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https://www.newswise.com/articles/google-cornell-to-partner-in-online-security-initiative?sc=rssn
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Newswise — ITHACA, N.-- Cornell is one of four higher-education institutions in a new partnership with Google aimed at establishing New York City as the world leader in cybersecurity. On June 12, Google announced the Google Cyber NYC Institutional Research Program to jump-start the cybersecurity ecosystem, allocating $12 million to the four institutions, which include a team led by Cornell Tech and the Cornell Ann Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.
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https://dzone.com/articles/decrypting-the-future-unveiling-questions-on-ais-r
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According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global AI in cybersecurity market is projected to skyrocket from $8.8 billion in 2020 to an estimated $38.2 billion by 2026, marking a staggering 23.compound annual growth rate during the forecast period. This exponential growth underscores the critical role AI is poised to play in fortifying defenses against the rising tide of cyber threats, particularly amidst a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. .
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Direct advertisements by pharmaceutical companies have led to the over-prescription of opioids, causing a modern-day opioid crisis.
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https://www.crn.com.au/news/cisco-predicts-healthy-australian-managed-services-revenue-until-2025-600865
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Australian managed services revenue delivered by partners is expected to grow 14 per cent YoY between 2023 and 2025, according to a Cisco-commissioned Canalys survey. The growth is projected to surpass the increase in overall IT spending, fuelled by a rising demand for cybersecurity services and expertise.
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https://betanews.com/2024/03/05/ai-use-leads-to-new-risks-for-data-security/
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According to a new study, 89 percent of cybersecurity professionals agree that their company's sensitive data is increasingly vulnerable to new AI technologies. The study of 700 respondents across cybersecurity roles, conducted by Vanson Bourne for Code42, also finds that 87 percent are concerned their employees may inadvertently expose sensitive data to competitors by inputting it into GenAI.
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https://www.dbta.com/Editorial/News-Flashes/iboss-Delivers-Security-for-Organizations-Using-Generative-AI-with-the-Newly-Released-ChatGPT-Risk-Module-162455.aspx
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iboss, a provider of cloud-delivered cybersecurity, is releasing its ChatGPT Risk Module, an innovative addition to its Zero Trust Security Service Edge (SSE) solution specifically designed to monitor and secure user interactions with ChatGPT, a leading artificial intelligence technology, to ensure unparalleled data security and compliance.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/att-data-breach-social-security-numbers-b2521382.html
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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US The personal information of more than 73 million people was exposed on the "dark web" after a massive cybersecurity breach of cellphone provider...
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/10/31/dragos-rockwell-automation-partnership/
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Dragos announced the expansion of its combined capabilities in partnership with Rockwell Automation.
With this expansion, Rockwell will be making the Dragos Platform available to organizations for enhanced ICS/OT cybersecurity threat detection, providing global deployment services and support...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/17/us/politics/fbi-director-in-policy-speech-calls-dark-devices-hindrance-to-crime-solving.html?_r=0
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New York Times
Mr. Comey said on Thursday that the “post-Snowden pendulum” that has driven Apple and Google to offer fully encrypted cellphones had “gone too far.”
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https://www.prweb.com/releases/iboss-announces-azure-cloud-security-gateways-a-revolutionary-extension-of-its-zero-trust-sse-into-azure-301931721.html
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New integration enhances security, streamlines connectivity, and provides localized protection directly within Azure, bridging the gap between traditional and cloud security needs.
BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an age where cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for...
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https://washingtontechnology.com/companies/2023/05/future-zero-trust-about-more-thwarting-hackers-officials-say/386546/
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The Defense Department has until 2027 to meet its goal of full zero trust adoption on its networks, but officials said Tuesday they are already eyeing the next evolution of the cybersecurity architecture.While the primary focus of zero trust, up to this point, has been on recognizing potential...
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https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/37-intimidated-39-frustrated-with-online-security-highlighting-digital-anxiety
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WASHINGTON - October 3, 2023 - The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), the nation's leading nonprofit empowering a more secure and interconnected world, and CybSafe, the leading behavioral risk platform, today announced the release of Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors...
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https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/7/21/15983842/police-body-cameras-failures
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Video was supposed to help hold police accountable. But it hasn’t lived up to much of the hype.
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https://federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-main/2024/04/federal-cybersecurity-blanket-stretches-to-cover-internet-of-things-iot-devices/
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Organizations — both public and private — have been scattering billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices all over the world. These devices are typically low-power and have low computing capacity. Yet they are still potential entry points for cybersecurity attacks. Now the FCC has established a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for IoT devices, as well as some proposed rules.
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https://www.mondaq.com/Article/1444178
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is providing a new level of protection for consumers who are worried about potential cybersecurity risks to connected consumer devices. Last week, the agency adopted a voluntary labeling program that manufacturers of "smart" wireless, internet-connected consumer devices can follow to indicate to consumers that the device meets certain cybersecurity protections.
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https://www.techradar.com/news/up-to-15-million-wordpress-sites-could-be-hit-by-this-security-flaw-so-patch-up-now
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Hackers are reportedly using an Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in a WordPress plugin to target thousands of websites, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers from Defiant discovered the flaw in Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner, a WP cookie consent plugin with more than 40,000 active installations.
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https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/cyber-security-today-oct-18-2023-plug-this-cisco-vulnerability-now/549718
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Plug this Cisco vulnerability now. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.Network administrators with equipment running Cisco Systems' IOS XE operating system are urged to take mitigation action fast.
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/02/01/backbox-ztno/
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In a significant stride towards enhancing network security, BackBox introduces Zero Trust Network Operations (ZTNO).
This offering is a best practice framework with six actionable pillars to automate cybersecurity considerations at the network layer for NetOps teams. To simplify ZTNO for network...
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/london-drugs-stores-remain-closed-1.7189160?cmp=rss
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All London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada on Tuesday morning, two days after the B.C.-based company announced it was dealing with a "cybersecurity incident."A statement issued by the company at 7:20 a.m. PT Tuesday said its stores "will remain temporarily closed ... until...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/01/04/5-cybersecurity-career-pathways-that-hr-managers-should-recognize/
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Gordon Pelosse is senior vice president, employer engagement at CompTIA. Unlocking the potential in millions of under and unemployed.
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As technology continues to advance, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations across all industries. Cybersecurity specialists are...
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https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/3621654/nsa-publishes-2023-cybersecurity-year-in-review/
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FORT MEADE, Md.--The National Security Agency (NSA) published its 2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review today to share its recent cybersecurity successes and how it is working with partners to deliver on cybersecurity advances that enhance national security. This year's report highlights NSA's work with U.S government partners, foreign partners, and the Defense Industrial Base.
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/09/27/filecloud-opswat-partnership/
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FileCloud announced a strategic technology partnership with OPSWAT, a provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions.
This collaboration aims to empower FileCloud customers to bolster their data security posture through the seamless integration with MetaDefender,...