One year ago, our world changed. In the early parts of March 2020, I was very nervous. I did not know what to expect and every source I turned to for updates made me panic even more. Luckily, very early on, Cisco was prepared and when I received one of the first emails from our CEO Chuck Robbins – I felt my adrenaline and the resulting tension ease. Cisco was here for us, and it…
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The impact of COVID-19 on the cyber-threat landscape was discussed by a panel during a virtual roundtable session held by Orange Cyberdefense and the UK Cyber Security Association. Citing Orange’s Security Navigator 2021 report, Charl van der Walt, head of security research at Orange Cyberdefense, began by outlining some unexpected trends in regards to incidents detected in the early stages of the crisis. Comparing two countries that took differing approaches to dealing with COVID-19 infections,…
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Digital transformation is being discussed in every boardroom and executive leadership meeting around the world, in almost every industry. With COVID, the timelines and expectations have increased dramatically. The impact of the pandemic has been felt across every industry in a way that no-one could have predicted–bank branches closed, car dealerships were temporarily shut down, shopping for groceries meant exposure some could not risk, children were learning from screens at home rather than classrooms, and,…
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In what has been a most extraordinary 12 months, we wanted to understand the prospects for IT professionals as we look forward to another year of disruption and change. How strong will the IT recruitment market be and which skills are in most demand? Has the pandemic changed hiring plans and which IT skills are no longer considered critical? The 2021 IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld IT Salary Survey of 1,172 IT professionals reveals a…
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It was probably inevitable, but companies are urging federal regulators to intervene or even block Nvidia’s planned $40 billion purchase of Arm Holdings. Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm are among a number of companies concerned about whether they will continue to have equal access to Arm technology after the acquisition closes, according to both Bloomberg and CNBC. And CNBC goes so far as to ask regulators around the world to scuttle the deal altogether. Earlier this…
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The Linux command line allows your system to remember commands that you use—up to a limit set by your HISTSIZE variable. Since each user’s HISTSIZE is generally set to 1000, that means Linux can remember the last 1000 commands you entered and make it easy to reuse them without retyping them. Unless you configure your history settings differently, all of your commands will be remembered. You can put some restrictions on that behavior if you…
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Are businesses prepared for an active shooter? | 2021-02-23 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…
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Cybersecurity audit fatigue has become a very real issue for organizations that are required to comply with multiple government, industry, and internal requirements. In recent years, concerns over data breaches and privacy violations have spawned a bewildering array of regulations—all with similar goals but subtle differences in scope and in what they require organizations to do and provide by way of compliance evidence. The requirements have left security teams duplicating efforts and almost constantly engaged in…
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If you are embracing DevOps, cloud and containers, you may be at risk if you’re not keeping your security methodologies up to date with these new technologies. New security techniques are required in order to keep up with current technology trends, and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides free cybersecurity best practices for many newer platforms. The CIS benchmarks and controls provide clear instruction to help any organization tackle threats and reduce risk. Meanwhile, Tripwire makes benchmark alignment…
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A new collaboration has been formed by 10 strategic organizations as part of efforts to enhance cyber-resilience and increase awareness of cyber-risks in Scotland. The CyberScotland partnership, which includes the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the Scottish Business Resilience Center (SBRC), will work on ensuring individuals and organizations have easy access to up-to-date guidance on cybersecurity and resilience. The UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will act as a technical advisor to the partnership. The partnership’s first…
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