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CVE Program Almost Unfunded

Schneier on Security

It’s kind of crazy to think that the US government might damage its own security in this way—but I suppose no crazier than any of the other ways the US is working against its own interests right now. ” Ben Edwards, principal research scientist at Bitsight, told CSO, “My reaction is sadness and disappointment.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations

The Last Watchdog

Daniel Lakier , Field CSO, Myriad360 Lakier Cyber professionals represent the companies they work for and are meant to protect them. Richard Bird , CSO, Traceable Bird These penalties are hollow.The SEC fixates on time-to-report metrics and vague “materiality” without defining it. Stephen Gates , Security SME, Horizon3.ai

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9 notable government cybersecurity initiatives of 2021

CSO Magazine

Cybersecurity has steadily crept up the agenda of governments across the globe. This has led to initiatives designed to address cybersecurity issues that threaten individuals and organizations.

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Why you need a SaaS governance plan, and what should be in it

CSO Magazine

They must also consider a SaaS governance plan that implements security measures to reduce risk associated with their SaaS usage. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] Follow these 5 tips for better cloud security. | To read this article in full, please click here

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Apple plan to scan users’ iCloud photos raises new fears of government-mandated data access

CSO Magazine

Learn what's next for encryption if the RSA algorithm is broken | Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] The new protections address three areas, including communications tools for parents and updates to Siri and search to help children and parents deal with unsafe situations.

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GAO calls out US government agencies: Get your supply chain security act together

CSO Magazine

In December 2020, the US Government Accounting Office (GAO) made 145 recommendations to 23 federal agencies relating to supply chain risks. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. D’Souza, testified before Congress on supply chain risks.

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BEST PRACTICES: Why pursuing sound ‘data governance’ can be a cybersecurity multiplier

The Last Watchdog

Related: What we’ve learned from the massive breach of Capitol At RSA 2020 , I learned about how one of the routine daily chores all large organizations perform — data governance — has started to emerge as something of a cybersecurity multiplier. A robust data archiving strategy puts data into tiers, Lahiri says.