. |
 Cyber Security is far more than just protecting data. Security is about protecting the functionality of IT. It involves confidentiality, availability and integrity of resources. This higher order approach to cyber security requires vision, leadership, and actions in dimensions of people, process and technology. |
| We also need to draw your attention to the higher order concept of Cyber War. This is, unfortunately, something all technologists should be familiar with now. The most critical piece to read on that topic now is Now That You Are A Soldier In The Cyber War You Must Know Your Cognitive Biases followed by: Main Street Cybersecurity: Can Email Be Safe? and Time for Transformational Cybersecurity! |
Stay In The Loop: Sign Up To The CTOvision DailyWhen it it time to research the great providers of Cybersecurity Solutions, kick off your search in the CTOvision Disruptive Technology Finder. Pay particular attention to the sections on Cybersecurity, CASB, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and VPN. |
| For help putting all this information into context for your business, consider tapping into Crucial Point's CTO-as-a-Service or Technology Due Diligence offerings, both are ways to quickly leverage the technical talents of experienced enterprise technology professionals. |
Defending Against CSS Attacks in this CyberSecurity Era
Cyber security is a concern for just about everyone these days and knowing what threats are out there is a good first step towards defending yourself, your website and your data. Whether you are looking into cyber security as the owner of a website or as an internet user, there are some basic defensive questions that you will need answered. The more you understand how the … [Read more...] about Defending Against CSS Attacks in this CyberSecurity Era
OODA and CTOvision Sponsor The Intelligence and National Security Summit 4-5 Sep at National Harbor
The ability of the nation to know the many threats facing us has never been greater. It has also never been harder to do. Decision-makers in government, industry and even individual citizens are now having their cognitive processes attacked by a wide range of actors who seek to seek to shape our decisions. Traditional geopolitical adversaries like Russia and China are now … [Read more...] about OODA and CTOvision Sponsor The Intelligence and National Security Summit 4-5 Sep at National Harbor
Potential Malicious Use Of IT By NASA Astronaut While On Orbit: Thought provoking but probably not hacking
Have you been numbed by constant reports of breaches? They get old for sure, especially since so many have at their core common issues that could have been avoided by application of best practices. Now here is an interesting/new story: A NASA astronaut is accused of hacking her estranged spouse's bank account from space I have zero first-hand knowledge of this but have read … [Read more...] about Potential Malicious Use Of IT By NASA Astronaut While On Orbit: Thought provoking but probably not hacking
Final 6 Teams Announced For Wicked6 Cyber Games Las Vegas 8 Aug 2019
We previously mentioned the exciting cybersecurity competition wicked6, where six elite collegial cyber teams go head-to-head in the thrilling environment of a Las Vegas esports arena (HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor) on 8 August 2019 All proceeds of this event go to the Woman's Society of Cyberjutsu, a national nonprofit that promotes training, mentoring and more to advance … [Read more...] about Final 6 Teams Announced For Wicked6 Cyber Games Las Vegas 8 Aug 2019