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From the Winter 2024 Issue

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: College Students and the Role of Professors in Preparation

Author(s):

Rafael Hocker, Graduate Student, Oklahoma State University

Cybersecurity has become a critical facet of our lives in the digital age and is often described as the fifth dimension of warfare (Land, Sea, Air, Space, and now, Cyberspace). A recent Forbes article, published on December 5, 2023, delves into the multifaceted world of cybersecurity, urging college students to recognize its significance and advocating … Read more

From the Winter 2024 Issue

How to Separate the Good SOCs from the Bad

Author(s):

Julia Girardi, Senior Consultant, CyberCX

How to Separate the Good SOCs from the Bad

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) typically provided by Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) can be a valuable asset to help protect a company against cyber threats and to help them to operate securely. With so many providers in the marketplace and many organizations having adopted an outsourced SOC arrangement, how can your organization tell if its … Read more

From the Winter 2024 Issue

How is Generative AI a Bigger Security Concern Than a Benefit?

Author(s):

Shigraf Aijaz, Cybersecurity Writer and Journalist,

Generative AI Security Concern

The rapid rise and development of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, or even Microsoft Bing, has revolutionized how we interact and view AI. These LLM chatbots have significantly made lives more manageable, providing every individual and business with a fast and improved method to execute repetitive tasks. However, despite all their benefits, these … Read more

From the Winter 2024 Issue

Cyber McCarthyism – The Third Red Scare

Author(s):

Chris Pogue, Director, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, CyberCX

Cyber McCarthyism

McCarthyism, also known as the Second Red Scare, refers to the political repression and persecution of various politicians, government employees and military personnel, in an attempt to spread the fear of alleged communist and Soviet influence on American institutions and of Soviet espionage in the United States during the late 1940s through the 1950s.  After the mid-1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy, who had … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

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Why Cybersecurity Training is Essential for Companies in the Digital Age

Author(s):

Joanne Camarce, Director of PR Operations, uSERP

With the increase in digital technology, cybersecurity has become a vital concern for businesses of all sizes. As technology evolves, so do the methods and techniques of cyber-attacks, and without proper protection, companies can suffer significant financial and reputational losses. Cybersecurity training is no longer a nice-to-have but an essential element for any organization’s security … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

How to Build Your Workforce’s Psychological Cyberdefenses

Author(s):

Dr. Shaun McAlmont, President & CEO, NINJIO

workforce psychological cyberdefenses

When cybercriminals launch social engineering attacks, they’re exploiting the psychological vulnerabilities of their victims. Phishing messages lure victims into clicking on dangerous links or downloading malware with coercive language. Other cyberattacks take advantage of victims’ curiosity by sending fake headlines, offers, and other information that’s calibrated to their interests. No matter what strategies cybercriminals deploy, … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

How to Schedule a Pen Test

Author(s):

Paul Kubler, Red Team Lead, CYBRI

How to Schedule a Pen Test

A frequent occurrence in the cybersecurity world is having to scramble at the end of the year, between holidays, to get the compliance required pen test done. After all, it was probably conducted at the same time last year for the same reasons. This leads to an already overburdened staff dealing with the common holiday … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

Cyber Castles – Building Operational Networks and Cybersecurity

Author(s):

Bayron Lopez Pineda, Graduate Student, Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies

Henry J. Sienkiewicz, Faculty, Georgetown University

Cyber Castles

In the realm of building security, the concept of “security in depth” has evolved from the medieval fortress to the modern office building. Today’s urban landscape features buildings with historic facades with technologically advanced interiors. In the United States, an estimated 97 billion square feet of commercial real estate (CRE) is integrated with technology depending … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

Using and Sharing Sensitive Data Securely – Fact or Miracle?

Author(s):

David W. Archer, PhD, Principal Scientist, Niobium Microsystems and Galois, Inc.

Using and Sharing Sensitive Data Securely

“If it is a miracle any sort of evidence will answer. But if it is a fact, proof is necessary.” Mark Twain Introduction: More Data + More Sharing = Big Security Problem The volume of data we cultivate and harvest grows by almost 40% every year. At the same time, we’re (finally) learning and starting … Read more

From the Fall 2023 Issue

The Significance of Cybersecurity Education in the Era of Digital Innovation

Author(s):

Michelle Moore, Ph.D., Academic Director and Professor, University of San Diego

The Significance of Cybersecurity Education

Tech experts must be tireless in providing top-tier protection against evolving cybercrimes. In many cases, cybercriminals have the means to morph their attacks and evade detection, creating a moving target. The best defense? A well-educated workforce. The impacts of cyber attacks are vast, and consequences of the crimes run the gamut across industries, impacting life … Read more