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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse.

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MY TAKE: Why ‘basic research’ is so vital to bringing digital transformation to full fruition

The Last Watchdog

Basic research is the foundational theorizing and testing scientists pursue in order to advance their understanding of a phenomenon in the natural world, and, increasingly, in the digital realm. Along the way, of course, cybersecurity must get addressed. Things are changing. Need to know basis.

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Seeds of Destruction: Cyber Risk Is Growing in Agriculture

The Security Ledger

In this episode of the podcast (#213): Molly Jahn of DARPA and University of Wisconsin joins us to talk about the growing cyber risk to the Food and Agriculture sector, as industry consolidation and precision agriculture combine to increase the chances of cyber disruption of food production. Read the whole entry. »

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Pondurance Launches Cyber Risk Assessments Powered by MyCyberScorecard

CyberSecurity Insiders

INDIANAPOLIS–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Pondurance , a leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, today launched Cyber Risk Assessments powered by MyCyberScorecard.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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M&A Trending In Cybersecurity Industry Vertical For 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

Nowadays you need a scorecard to keep track of the monthly acquisitions and mergers in the cybersecurity industry. cybersecurity M&A deals hit 151 in the first three quarters of 2021, compared to 80, 88 and 94 in 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, according to data from 451 Research. In fact, the volume of U.S.

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MY TAKE: Former NSA director says cybersecurity solutions need to reflect societal values

The Last Watchdog

Is America’s working definition of “national security” too narrow for the digital age? Yes, observes retired Admiral Michael Rogers , who served as a top White House cybersecurity advisor under both Presidents Obama and Trump. At a fundamental level, it comes down to more rigorously practicing cyber hygiene.