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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

Persistent exploitation of legacy systems One of the most alarming aspects of Ghost ransomware is its focus on legacy IoT and OT environments. Key findings from the advisory The advisory highlights the rapid and efficient attack lifecycle of Ghost ransomware, with some incidents seeing full encryption within a single day.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Founded in 2009, a16z already has an extensive track record of success, investing in over 500 companies and producing 160 exits. Formerly located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Greylock migrated headquarters to Menlo Park, California, in 2009. Insight Partners. Sequoia Investments.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

Prior to joining Delta Dental, Almeida was the CISO at Covanta Holding Corporation, a leader in energy-from-waste management services. He was previously senior manager at Deloitte, focused on IoT and industrial cybersecurity. Todd Bell serves as the chief information security officer and executive director at Valleywise Health.