DGB is focused on building state - of - the - art and sophisticated blockchain technology for security applications
as cyber threats continue to increase around the world.
Not exact matches
The deal comes amid reports warning of increasing
threats of
cyber attack — and
as government and business struggle to strike a balance between safety and privacy.
As Nesbitt said, «the next world war will be fought on a keyboard,» and we should expect
cyber espionage attacks to increase in frequency in 2015, McAfee's «2015
Threat Predictions» report warned.
Vietnam is deploying a 10,000 - member military
cyber warfare unit to combat what the government sees
as a growing
threat of «wrongful views» proliferating on the internet, according to local media.
She says the government agency gives practical advice on modern crises such
as cyber - or terror attacks, pandemic or environmental
threats, along with conventional warfare.
And
as new medical devices and solutions are brought to market, the FDA is now focusing on safety enhancements to keep pace with emerging
cyber threats.
As the Sony hack continues to prove, with
cyber crime, more than money is at stake — besides the PR catastrophe, the
threat to some jobs and leaks of unreleased films and other IP, employees and their families have had their medical data exposed and are receiving personal
threats.
The
Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) will be an «intelligence center that will «connect the dots» between various
cyber threats to the nation so that relevant departments and agencies are aware of these
threats in
as close to real time
as possible,» the official said on condition of anonymity.
Earlier this year, in his most direct comments on the issue, President Obama said in a speech at the National Cybersecurity Communications Integration Center that
cyber threats pose «one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face
as a nation,» and acknowledged that hacking is ongoing.
Shipping and security officials say the
cyber threat has grown steadily over the past decade
as vessels have switched increasingly to satellite systems and paper charts have largely disappeared due to a loss of traditional skills among seafarers.
Small business employers also provide access to larger networks such
as supply chains, therefore protecting this information against increasing
cyber threats is critical.
«From our optics, if you define
cyber as data collection, storage, security, analysis,
threat intelligence, operations and dissemination, then the $ 1 trillion market forecast from Cybersecurity Ventures barely scratches the surface» says Jeremy King, President at Benchmark Executive Search, a boutique executive search firm focused on
cyber, national, and corporate security.
The U.K.'s National
Cyber Security Centre, the technology wing of the Government Communications Headquarters, highlighted cryptojacking
as a «significant» concern in its latest «
cyber threat to UK business» report.
On Monday May 5th, Target Corporation removed Gregg Steinhafel from his role
as CEO
as a result of his unsatisfactory response to a
cyber security
threat that compromised millions of user accounts at the retail giant.
That will change soon, if Poloz can shake off some of the concerns that,
as he acknowledged in a speech last week, keep him «awake at night» — such
as record - high home prices and household debt, lagging youth employment and
cyber threats that could disrupt Canada's financial system.
Bitcoin occasions in mainland China are really uncommon nowadays,
as the vast majority of them are either in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Japan, places of which incubates the cryptocurrency despite the
threats in
cyber security.
With is Security Study published in 2012, Alliance Research chronicled what firms were seeing
as threats to it private clients,
as we cited acute
threats such
as cyber security and travel, to unknown
threats such
as identity theft, to chronic
threats such
as health, travel, and reputation management and even sustainability.
As technology gets more sophisticated and ingrained in our work and personal lives, so too does the
threat of
cyber security breaches, which in turn compromises our intellectual property.
Demand from enterprise customers has been on the rise owing to a dearth of
cyber security talent [
as evidenced from the +1 M open security jobs globally] and the increased
threat landscape, Auty commented.
The National Security Council has become a preoccupation for him
as he deals with the immediate and long - term
threats to the UK from terrorism,
cyber attacks, Afghanistan, Iran and the current Arab Spring.
NITDA ISSUES GUIDANCE ON COMBATING
CYBER SECURITY
THREATS The management of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) would like to bring to the attention of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), other government establishments, the organised private sector and the general public of potential
cyber-attacks likely to be experienced this year
as well -LSB-...]
If you look at the UK risk register it includes a range of
threats from flu epidemics to
cyber attacks and natural disasters,
as well
as the more conventional
threats.
Just
as we protect against crime on our streets, we must also work to defend New Yorkers from
cyber threats, ranging from identity theft to consumer fraud to
threats to our physical infrastructure.»
As societies become more reliant on the Internet the
threat of
cyber terrorism looms larger.
«What this means is that
as vehicles become more and more connected and autonomous, with the ability to communicate to other vehicles and infrastructure through wireless networks, the
threat of
cyber attack increases putting people's safety and security at risk.»
It will also be
cyber [security for the grid against hacking]
as well
as physical
threats.
As the
threat of
cyber attacks on our nation's infrastructure continues to grow, Argonne has made it a priority to promote student interest in, and knowledge about, the field of cybersecurity.
«Stalker» stars Dylan McDermott and Maggie Q
as detectives with the LAPD's
Threat Assessment Unit who investigate stalking incidents such
as voyeurism,
cyber harassment and romantic fixation.
The increasing
threat of
cyber attacks is not just recognised by the business and education sectors, but by the government
as well.
Broadband networks are becoming increasingly used in schools, and especially at universities, meaning that these networks must be
as robust
as possible in order to mitigate
cyber threats.
When it comes to sending sensitive information, schools and businesses are suggested to implement a secure file exchange solution, which will be able to protect them against
cyber threats such
as phishing schemes.
Unfortunately, schools aren't
as prepared
as they should be in the face of
cyber threats.
The solution is described
as protecting vulnerable users by actively analysing peer - to - peer
cyber bullying, radicalisation and extremist grooming, instances of grooming and sexual
threats, potential self - harm, deliberate access to inappropriate websites, pornography and more.
LookingGlass
Cyber Solutions» blog brings readers weekly updates on the latest
cyber security
threats and phishing scams,
as well
as insights into the
cyber security industry and its trends.
As the reliance on technology and electronic data continues to grow, veterinary offices are becoming more vulnerable to
cyber security
threats.
To answer your question,
as with other crosscutting risks such
as cyber security and biological
threats, no federal agency or entity is well positioned to integrate the risk management challenge.
I would also have
as my priority other unrelated matters which warrant much greater attention such
as the
threat from a natural Carrington event or the possibility of concerted
cyber terrorist attacks.
Technological transformation is an inherent part of the world in which businesses operate, but in order to mitigate the
threat, accepting
cyber security
as a business risk is paramount.
Unfortunately,
as investment in these technologies increases so does the proliferation of online
threats, with the result that risk management around
cyber security in particular has become a major concern for many.
Hill, now a visiting senior fellow at King's College London University, was closely involved in the UK government's
cyber security policy in his previous role, and his comments highlight growing concerns around the vulnerability of personal and valuable data to
cyber threats such
as the recent WannaCry ransomware attack.
However, it could just
as easily have followed a phishing attack and serves
as a warning for organisations to take
cyber threats seriously in the future; 1 in 10 individuals are likely to fall victim and cause untold damage to the organisations for which they work.
Also,
as a result of the evolving nature and increasing emergence of
cyber threats, there is a need for a greater level of interaction among financial firms.
With
threats, likely to intensify
as cyber criminals become more ruthless, businesses can not rest on their laurels.
With only 15 % of directors / senior management in the hospitality and food sectors classifying
cyber security
as a very high priority, it seems they are the least concerned by prospective
threats.
In fact, UK businesses carry out routine fire drills twice
as often
as all - staff
cyber drills, despite the
threat of
cyber-attack being 125 times greater than fire.
The article delves into the lack of urgency associated with the
threat of a
cyber incident,
as opposed to the
threat of a fire.
For further reading on the
threat of
cyber risks, and why law firms are considered to be lucrative targets, see Locked Down: Practical Information Security for Lawyers and the ABA Cybersecurity Handbook, both available in the practicePRO lending library (practicePRO.ca / library)
as well
as December 2013 Cybersecurity issue of LawPRO Magazine
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As high - profile data breaches continue to make news, the
threat of
cyber attacks and data theft to businesses is growing — and law firms are becoming an increasingly common target
as cyber criminals recognize the potentially lucrative opportunity to be had ther
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The HHS checklist offers general, step - by - step guidance for healthcare providers in the event of a security incident that includes: (1) immediately executing response procedures and contingency plans to fix technical problems to stop a security incident; (2) reporting a security incident to appropriate law enforcement agencies; (3) reporting all
cyber threat indicators to federal and information - sharing analysis organizations; and (4) reporting a breach to the HHS
as soon
as possible (but no later than 60 days after the discovery of a breach affecting 500 or more individuals).
Survey respondents point to a growing
threat to
cyber security, an issue they indicate stands
as the greatest emerging
threat to a business.