SEC left computers vulnerable to cyber attacks, sources say
Chicago Tribune
Cyber security has become an even more pressing issue after high-profile companies from Lockheed Martin Corp. to Bank of America Corp. have fallen victim to hacking in recent years. Nasdaq OMX Group, which runs the No. 2 U.S. equities exchange, in 2010 ...
India, Britain decided to enhance Cooperation in Cyber Security
Jagran Josh
India and Britain on 8 November 2012 decided to step-up cooperation in Cyber Security during the Foreign Minister level talks of both the nations. Before, this during the Foreign Secretary level talks, the issues discussed was nuclear energy and ...
Government IT security by the numbers
SecurityInfoWatch (blog)
The government is progressing with cyber and mobile security, and cloud adoption, but big data largely remains a mystery. The government is progressing with cyber and mobile security, and cloud adoption, but big data largely remains a mystery. 1 ...
All talk and no action (so far) on cyber threats
FCW.com
Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National SecurityAgency, Nov. 7 at the Symantec Government Symposium in Washington. “From my perspective, we can defend this space. We can secure it better than it is today, ...
IT upgrade needed for cyber threats
Ottawa Citizen
"One area that requires improved capabilities is countering cyber-threats to national security," the Mounties wrote in the force's annual review. "Terrorist groups have expressed interest in developing the capabilities for computer-based attacks ...
Washtenaw County Sheriff Hosts Cyber Security Class Nov. 12
Patch.com
The Washtenaw County Cyber Citizenship Coalition (WC4) is hosting a class on how to protect businesses from a cyber-attack on Nov. 12. “Cyber Security for Business 101” will be led by localcyber security professionals Joe Eastman, adjunct faculty ...
The Day A Computer Virus Came Close To Plugging Gulf Oil
Forbes
It was a Sunday afternoon in August 2012 and Gert-Jan Schenk, the European head of cyber security giant McAfee, had just arrived home from summer vacation. As he busied himself with unpacking luggage, Schenk's mobile phone rang, displaying an ...
Cyber security for holiday shopping
BCS
For those who prefer to do their Christmas shopping from the comfort of home, it's important to remember that, while online shopping may be an extremely convenient option, you need to look after your online security too. In the US last year, the ...
Cyber Chief Alexander Issues Call For Action; Outlines Who Does What
AOL Government
Keith Alexander, commander of Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency said, sketching them out in broad terms for an audience of security professionals yesterday at a symposium in Washington sponsored by Symantec. The issue, he said ...
Exclusive: SEC left computers vulnerable to cyber attacks - NewsDaily
By Sarah N. Lynch
Cyber security has become an even more pressing issue after high-profile companies from Lockheed Martin Corp to Bank of America Corp have fallen victim to hacking in recent years. Nasdaq OMX Group, which runs the No. 2 U.S. equities exchange, in 2010 suffered a cyber attack on its collaboration software for corporate boards, but its trading systems were not breached. One of the people familiar with the SEC's security lapse said the agency was forced to spend at least $ 200,000...
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Analysis of a targeted cyber attack | TechRepublic
Takeaway: Patrick Lambert highlights an example of a targeted cyber attack and points out what should be learned about analysis and disclosure in the event ...
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