Report on Ransomware Q4 2019
A look at the recently released cybercrime report by Malwarebytes that focuses on ransomware has some interesting takeaways: First the United States is the target 53% of the time. Canada came in second at a distant 10%.The top 5 states targeted were in order: Texas,...
Contractors face big changes from DOD’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC)
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced the development of the ”Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification” (CMMC), a framework aimed at assessing and enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), particularly as it relates to...
Do we need a new standard for network testing and security?
This question was posed by a Forbes Technology Council member who points out that with the increase in devices connected to networks, cybersecurity has become part of every C-level, staff member and third-party vendor’s role to help manage risk of data...
Ransomware Risk Assessment
Ransomware attacks are spreading and ransom demands are growing. 22 cities across Texas were recently held hostage for millions after their networks were infiltrated and data was encrypted, and that’s just the latest in a string of cities and businesses being...
