A report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) explained how the cloud is not as safe as many people think it is based on “nine major categories of threats that face cloud technologies” which organizations “must weigh these threats as part of a rigorous risk assessment, to determine
Cybersecurity Planning & Training High on the List for Cyberinsurance Under New Regulatory Principals
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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted 12 principles for “direct insurers, producers, and other regulated entities to join forces in identifying risks and adopting practical solutions to protect information entrusted to them” on April 17, 2015. The NAIC’s 12 “Principles for Effective Cybersecurity: Insurance Regulatory Guidance”…
Google’s 92% of the Search Engine Market in the EU –Because it’s the Best Search Engine? or Anticompetitive?
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Since 1992 Pew Research has reported that more than 90% of adults use search engines daily, but it is likely because the users like the search results not because of anticompetitive behavior. The New York Times April 15, 2015 report stated that the EU filed claims against Google which…
Yikes! Cybercrime is Directed at Your Androids, Homes, and Electric Vehicles
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Dell released a report which reinforced what we all know that cybercrimes “are alive and well on the global stage and will continue to be pervasive as long as organizations delay taking the necessary defense measures to stop threats from slipping through the cracks.” The 2015 Dell Security Annual Threat…
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Lax Password Management – Survey Results Show that 1 in 5 Employees Admit they Share Passwords!
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A recent survey “uncovered a widespread level of employee indifference towards protecting sensitive corporate data, including personal information of customers.” In January 2015 SailPoint’s reported the results of its 7th Annual Market Pulse Survey which also include these comments from Kevin Cunningham (President and Founder of SailPoint):
Employees may have…
April 1st White House Executive Order to Combat Cyberattacks, for Real or April Fools’ Joke?
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The President made the following statement about the Executive Order “Starting today, we’re giving notice to those who pose significant threats to our security or economy by damaging our critical infrastructure, disrupting or hijacking our computer networks, or stealing the trade secrets of American companies or the personal information of…
GUEST BLOG: How Will the Proposed Laws Help Fight Cybercrime?
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My Guest Blogger Nick Akerman learned about Cybercrime as a federal prosecutor where he prosecuted a wide array of white collar criminal matters, including bank frauds, bankruptcy frauds, stock frauds, complex financial frauds, environmental crimes and tax crimes. Nick was also an Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor with the Watergate Special…
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No Surprise – Cyberattacks are Regularly Directed at Lawyers
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Cybercrime estimated losses are as much as $2 trillion so it is no surprise that most law firms who hold client data and intellectual property are reluctant “to publicly discuss cyberintrusions and the lack of data breach reporting requirements in general in the legal industry” according to a recent internal…
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How Will Google Respond to Renewed Antitrust Claims in the EU & US?
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Estimates are that Google controls 90% of the search engine market in the EU so it is no surprise about a recent report that the “EU’s antitrust investigation into Google’s business practices [focuses on] what have been identified as potential competition issues in the European markets.” The eweek report stated…
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Truste Pays $200,000 Fine for Breaching Contracts to Verify Privacy on 1,000+ Websites & FTC Oversight
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“The Federal Trade Commission [FTC] has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against TRUSTe, Inc. for deceiving consumers about its privacy seal program”as posted on the FTC website on March 18, 2015. FTC also stated that the Order the FTC will have oversight for 20 years and…