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Government TSA Updates Pipeline Cybersecurity Requirements July 27, 2023 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced updated cybersecurity requirements for oil and natural gas pipeline owners and operators, following the disruptive cyberattack that hit Colonial Pipeline in 2021. The new security directive aims to enhance the defenses against cyberattacks and requires pipeline organizations to implement…
Privacy and Children’s Online Safety Bills Clear Senate Hurdle Despite Strong Civil Liberties Pushback The Bills The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, both introduced in the Senate, have passed the Commerce Committee. The former bill aims to update the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Act by raising the…
Protecting Your Devices: A Look at McAfee Antivirus Cybersecurity in the Digital Age The rapid advancement of technology has transformed the way we live our lives. We rely heavily on digital devices for work, communication, banking, and entertainment. However, this unprecedented connectivity also exposes us to numerous risks, from malware and phishing attacks to critical…
Cybersecurity Challenges: Workforce Shortage, Compelling Storytelling, and Technology Changes As the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) becomes increasingly crucial in both the public and private sectors, there are several key challenges that these cybersecurity leaders must tackle. First and foremost, the shortage of qualified and well-trained personnel has become the number one challenge…
Two New Vulnerabilities Could Affect 40% of Ubuntu Cloud Workloads Researchers at cloud security firm Wiz have discovered two vulnerabilities in Ubuntu‘s OverlayFS module that could potentially impact 40% of Ubuntu cloud workloads. OverlayFS is a union filesystem that allows one filesystem to overlay another, enabling file modifications without changing the base. These vulnerabilities could…
The Importance of Internet Security: Protecting Your Data and Devices Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where our lives are heavily reliant on technology, it is crucial to prioritize internet security to protect our data and devices from various threats. From malware and phishing attacks to adware and malicious campaigns, the digital landscape is filled with…
Artificial Intelligence Security Firm, Protect AI, Raises $35 Million in Series A Funding Introduction Seattle-based startup Protect AI, a machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) security firm, has recently raised $35 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Evolution Equity Partners and included Salesforce Ventures and existing investors. This brings the…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Generative AI Generative AI, commonly known as ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing Chat, has garnered significant attention due to its potential to augment human workflows and drive efficiencies. However, it is essential to carefully consider the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with this technology. In a…
Kyndryl Expands Security & Resiliency Practice, Offering Managed Security Operations Center Services Overview Kyndryl, the managed IT services business that spun out of IBM nearly two years ago, has announced a major expansion of its Security & Resiliency practice. The company plans to provide a broader range of managed security operations center (SOC) services under…
ICS/OT Axis Door Controller Vulnerability Exposes Facilities to Physical, Cyber Threats The Vulnerability Axis Communications, a Swedish security solutions provider, has recently released patches and security improvements to address a potentially serious vulnerability affecting its network door controller, the Axis A1001. Tracked as CVE-2023-21406 and rated ‘high severity’, the flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow…