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
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! |
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Another GDPR Fine: Marriott fined $123m for 2018 data breach that hit 339m customers
Hot on the heels of British Airways, international hotel group Marriott is set to face the wrath of the UK‘s data privacy regulator. The country’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it plans to fine the US-based chain £99 million ($123 million) under EU GDPR laws for a data breach that exposed personal details of over 339 million guests. Seven million of the affected … [Read more...] about Another GDPR Fine: Marriott fined $123m for 2018 data breach that hit 339m customers
IAM market evolves, but at a cost
Read Jesse Scardina take a look at the current state of Identity and Access Management software on Tech Target : The identity and access management market is rapidly changing. Technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence are advancing the capabilities of identity and access management (IAM) software, while organizations struggle to modernize systems and manage … [Read more...] about IAM market evolves, but at a cost
A Common Language for Computer Security Incidents: The Cyber Defense Taxonomy That Started Them All
Cyberspace is our interconnected information technology. And since everything either is or is becoming connected, one of the defining characteristics of cyberspace is its complexity. This adds burden to cyber defenders. Defense teams require experience, education, training and a mindset that lets them continually learn. They also must forge broad teams across multiple subject … [Read more...] about A Common Language for Computer Security Incidents: The Cyber Defense Taxonomy That Started Them All
Wicked6 Cyber Games: A cybersecurity exhibition at the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas 8 Aug 2019
CTOvision is very proud to be a media sponsor of this event. The Women's Society of Cyberjutsu has announced the Wicked6 Cyber Games cybersecurity exhibition and fundraiser will be held at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on August 8, 2019 followed by the 6th Annual Cyberjutsu Women's Awards Reception. In this exciting setting, purpose-built for … [Read more...] about Wicked6 Cyber Games: A cybersecurity exhibition at the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas 8 Aug 2019