AmericasU.S. National Defense Bill Features 77 Cybersecurity ProvisionsD. Howard KassJanuary 11, 2021Dozens of cybersecurity-related provisions are in the recently approved 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Asia PacificPhishers Masquerade as Australian Cyber Agency Officials in Malware CampaignD. Howard KassJanuary 11, 2021Hackers masquerading as Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) officials target unsuspecting victims in a malevolent phishing campaign.
Channel investorsAccenture Buys Managed Security, Cyber Defense Company Real ProtectDan KobialkaJanuary 11, 2021Accenture buys Brazilian managed security services provider (MSSP) company Real Protect; bolsters Latin American cybersecurity market presence.
Channel investorsRisk Management Platform Provider Intraprise Health Acquires HIPAA OneDan KobialkaJanuary 7, 2021Risk management platform provider Intraprise Health acquires HIPAA compliance automation & security software company HIPAA One.
AmericasFBI, DHS: Iranian Hackers Behind Emails Threatening U.S. Election OfficialsD. Howard KassJanuary 6, 2021Iranian hackers emailed death threats to U.S. election officials in mid-December 2020, the FBI & Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allege.
Channel investorsMSSP Acquired: Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Buys Alpine Security for Penetration TestingJoe PanettieriDecember 30, 2020Cerberus Cyber Sentinel acquires Alpine Security for risk management, health care penetration testing, virtual CISO & medical device security services.
AmericasU.S. Cybersecurity: Should Government Split NSA and Cyber Command Leadership?D. Howard KassDecember 24, 2020Trump administration considers separating leadership of the National Security Agency (NSA) from the U.S. Cyber Command (USCyberCom). Here's why.
Vertical marketsU.S. Federal Agencies Fail Supply Chain Security Best Practices, Audit ShowsD. Howard KassDecember 23, 2020U.S. federal agencies are failing to properly manage supply chain security risks, Government Accounting Office (GAO) audit report finds.
