Teri Robinson
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Three flaws that sat in Linux kernel since 2006 could deliver root privileges to attackers
The unearthed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel are located in the iSCSI module used for accessing shared data storage facilities. → Read More
Through automation, New Belgium Brewing has privacy on tap
For New Belgium Brewing, workflow automation enabled compliance with the California Privacy Rights Act in just five months. → Read More
CISA, SolarWinds up interest in security scoring
Sachin Bansal, general counsel at SecurityScorecard, spoke with SC Media about ratings, and how they can be used to strengthen the supply chain and determine cyber insurance premiums. → Read More
Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?
When it comes to cybersecurity coverage, the relationship between enterprises and insurers has been rocky and uncertain. But the market just may force a compromise. → Read More
Does SolarWinds change the rules in offensive cyber? Experts say no, but offer alternatives
While tempting, most experts agree that hack-back strategies are a bad idea for companies. But there are tactics that can help deter nation-state actors and limit their ability to penetrate networks. → Read More
Does cybersecurity need its own Fauci?
SC Media spoke to Ron Gula, former NSA hacker and cybersecurity investor through Gula Tech Adventures, who has advised Congress and the White House, about what President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office should look like from a cyber perspective. → Read More
With insured losses at $90 billion, did cyber insurance firms dodge financial calamity?
The number of SolarWinds victims will likely grow in the upcoming months, but direct insured costs should remain close to the current estimate since many of the organizations hit – particularly federal agencies – do not carry insurance against cyber risks. → Read More
Digital nationalism and the complexity of emerging threats for multinational companies
Nicolas Reys of Control Risks spoke with SC Media about how companies can position themselves to rebound from a year complicated by the pandemic, climate change challenges and deteriorating U.S.-China relations. → Read More
SolarWinds attackers suspected in Microsoft authentication compromise
Mimecast issued a new certificate and is urging affected customers to delete the old one after Microsoft warned of a compromise. → Read More
Biden’s pick as White House cyber czar provides critical federal leadership and diversity
When Joe Biden assumes the presidency 13 days from now, as government grapples with fallout from the SolarWinds breach and an attack on the U.S. Capitol, → Read More
Fourth breach at T-Mobile puts focus on security of post mergers
T-Mobile reported a breach that compromised customer data – the company’s fourth in three years – raises questions about whether the mobile carrier's → Read More
Thales, Google Cloud collaboration put private keys in hands of the enterprise
The agreement that will compel quicker migration of sensitive data between public clouds, private clouds and private IT infrastructure. → Read More
At quick glance, 'expertly framed' Quickbooks phishing email looks legit
Attackers impersonating Quickbooks on the Microsoft 365 platform create a sense of urgency to compel their victims to “promptly” pay fake invoices → Read More
Organizations look ahead to 2021 return to office, refocus on hybrid security
Last March's hasty dispatch of employees to work remote as the pandemic bore down challenged even the most nimble of security teams. But supporting a hybrid workforce – one that accommodates workers migrating back to the office and those continuing to work from home – will bring its own set of security challenges. → Read More
A Trump win and cybersecurity: Potential for CISA expansion?
As Americans go to the polls in record numbers and Trump vies for re-election, his uneven cybersecurity policy offers a few clues into what he might, or should, prioritize during a second term. → Read More
When women lead
The fact that women for years have struggled to be treated equitably has resulted in certain qualities that often inspire higher performance from the workforce, high standards for themselves, and a pragmatism that's good for business and security. → Read More
GOP canvassing app credentials exposed in code repository
Access credentials for Campaign Sidekick app, used by Republican campaigns for voter contacts, surveys and canvassing, were exposed in a code repository → Read More
Unpatched Windows Zero-Day flaws exploited, Microsoft says
Attackers are exploiting unpatched Windows zero day flaws, Microsoft said in a Monday security advisory. The company said “limited targeted attacks” could → Read More
HHS attack amid coronavirus scare slows systems
As the U.S. ramped up its response to the coronavirus pandemic, a cyberattack on the Health and Human Services (HHS) Sunday night aimed to slow down the agency’s computer systems. → Read More
SC Podcast: RSA, coronavirus and cybersecurity…
This year, the coronavirus joined hippies, counterculture figures and hip tech geniuses who have made the trek to San Francisco for enlightenment, music and to share ideas. Actually, the coronavirus itself didn’t surface during RSA, but it certainly was the talk of the town. In this podcast Cymatic Chief Security and Trust Officer Malcolm Harkins discusses the implications of the bug on security… → Read More