Cyber Protection Magazine

2 weeks ago | cyberprotection-magazine.com | Lou Covey

Encryption became a hot topic in the news in the past month. The United Kingdom, Sweden, France and the EU are considering requiring “back doors” to encryption protections. The “Signalgate” scandal in Washington, DC started most people asking, “What is this encryption stuff?” So we decided to provide a primer on the state of encryption today. While the technology behind encryption is complex, it is not new.

2 weeks ago | cyberprotection-magazine.com | Lou Covey

As quickly as the artificial intelligence (AI) industry appeared, it may disappear just as quickly. That may have significant ramifications for cybersecurity, according to industry watchers, as the technology falls into the trough of disillusionment. When OpenAI burst on the scene more than two years ago, Microsoft was a significant instigator in its growth and adoption.

2 weeks ago | cyberprotection-magazine.com | Patrick Boch

The introduction of a Cornell University study said, “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are pivotal in the global economy, accounting for over 90% of businesses and 60% of employment worldwide. Despite their significance, SMEs have  disregarded from cybersecurity initiatives“This is not just a reality for SMEs it is also true when you look at what cybersecurity companies provide. Most focus on medium to large customers, solving problems only corporations with complex IT landscapes have.

2 months ago | cyberprotection-magazine.com | Lou Covey |Andy Swift |Darron Antill |Andrew Grealy

The EU's Digital Operational Resiliency Act (DORA) went live in January. This legislation's goals seem to conflict with the US administration’s willingness to ignore technology security standards. The question is: Who will stand up to protect corporate and consumer data? DORA is highly targeted at the stability and resilience of the financial services sector. It ensures financial institutions can respond to, withstand, and recover from ICT-related threats and disruptions.

2 months ago | cyberprotection-magazine.com | Lou Covey |Andy Swift |Darron Antill |Andrew Grealy

An independent threat intelligence team warned the Treasury Department that representatives of the Department of Government Efficiency was by an independent threat intelligence were a significant “insider threat.” The warning made the problem of insider threats a new worry for US citizens, sparking multiple discussions on social media. It also made a new case for technology that defended against the threat.