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June 29, 2018 29 Jun'18
Risk & Repeat: U.S. government eyes offensive cyberattacks

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the risks of the U.S. Cyber Command engaging in offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries.
June 22, 2018 22 Jun'18
China-based Thrip hacking group targets U.S. telecoms

News roundup: China-based Thrip hacking group used legitimate tools to attack companies in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Plus, election officials didn't know about hacks, and more.
June 20, 2018 20 Jun'18
Constant offensive cyberattacks approved by Pentagon

The Pentagon reportedly approved the use of offensive cyberattacks by the U.S. Cyber Command, and one expert said enterprises should be ready to handle the 'return fire.'
June 18, 2018 18 Jun'18
European Parliament heads for showdown with US over Privacy Shield

By Kevin Cahill The Justice Committee of the European Parliament has set the scene for a major showdown with the US over data transfers between the EU and the US by setting a Sept 1st deadline for ...

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FAQ: How is the Privacy Shield Framework being enforced?

The FTC has issued its first enforcement actions for companies found in violation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, but are the rules doing enough to protect consumer data? Continue Reading
What GDPR privacy requirements mean for U.S. businesses

Prospects of GDPR enforcement may be sowing fear, uncertainty and doubt. But the policy is also sending a clear message to companies: protect customer privacy, or else. Continue Reading
GDPR rules putting a spotlight on consumer data privacy

Nick Merker, a partner at Ice Miller law firm, discusses how GDPR rules are influencing data privacy efforts and offers tips about how U.S. companies can remain GDPR compliant. Continue Reading

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DRaaS solution: US Signal makes rounds in healthcare market

A DRaaS solution from US Signal provides an additional level of data protection and remote replication for its client, a regional health system in western Massachusetts. Continue Reading
How industrial IoT can strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry

By using IoT technologies, U.S.-based manufacturers can lead a data-driven manufacturing resurgence. Oracle NetSuite's David Gustovich dives into four of the top benefits of IIoT for manufacturers. Continue Reading
Sunny Weather Cutting Through The Clouds

One thing that is also clearly understood is that, even with an outsourced, “in the Ether” service, such as a public/private cloud, the EMEA market – with its geo-cultural fragmentation – is a very ... Continue Reading

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What GDPR requirements mean for U.S. companies

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation legislation goes into effect in May 2018. Don't assume your European business is too insignificant to need to comply. Continue Reading
Push for public, private sector cybersecurity cooperation continues

Efforts to establish public and private sector cybersecurity cooperation have stalled in recent years, but high-profile incidents could be turning the tide. Continue Reading
Senate IoT security bill could mandate IoT field certificate provisioning

If passed, the IoT Cybersecurity Act could improve IoT security by mandating IoT field certificate provisioning, says Intertrust's Bill Horne. Continue Reading

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What effect does FITARA have on U.S. government cybersecurity?

FITARA became a law in 2014, but government cybersecurity continues to struggle. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses the effects of the law. Continue Reading
Why the NSA monitoring scandal matters to enterprise security

Video: Securosis CEO Rich Mogull explains how the NSA monitoring scandal has weakened enterprise security and what infosec pros should do about it. Continue Reading
What are the export limitations for AES data encryption?

Although AES is free for any use public or private, commercial or non-commercial programs that provide encryption capabilities are subject to U.S. export controls. Expert Michael Cobb reviews the limitations. Continue Reading