Author: Asad Yaseen

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) released in November 2020 its “Cybersecurity in Railways” report to raise awareness about the cybersecurity challenges facing Europe’s railways. The report identifies the current cybersecurity status and challenges as well as proposes cybersecurity measures to combat these challenges and enhance the sector’s security posture. The report is based on data gathered over the last two years from the operators of essential rail services in 21 EU Member States….

When I was a software developer, I never joined any dev communities. I didn’t see the point. I also worked evenings as a professional musician and mostly spent time within the music community and sports groups I was a part of. I spent time with my dev friends at work; I didn’t understand why I would want to know devs with whom I didn’t work. I was a senior dev. I had been for almost…

Rankings based on security capabilities and capacity including customer presence, innovative features, and digital investment Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that Juniper Research has ranked Proofpoint a leader in the rapidly growing SMS Firewall market for excellence in protecting and mitigating against mobile messaging threats and safeguarding subscribers, enterprise brands, and preserving network operator revenue streams. According to a recent Juniper Research report: “Proofpoint’s Cloudmark division offers the industry’s…

With millions of websites and downloadable files available on the internet, potential risks of security breach are high, especially with the fast development in technology. In this article, we will list top 100 cybersecurity news sites so you can stay updated and on the lookout. 1.      Infosecurity-magazine Website: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/ InfoSecurity Magazine tackles all that relates to big data, encryption, cybercrime and so much more. They also hold weekly podcasts in which they several other topics….

The Best Cybersecurity Book of all Time:  Analogue Network Security by Winn Schwartau For many centuries, books have been one of the central forms of entertainment for humankind. Readers around the world invest countless hours escaping into new and unique worlds, losing themselves in the words and pages of books from various genres. While all books affect readers in different ways, history has shown that some books have a way of reaching and impacting large…

A Cyber Defense Magazine Exclusive Interview with Herjavec Group Founder & CEO Robert Herjavec UNDERSTANDING VISIONARIES LIKE ROBERT HERJAVEC  “Kirk here, beam me up Scotty!”  How do you know when someone is a visionary?  Usually, they will tell you something that makes no sense or sounds absurd or far-fetched.  Then within a few years or longer, what they told you happens, it comes to be, almost prophetically.   For example: “I envision that one day,…

Educational establishments offering the best cybersecurity instruction in the United Kingdom have been recognized by Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).  Under the NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools initiative, fourteen schools and sixth-form colleges across the country have been issued with special awards for the quality of their teaching. In Wales, gold, silver, and bronze awards were received by six different institutions, while five establishments in Northern Ireland received awards. In England, one school in Gloucestershire and two…