Executives in businesses around the globe have been tracking The European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect 25 May 2018. Those who operate primarily in the EU have had plenty of time to focus on this and no excuses for not paying attention. Those who operate primarily elsewhere also have no excuse to not be aware of the GDPR and should have … [Read more...] about What The Board Needs To Know About the GDPR
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Government Matters TV Explores Email Security Standards, DoD IT and Cloud Security with Bob Gourley
The Global Cyber Alliance continues to coordinate smart guidance, tips and approaches for improving security posture. They are an international, cross-sector organization designed to confront, address, and prevent malicious cyber activity (it is led by the gracious and sociable cyber champion Phil Reitinger). Their most recent report is titled "Top Federal IT Contractors Leave … [Read more...] about Government Matters TV Explores Email Security Standards, DoD IT and Cloud Security with Bob Gourley
Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Targeting Network Infrastructure Devices
It can be really hard for the government to share information with citizens and businesses, for many reasons. We all wish it was easier, but the fact is that complex rules and regulations and the need to operate with some degree of certainty combines with the need to protect sources and methods. Everyone in the community wants things to improve, but I know for a fact some of … [Read more...] about Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Targeting Network Infrastructure Devices
Looking for Blockchain Innovation During RSA 2018
Dear readers, I'll be in the San Fransisco area during RSA. I'm on a mission to learn more about real world solutions and companies that leverage blockchain and will be using my trip to focus on that. Of course I'll also spend time doing other things I love like spending a bit of time on the RSA expo floor and looking for friends and associates at the after hours socials. But … [Read more...] about Looking for Blockchain Innovation During RSA 2018
Energy Pipeline Operations Affected By Cyberattack
All the facts are not in regarding the attack announced by the US natural gas pipeline operator Energy Transfer Partners (operator of over 71,000 miles of pipeline). But we do know that operations were affected by the attack and that the attack was against its back office systems in charge of orders, shipping, billing. Operations continue, but were degraded. There is not … [Read more...] about Energy Pipeline Operations Affected By Cyberattack