School budgets have been set for the 2021/2022 school year, policies and procedures have been updated, staffing levels have been established, and security solutions have been deployed into this dynamic environment. Here, we consider adjustments that can be made to deployed controls so that children and school staff remain safe in both hybrid and remote learning environments.

A bipartisan effort to implement cybersecurity incident reporting and the tracking of ransomware payments has been introduced by leaders of the Senate Homeland

Although there’s little question that data is well positioned as a corporate asset, most companies haven’t yet figured out how to measure and monetize its value, say experts and influencers. rnrnMost companies recognize the potential for data insights to improve customer experience, better direct marketing strategies, create new products and services, and optimize operations, among myriad compelling use cases. u201cIf you need outsiders to tell you your data is valuable, you’re living in the wrong century,u201d says Wayne Sadin, an independent advisor and former CIO/CTO/CDO. rnrnData is even more valuable during this pandemic period, when economies are volatile, markets are uncertain, and businesses face unprecedented challenges that underscore the need for intelligent insights to guide strategic decision-making. u201cThe pandemic has already accelerated many organizations’ digital transformation programs, and in many cases, data has emerged as an invaluable component of the successes of the modern-day enterprise,u201d notes Sridhar Iyengar, managing director at Zoho. u201cThose businesses which are not already leaning on data insights risk being left behind.u201drn

The pandemic forced organizations to adapt quickly to a distributed workforce, a shift that resulted in unprecedented challenges to business continuity Remote Work, Work from Home, Cybersecurity

The May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack, which resulted in the prolonged closure of one of America’s largest pipelines due to ransomware, highlighted the Critical infrastructure faces the same cybersecurity risks that other businesses face, but the effects are much broader. Here’s what cybersecurity experts are doing to stop them.

Researchers say a pro-China influence operation leveraging a network of fake social media accounts has expanded, promoting in-person protests and narratives around

Three US state laws passed between 2018 and 2021 are encouraging organizations not currently following a cyber security control framework to look to update their security programs

Current cybersecurity professionals and educators can change the narrative, but only if we take individual responsibility to engage with others and be visible members of our communities. Otherwise, the issue of a lack of diversity in the field won’t address itself.

Knowing between what’s real and what's not online—even for grown-ups. This is why instilling good online habits at an early age is key.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about a new smishing scheme targeting millions of smartphones nationwide that impersonates state workforce

While the use of telehealth has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, the data security and privacy concerns for both patients and healthcare providers have also

An expert shares advice on what healthcare providers can do now as they continue to navigate security challenges.

Good communication, mutual understanding of each team's goals, and proper processes and infrastructure will ensure an effective working relationship between cloud and security teams.

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Data breaches are a growing threat for healthcare companies, with more than 350,000 patient records breached in February, Becker's reported. Here, cybersecurity experts give seven tips to prevent and prepare for a data breach.

Can you be framed as a criminal if you dial *#90 or #09* while on the phone? Can a hacker take your SIM card by dialing 90 or 9? Fact check scam phone FCC

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For Federal IT professionals, security is top priority. Learn why having a supply chain risk management strategy in place is critical for cybersecurity.

Telehealth was an unexpected technology bright spot in 2020, as the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) relaxed enforcement of certain aspects of HIPAA, helping to reduce COVID exposure via virtual rounding and virtual visits. Unfortunately, bad actors have shown a lack of morality in their pursuit of illegal profits and have continued to attack medical organizations. Ransomware attacks, for example, can cripple a hospital’s abilities to provide high-quality patient care by denying access to key computer systems, which would force medical professionals to have to treat . . .