Nicole Lindsey, Senior Correspondent at CPO Magazine

View of mainframe in data center showing cyber vulnerabilities uncovered by GAO audit

GAO Audit Uncovers Cyber Vulnerabilities in Pentagon Weapons Systems

October 20, 2018

GAO audits carried out between fiscal years 2012-2017 have discovered significant cyber vulnerabilities in the U.S. Department of Defense’s top weapons systems, reflecting a misguided approach that does not take into consideration basic cyber security.

Robot's Hand Striking Gavel on Sounding Block Showing Tech Industry Push for a Federal Privacy Law

Data Privacy Insights

Why the Tech Industry Is Pushing for a Federal Privacy Law

October 18, 2018

Apparent trend toward heavy government regulation of personal data collection has tech industry titans discussing support for a federal privacy law so that the industry-supported legislation contains terms that are as friendly to them as possible.

The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento passing new law to make weak passwords for connected devices illegal

Cyber Security News

New California Law Will Make Weak Passwords for Connected Devices Illegal

October 16, 2018

California is now leading the charge to beef up the cyber security features of connected devices by banning weak passwords, forcing device manufacturers to supply a unique password or force a password change on startup.

Data Privacy News

Google Data Breach Raises New Concerns About Silicon Valley Privacy Practices

October 13, 2018

Google admitted that back in March 2018, it became aware of a data breach that may have impacted up to 500,000 users, but failed to disclose it to users or regulators. Are big Silicon Valley tech giants are “too big to trust”?

Cyber Security News

Lessons from the Uber Breach Settlement

October 12, 2018

The Uber breach settlement of $148 million, which involves the governments of all 50 states, is one of the largest in history for a data privacy case. What are the lessons for other tech companies?

Motherboard with microchip with skull and crossbones showing supply chain attack by Chinese spies

Cyber Security News

Lessons from the Alleged Supply Chain Attack by Chinese Spies

October 8, 2018

Bloomberg reported that Chinese spies planted a grain-sized microchip in motherboards supplied to server manufacturers in an alleged supply chain attack. What are the lessons for enterprises?

Hand with a key trying to open security lock on a smartphone showing Five Eyes wanting access to data from tech companies

Data Privacy News

Five Eyes Want Access to Data from Tech Companies

September 21, 2018

The Five Eyes has put the tech industry on notice. They want access to data from tech companies and while there is no formal demand for encryption backdoors, the Five Eyes believe government agencies should have access to encrypted information.

Man typing on keyboard of desktop PC showing the dangers of insider threats

Cyber Security Insights

Insider Threats: Not Just That Unhappy Employee

September 12, 2018

Recent Imperva survey found that nearly half of security professionals said they could implement an insider attack if they wished to. Insider threats remains one of the top cybersecurity threats to businesses.

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Data Protection Insights

Why Market Regulators Are Hunting Around for GDPR Exemptions

August 2, 2018

Financial market regulators from outside the EU are now seeking GDPR exemptions for the purpose of "public interest", for example cracking down on securities fraud, including the SEC in the U.S. as well as regulators in Japan and Hong Kong.

A large nuclear power station on the U.S. power grid by a river at dusk

Cyber Security News

Russian Hackers Meddling with U.S. Power Grid Poses Huge Threat to National Security

July 30, 2018

According to U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, the U.S. is at “a critical point.” With Russian hackers breaking into the U.S. power grid and gaining access to utility control rooms, they have the opportunity to “throw the switch”, plunging the nation into darkness and chaos.