Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Andy Ellis, the CSO of Akamai, gave a great talk about the psychology of risk at the Business of Software conference this year. I've written about this before.

Risk 137

Risk CSO Software 137

CSO Magazine

MARCH 1, 2023

The first iPhone, for example, was launched in January 2007 with its successor coming out in June 2008, creating what would become an almost yearly update that made thousands of people line up in front of Apple stores across the world on release day. This means they grew up experiencing a much faster rate in which technology evolves.

Education 126

Education Internet Internet Technology 126

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

During the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and subsequent recession, researchers noted that cybercrime rates increased dramatically. However, there is some evidence that macroeconomic conditions can impact cybercrime. Their report focused exclusively on financial cybercrime, including identity theft.

Identity Theft 115

Identity Theft Cybercrime Technology 115

CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The 2008 and 2012 election campaigns of President Barack Obama displayed the power of social networks in delivering platform points and energizing the electorate. The power of social media to influence elections has now been thrust into the spotlight again with the whistleblower allegations of Twitter’s former CISO.

Media 80

Media CISO 80

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

David Taylor, CIO for the state of Florida from 2008 to 2012, said this about the state's funding: "In terms of the third-largest state, it’s a ludicrously insufficient amount of money.". Taylor also tells the Miami Herald that Florida's political leaders don’t understand the seriousness of cyberthreats the state faces.

CISO 98

CISO Cybersecurity Government Technology 98