What Is the US Doing to Keep Technology Safe?

Technology progresses rapidly. The government, infamously, does not. It takes a long time to pass new laws, making it difficult for cybersecurity to keep up-to-date with changing technologies. As of now, many new forms of technology are not tightly regulated. On the cybersecurity front, U.S. intelligence organizations need to work ... Read More
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The Fuzzy Line Between Necessary Information and Invasion of Privacy

Government surveillance is a longstanding topic of conspiracy theorists, but there’s something arguably much more widespread that’s concerning: the way companies collect information about customers and often don’t allow them to opt out and continue using the service, putting users’ privacy at risk. Data Sharing Practices Aren’t Always Visible and ... Read More
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8 everyday technologies that can make you vulnerable to cyberattacks

The security vulnerabilities of the latest developments in tech have been well documented. But what about everyday technologies that have been around for a while or are widely adopted? Here are eight commonly-used tech conveniences that are not as ironclad as you might hope. Categories: FYI Tags: cyberattackcyberattackseveryday technologiessmart phonessmart ... Read More

What’s causing the cybersecurity skills gap?

More than 50 percent of companies report problematic shortages in the security skills of their staff. What's causing the cybersecurity skills gap? And what are some potential solutions for closing it? Categories: Business Security world Tags: CISOcybersecurity skills gapprocess automationrecruitingskills gap (Read more...) The post What’s causing the cybersecurity skills ... Read More

Why tech companies wanted Senate Bill 315 vetoed

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Georgia Senate Bill 315 aimed to make all unauthorized access to computers illegal—sounds good, right? Read why provisions in its fine print made tech and security companies more than uncomfortable. Categories: FYI Tags: cybersecurity lawGeorgia legislatureSB-315senate bill 315 (Read more...) The post Why tech companies wanted Senate Bill 315 vetoed ... Read More
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