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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

Back in 2015, a security researcher decided to make that very point when he claimed to have hacked a plane , accessed the thrust system, and made it fly higher than intended. In 2019, a cybersecurity firm demonstrated security risks that could allow an attacker to disrupt engine readings and altitude on an aircraft.

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GUEST ESSAY: Cisco-Splunk merger will boost Snowflake – here’s how security teams can benefit.

The Last Watchdog

Cisco’s $28 billion acquisition of Splunk comes at an inflection point of security teams beginning to adopt to working with modern, cloud-native data lakes. Related: Dasera launches new Snowflake platform For years, Splunk has been the workhorse SIEM for many enterprise Security Operation Centers (SOCs).

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GUEST ESSAY: In pursuit of smarter cybersecurity — to overcome complex risks and grow revenue

The Last Watchdog

A security strategy should clear obstacles and enable every part of a business operation to run smoothly. Smarter security is the rising tide that lifts all ships. As all parts of an organization overlap with security, an increase in one allows benefits in others. What constitutes “smarter security?” Automated offense.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security.

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Seeking Reconnection: Internet Usage and the Return to Travel

McAfee

Even as the internet kept us connected with family and friends during the pandemic, people remain understandably eager to reconnect in person as vaccines roll out and restrictions ease. Current a ttitudes on c onnecting to Wi-Fi while traveling . In fact, people are making travel plans accordingly.

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Holiday Online Shopping Safety Tips

Identity IQ

Use Secure Websites (for Santa-Approved Shopping) When hunting for those perfect holiday deals, it’s essential to make sure you’re practicing safe internet browsing by shopping on secure websites. This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data.

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Security Resilience in the Americas

Cisco Security

The past couple of years have brought security resilience to the forefront. When threats are unpredictable, resilient security strategies are crucial to endure change when we least expect it. . In a previous blog post, we assessed security resilience in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). These outcomes include: .