Four Data Protection Tips for Patient Safety Week by Guest Author John Suit
From March 12-18, 2017, healthcare organizations across the country are celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week. While the campaign’s traditional focus has always been reducing harm in on-site care, information security is also critical to patient safety. An organization’s inattention to cybersecurity can be dangerous to patients, affecting their safety, identity and financial welfare. Because exploitable
This Type of Cyberattack Was Almost Impossible to Detect. Until Now.
There are all sorts of ways to attack a cyber system, from using brute-force to exploiting known vulnerabilities. This might sound scary, but many cyberattacks are not very sophisticated, and can be easily prevented with the right combination of tools, processes and procedures. “For years now, as security software has improved, successfully exploiting vulnerabilities has
The Destination for Innovation Finally Comes to NoVa
If you’re looking for the cutting edge of information security technology, you need look no further than Security BSides. A self-described “do-ocracy,” the hacker/infosec un-conference was created to provide professionals with more speakers, topics, and events. In a field where threats and defenses evolve constantly, practitioners– and the companies they work for– have come to
MerlinCryption Appoints Dr. Stephen Jarret as CEO
MerlinCryption announced today that it has named Dr. Stephen Jarret as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Dr. Jarrett is well known for his national security insight, intelligence expertise, and ability to make things happen throughout his 30-year career. “The current cyber environment is a decidedly crucial time for introducing innovative solutions that effectively protect,
Unissant Takes Leadership Role in ANSI and ISO Data Standards
Unissant, Inc., a professional services, data architecture and systems engineering firm, announced earlier this year that it had become a member of ANSI X9, the national data standards body for banking, securities, payments, and information security. Unissant CEO Manish Malhotra named Mark Bolgiano, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Programs to represent the company on the organization’s
Updates from DHS SECIR Director Jenny Menna on Information Sharing & Cyber Security
Jenny Menna is a seasoned Midwesterner, having received both her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Chicago. But today, you could say she’s seasoned in the proceedings of our nation’s capitol as a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Menna directs a division of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C)
TASC, Inc Names Rick Howard Chief Information Security Officer
Rick Howard has been named Chief Information Security Officer of TASC, Inc., set to lead the development of TASC’s strategic vision, security architecture, and technical roadmaps for information security throughout the company. “Cyber threats against government and industry are increasingly advanced, and we must be prepared with aggressive and integrated measures to protect our information
QinetiQ North America’s John Sutton to Participate in Cyber Six Panel Discussion October 16th
John Sutton, General Manager and Executive Vice President of QinetiQ North America’s Mission and Information Solutions business unit, will participate in the Cyber Six panel discussion at this year’s CyberMaryland Conference in Baltimore, Md on October 16th. The conference, which will take place from 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center, is designed
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