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Teens Learn to Battle Cyber Threats

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Cybercrime, Security engineering, Digital technology, Computing, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, National security, Secure communication, Computer network, Routing, Cyberattack

But have you thought about what a network attack could do to our government, our communications systems or homeland security?

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But have you thought about what a network attack could do to our government, our communications systems or homeland security?
Cyber threat is a big issue for any size business in every industry, and at every level of government.
At Learn4Life , a dropout recovery program for at-risk high school students, network security is a popular career pathway that introduces students to the fundamentals of computer networking, cyber security and applied cryptography.
Students learn things they likely wouldn't learn in a traditional high school such as how to identify and describe networking hardware, an introduction to IP routing concepts and protocols, network device security concepts, IP switching concepts and network troubleshooting.

Landmark IoT Security Summit Gathers Industry Cybersecurity Experts and Leaders to Build Cross-Sector Guidelines for Securing Connected Devices

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Internet, Networks, Software, Telecommunications, Security, Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Security, Articles, Computing, Emerging technologies, Internet of things, Technology assessment, Computer security, Botnet

CSDE is confronting this issue head on by coming together across different industry sectors to forge consensus around these essential security standards.

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CSDE is confronting this issue head on by coming together across different industry sectors to forge consensus around these essential security standards.
Our goal: Deliver the power of anytime/anywhere connectivity and the confidence of device security to consumers and IoT users everywhere.
With an estimated 20 billion IoT connected devices in service worldwide by 2020, the cyberattack surface is substantial and growing.
In November, CSDE released the 2018 International Anti-Botnet Guide to help governments and organizations reverse the growing trend of security breaches in connected devices.

SANS Announces the Agenda for Atlanta, Georgia Cyber Security Training Event

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

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BETHESDA, Md., March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, today announced the agenda for SANS Atlanta 2019 (#SANSAtlanta)taking place May 28-June 2 in Georgia.

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BETHESDA, Md., March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training, today announced the agenda for SANS Atlanta 2019 (#SANSAtlanta)taking place May 28-June 2 in Georgia.
SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cyber security training and certification to professionals at governments and commercial institutions world-wide.
Renowned SANS instructors teach over 60 different courses at more than 200 live cyber security training events as well as online.
GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates a practitioner's qualifications via over 30 hands-on, technical certifications in cyber security .

Rocus Networks Partners with Cybercrime Support Network to Assist Cyberattack Victims

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

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The program partners with industry-leading cybersecurity providers like Rocus Networks to bring tools and services to assist cybercrime victims.

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The program partners with industry-leading cybersecurity providers like Rocus Networks to bring tools and services to assist cybercrime victims.
We created the FraudSupport.org program to provide resources to online victims, including SMBs, who need to quickly recover from a cybercrime event," said Kristin Judge, CEO of the Cybercrime Support Network.
"Rocus Networks provides critical incident response support and also sets up a program to protect the organization from future attacks.
Rocus Networks headquarters: 210 Delburg St, Suite 101, Davidson, NC 28036
Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) is a public-private, nonprofit collaboration created to be the voice of cybercrime victims.

UCLA Health Cyber Attack Class Action Settlement

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Class-action litigation arising from a cyber attack announced in July 2015 by UCLA Health has been settled by mutual agreement of the plaintiffs and The Regents of the University of California.

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LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Class-action litigation arising from a cyber attack announced in July 2015 by UCLA Health has been settled by mutual agreement of the plaintiffs and The Regents of the University of California.
Under the proposed settlement, UCLA Health admits no wrongdoing.
The proposed settlement terms include:
Two years of free credit monitoring, identity protection services, an insurance package and related benefits available to all settlement class members even if they previously obtained the one-year credit monitoring package offered by UCLA Health in 2015.
Maintaining data security requires constant vigilance, and UCLA Health applies extensive resources and works with leading experts to enhance preparedness and combat the ongoing threat of cyber attacks.

Polyverse Partners with VidaNyx to Maximize Social Impact of Cybersecurity Technology

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Technology, Data management, Software, Audio, Video, Security, Cyberwarfare, Security engineering, Digital technology, Computing, Cybercrime, Cloud infrastructure, Computer network security, Computer security, Secure communication, Cloud computing, International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats, Cyber-security regulation

Using cloud-based technology and 13 layers of security, VidaNyx processes, manages, and stores child forensic interviews, providing a comprehensive and secure management solution for Child Advocacy Centers.

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Using cloud-based technology and 13 layers of security, VidaNyx processes, manages, and stores child forensic interviews, providing a comprehensive and secure management solution for Child Advocacy Centers.
At Polyverse, we are committed to solving the cybersecurity crisis, and one way we are doing that is by giving social impact organizations access to the same trusted cybersecurity solutions that global enterprises, the Department of Defense and governments have.
Polyverse Corporation is a cybersecurity company using its revolutionary Moving Target Defense technology to defend global enterprises and governments against the most devastating zero-day cyberattacks.
VidaNyx LLC is a sustainable social enterprise that delivers a cloud-based video management solution (SaaS) for child advocacy centers.

IntSights Threat Research Report Highlights Cybersecurity Risks for the Hospitality Industry

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IntSights , the threat intelligence company focused on delivering automated defense forward capabilities, announced today the release of the company's latest research report, Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality Industry Cyber Threat Report (March 2019) .

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IntSights , the threat intelligence company focused on delivering automated defense forward capabilities, announced today the release of the company's latest research report, Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality Industry Cyber Threat Report (March 2019) .
The report explores the Who, What, Where, When and Why behind hospitality-focused cyberattacks, and finally shares How these organizations can better prepare and defend themselves from the ever-growing threat landscape.
As widely distributed and highly connected organizations, hotels give threat actors endless entry points to exploit, including software systems, third parties, or even employees with minimal cybersecurity awareness.
To learn more about the Gaming, Leisure & Hospitality Industry Cyber Threat Report (March 2019), please visit: https://www.intsights.com/gaming-leisure-hospitality-report-march-2019
IntSights is redefining cyber security with the industry's first and only enterprise threat management platform that transforms tailored threat intelligence into automated security operations.

Logjam of Pending Security Clearances Can Be Expedited with New Partnership

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Receiving a security clearance is a critical element in the hiring process for many jobs especially within government agencies.

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Receiving a security clearance is a critical element in the hiring process for many jobs especially within government agencies.
A fast, yet effective security clearance screening process is critical for our government and other businesses to function efficiently, said Jonathan McDonald, executive vice president of TransUnions public sector business unit.
In addition to security clearance screening, the partnership allows for an expanded continuous vetting process that can quickly identify possible employee threats on an on-going and proactive basis.
Through the power of information, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies and families and safer communities worldwide.

Vericlave Partners with Schneider Electric to Provide Layered Cybersecurity Solution

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vericlave , an Austin-based cybersecurity company, has entered into a world-wide partnership with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vericlave , an Austin-based cybersecurity company, has entered into a world-wide partnership with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
Under the terms of this new agreement, Schneider Electric will provide Vericlave's advanced encryption technology to further protect their customers' critical IT and OT systems from the risk of cyberattack.
This combined solution provides customers with a layered, proactive approach to cybersecurity defense that optimizes network performance while preventing cyber threats from accessing or impacting customer systems.
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

Global Email Security Market, Forecast to 2022

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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"Global Email Security Market, Forecast to 2022" is a Frost & Sullivan report which analyzes the global market for email security.

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"Global Email Security Market, Forecast to 2022" is a Frost & Sullivan report which analyzes the global market for email security.
Email security is a network-based software system that protects email users against phishing, spam, malicious links, inappropriate images or content, and malware.
The email security market has seen renewed revenue growth in 2017 and further growth in 2018.
The most significant trend in the email security market is the acceleration of organizations migrating to the cloud.Customers are adopting cloud-based mailbox services and migrating and augmenting their email security to the cloud from on-premises appliances.