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Breaking Down the Balancing Act: Intelligence Community Engages with Civil Liberties Groups on Surveillance Tool

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

Government Intelligence Community Meets with Civil Liberties Groups on Controversial Surveillance Tool Introduction The clock is ticking on the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful spying tool that is set to sunset later this year. As the debate over this controversial provision intensifies, Director of National Intelligence Avril…

Understanding the Balancing Act: Navigating Rising Insurance Costs and Shrinking Coverage

Morgan Sarah2 years ago014 mins

Companies Face Challenges in Cyber Insurance Policies Increase in Premiums and Decrease in Coverage Companies are facing a difficult situation when it comes to their cyber insurance policies. As significant breaches and growing payouts have continued to make headlines, insurers have responded by raising premiums and granting less coverage. According to the “2023 State of…

The Balancing Act: Legacy System Users’ Uphill Battle Between Uptime and Security

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

The Challenges of Legacy Systems: Balancing Uptime and Security Introduction Legacy systems, characterized by outdated hardware and software, pose significant challenges for organizations in terms of security and uptime. These systems are often mission-critical and deeply intertwined with various other components of an organization’s infrastructure. The fear of disrupting operations and potential loss of critical…