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The Virtual CISO with Steve King

Insights from a veteran cybersecurity pro

Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Fire in the Hole

An Attacker's IoT Paradise: Billions of Insecure Devices

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Gouda Hacker: Charges Tie to Ransomware Hit Affecting Cheese

Mathew J. Schwartz • May 30, 2023

How many hackers can claim to have caused a national cheese shortage, not least in the Gouda-loving Netherlands? Enter Mikhail Matveev, a Russian national who's been indicted for wielding not one but three strains of ransomware, in what experts say is a needed focus on ransomware affiliates.

Capita Issued Erroneous Breach Details, Officials Report

Ukraine's Cyber Defense Success: Top Takeaways

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

HIMSS23: Tackling Some of Healthcare's Top Cyber Challenges

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • April 14, 2023

Most healthcare organizations allocate 6% or less of their information technology budget for cybersecurity, putting them at a disadvantage in their security defenses and for competitive hiring, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

Healthcare Security Summit Offers Insights From CISOs

The Expert's View with Michael Novinson

Insights from industry experts

Why Datadog and Rubrik Are In Talks to Buy Laminar for $200M

Michael Novinson • May 11, 2023

The purchase of promising early-stage startup Laminar by a large tech vendor would match many M&A deals seen in 2023. The downturn has made it tough for small startups to raise additional funding at an increased valuation, while the push for profitability has left big firms open to only tuck-in M&A.