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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.

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Data Privacy News

New Study Shows That Americans Will Not Pay for Online Privacy

February 1, 2019

New study by the Center for Data Innovation showed that only 1 in 5 Americans will pay a monthly subscription fee for online privacy despite the result that 80% want Internet companies to collect less personal data about them.

Exterior photo of Sacramento city hall showing how the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will impact businesses and consumers

Data Protection Insights

What is the California Consumer Privacy Act and Does it Apply to Me?

May 15, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) becomes effective on January 1, 2020, making California the first state in U.S. to roll out GDPR-like regulation, how should the business prepare and how will it impact consumers?

Industrial landscape scene at sunset showing cybersecurity advisory on BlackMatter ransomware targeting critical infrastructure

Cyber Security News

US Federal Agencies Issue a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Over Blackmatter Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Entities and Food Organizations

October 29, 2021

A cybersecurity advisory by CISA, the FBI, and the NSA warned that BlackMatter ransomware is actively targeting critical infrastructure entities and food organizations in the US.

Capitol at night showing infrastructure bill with cybersecurity funding

Cyber Security News

New US Infrastructure Bill Includes $1.9 Billion for Cybersecurity Funding, More Than Half Goes To State and Local Governments

August 17, 2021

As part of the Biden administration's ongoing infrastructure bill project, which looks to commit trillions of dollars to addressing longtime issues with the country's vital utilities, $1.9 billion has been proposed for cybersecurity funding.

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Cyber Security Insights

Follow the Leader: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Leads the Way for Other States and Industries

July 16, 2018

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation blazed a trail in 2017, forming the basis for similar laws for other industries in other states. Currently, the regulation serves as a useful model for managing cybersecurity risks, regardless of industry.

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Data Privacy Insights

Creating a National Data Privacy Law

December 6, 2018

With the growing interest from consumers, tech companies, media, and politicians, there may finally be enough momentum to pass a national data privacy law. What are the benefits and challenges?

Man touching IoT icon on virtual screen showing the insights on new California and Oregon IoT security laws

Data Protection News

Secure the Refrigerator: Broad New California and Oregon IoT Security Laws Come Into Effect

March 24, 2020

New California and Oregon IoT security laws aim to address the growing concerns on the security of Internet-connected devices that seem to be expanding endlessly.

Close-up of wooden gavel on laptop showing new COPRA digital privacy act

Data Protection News

US Senators Introduce New COPRA Digital Privacy Act

December 9, 2019

Group of top Democrats in the U.S. Senate have introduced the COPRA digital privacy act to offer U.S. consumers the same types of data privacy protections as the European GDPR.

New York evening landscape showing the newly proposed New York Privacy Act which could be tougher than CCPA

Data Protection News

New York Privacy Act Would Be Considerably Tougher Than California’s Bill

June 24, 2019

New York is the next state following California to develop its own New York Privacy Act which even though largely similar to CCPA, will still include notable exceptions that companies should be cautious of.

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GAO Audit Uncovers Cyber Vulnerabilities in Pentagon Weapons Systems

New Study Shows That Americans Will Not Pay for Online Privacy

What is the California Consumer Privacy Act and Does it Apply to Me?

US Federal Agencies Issue a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Over Blackmatter Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Entities and Food Organizations

New US Infrastructure Bill Includes $1.9 Billion for Cybersecurity Funding, More Than Half Goes To State and Local Governments

Follow the Leader: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Leads the Way for Other States and Industries

Creating a National Data Privacy Law

Secure the Refrigerator: Broad New California and Oregon IoT Security Laws Come Into Effect

US Senators Introduce New COPRA Digital Privacy Act

New York Privacy Act Would Be Considerably Tougher Than California’s Bill

Cybersecurity Incidents From Poor API Security Cost Businesses $75 Billion Annually

International Law Enforcement Partnership Takes Down Russian Botnet; Illicit Proxy Service Had Been Selling Hacked IP Addresses

Can Your Cybersecurity Strategy Stop a Determined Attacker?

67% Of Businesses Suffer Repeat Cyber Attacks Within 12 Months After the First Data Breach