Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The US Government Accounting Office just published a new report: " Weapons Systems Cyber Security: DOD Just Beginning to Grapple with Scale of Vulnerabilities " (summary here ). From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2019

APT28 is a well known Russian cyber espionage group attributed, with a medium level of confidence, to Russian military intelligence agency GRU (by CrowdStrike). Analyzing how tactics , techniques and procedures of the Russia-linked APT28 cyberespionage group evolve over the time.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

The amendments to Vermont’s Security Breach Notice Act include expanding the definition of Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), expanding the definition of a breach to include login credentials and narrowing the permissible circumstances under which substitute notice may be used.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 2, 2021

In passing the law, Connecticut joins a number of other states in expanding the definition of “personal information” in its data breach notification statute. requiring “preliminary substitute notice” to individuals if a business cannot provide direct notification within the 60-day notification timeframe. Cybersecurity Safe Harbor (HB 6607).

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 14, 2018

Applicability: The information security and disposal provisions of the Bill apply to “covered entities,” defined as persons that maintain, own or license personal identifying information in the course of the person’s business, vocation or occupation.

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Data Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The CSL does not provide a definition for “important data”. Once finalized, it will be enacted by the State Council (China’s central government) as an “administrative regulation”, which is subordinate to the national laws (e.g., Then, what are “important data”? The CSL and the DSL.

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Unwritten Record

MARCH 25, 2021

You may have heard that the National Archives is partnering with the University of Maryland Cinema and Media Studies Program to present Films of State , an online conference on government-produced moving images (if not, check out my last blog post for more background).

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

In the inaugural episode, The Hacker Mind looks at why the West Point Military Academy, and other organizations within the DoD, is training its young cadets to hack. Or maybe, just maybe back in 2014, West Point and other military service academies, are on to something really important. The military has these massive computer networks.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

In the inaugural episode, The Hacker Mind looks at why the West Point Military Academy, and other organizations within the DoD, is training its young cadets to hack. Or maybe, just maybe back in 2014, West Point and other military service academies, are on to something really important. The military has these massive computer networks.

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Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 2, 2018

This might be because the industry continues to embrace the lexicon used in government and military circles, where cyber reigns supreme. Until recently, I’ve had no doubts about describing my calling as an information security professional. Yet, the term cybersecurity is growing in popularity.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

In the inaugural episode, The Hacker Mind looks at why the West Point Military Academy, and other organizations within the DoD, is training its young cadets to hack. Or maybe, just maybe back in 2014, West Point and other military service academies, are on to something really important. The military has these massive computer networks.

Military 52

Military Passwords Cybersecurity IT 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2019

It was developed over the 20th century to enable the successful realization of more complex engineering projects; from telephony to military, space and automotive domains. Systems engineering is the interdisciplinary approach to realizing systems that meet desired goals. MBSE ensures the specialist and generalist views remain consistent.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 10, 2012

But, definitely we need to work hardest in the area of education. All government agencies are obliged to continuously educate their staff and train them to apply new standards which have been included in our legal system.”. Training about personal data protection by world and European experts. Monday, July 09, 2012 09:18.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 3, 2024

Scott explored what happens when governments, or those with authority, attempt and fail to “improve the human condition.” It is this constructed reality that shapes the decisions businesses make every day, governs financial markets, influences geopolitical strategy, and increasingly controls more of how global society functions.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 15, 2020

Guests include Jonathan Butts, Founder at QED Secure Solutions ; Joe Jarzombek, Director for Government, Aerospace & Defense Programs at Synopsys ; and Zach Walker, DIU Texas Lead at Defense Innovation Unit. And because we didn't specify anything in the government contract either, we just had to sign off and agree to that.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 15, 2020

Guests include Jonathan Butts, Founder at QED Secure Solutions ; Joe Jarzombek, Director for Government, Aerospace & Defense Programs at Synopsys ; and Zach Walker, DIU Texas Lead at Defense Innovation Unit. And because we didn't specify anything in the government contract either, we just had to sign off and agree to that.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 15, 2020

Guests include Jonathan Butts, Founder at QED Secure Solutions ; Joe Jarzombek, Director for Government, Aerospace & Defense Programs at Synopsys ; and Zach Walker, DIU Texas Lead at Defense Innovation Unit. And because we didn't specify anything in the government contract either, we just had to sign off and agree to that.

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Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Definitions and scope The final text will define AI with reference to the OECD definition. It does not apply systems used for purely military or defence purposes. While some details are still to be finalised, we now have a view of what the final agreement will look like from the Commission , the Council , and the Parliament.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

government -- hacking the U.S. Government - as part of a red or blue team experience. Vamosi: The term red team is military in origin. And it’s not just the government, the commercial space needs them as well. Vamosi: Given these terms stem from the military, is there a hierarchy? Vamosi: This is Scott Manka.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

government -- hacking the U.S. Government - as part of a red or blue team experience. Vamosi: The term red team is military in origin. And it’s not just the government, the commercial space needs them as well. Vamosi: Given these terms stem from the military, is there a hierarchy? Vamosi: This is Scott Manka.

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Military IT Security Government 52

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

government -- hacking the U.S. Government - as part of a red or blue team experience. Vamosi: The term red team is military in origin. And it’s not just the government, the commercial space needs them as well. Vamosi: Given these terms stem from the military, is there a hierarchy? Vamosi: This is Scott Manka.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached. The Internet Crime Report 2023 also reports that four online crimes caused the most financial losses in the US last year: BEC (business email compromise), investment fraud, ransomware, and tech/customer support and government impersonation scams.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2024

Only 2 definitely haven’t had data breached. According to Politico , the targets include three MPs, including a serving government minster. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks: full list This week, we found 67,273,297 records known to be compromised, and 130 organisations suffering a newly disclosed incident.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 14, 2022

Steve Luczynski and Matt Mayes join The Hacker Mind to talk about the importance of getting hackers, vendors, and the government to get together and work through problems. So I'd say it's definitely possible. So I definitely think it's possible. And the fact that hackers are thinking about this now is a very good thing.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

Only 1 definitely hasn’t had data breached. Australian government sets out risk-based system to respond to AI The Australian government has launched its plan to respond to the rise in AI, using a risk-based system to impose proportionate controls on its use. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached?

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Archives Blogs

JULY 28, 2017

Definitely the Bell Ringer. Ought any government to interfere in any religion?”. Have military heroes been beneficial to the world?”. Ought Quakers to be compelled to do military duty?”. My favorite position title, though? The officer names and positions chosen at the October 15, 1835 Franklin Society meeting.

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CILIP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

military and government. This also speaks to much wider trends in global governance ? organisations, governments, and institutions looking to understand value in terms other than Gross Domestic Product or the financial bottom line. Tools for understanding value. which a great library makes in its community.

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Reltio

OCTOBER 8, 2019

“Data is a business function – it’s not part of IT because data is generated by the business and should always be governed and owned by the business.” My dad was a military man – now retired – and a very practical, adaptable person. . I’m not part of and have never worked in IT – I’m a data person. .

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Reltio

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Data is a business function – it’s not part of IT because data is generated by the business and should always be governed and owned by the business.”. My dad was a military man – now retired – and a very practical, adaptable person. “I I’m not part of and have never worked in IT – I’m a data person.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Only 2 definitely haven’t had data breached. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. 184 of them are known to have had data exfiltrated, exposed or otherwise breached. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached?

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

million records from World-Check, a screening database used to screen potential customers for links to illegal activity and government sanctions. Only 5 definitely haven’t had data breached. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 15 – 21 April 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Hollywood Studios spent a decade creating a robust hardware certification process that includes military grade encryption with a complicated set of keys, all to protect the latest blockbuster releases. It is totally controlled by the government by the censors.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? This is the app used in West Virginia that allowed overseas military personnel to vote on the 2018 election.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? This is the app used in West Virginia that allowed overseas military personnel to vote on the 2018 election.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, here’s Jerry Lewis in a scene from a 1950s film, where he’s trying to break into a Nazi German military base. That's quite a narrow definition. Moffatt: Oh, it's a really good one and you can ask 10 people and you'll easily get five different answers and you definitely get the two counts. Lewis: Good.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? This is the app used in West Virginia that allowed overseas military personnel to vote on the 2018 election.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

That's where even if they're still doing it themselves, they are definitely looking for partners who can help them cover in the areas where, you know, their capability may not be quite as hard and fast as it should be. So maybe the government steps in and makes it easier for that organization to get insurance? Yeah, we're all good.

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